Tag: Sam Bates

WANGARATTA JAZZ 2011

THE DRUM ON NATIONAL JAZZ AWARDS FINALISTS

Duties related to a certain annual report have delayed this post, but if you haven’t heard the latest on the national jazz awards at this year’s Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues then read on. Ten drummers will perform in competition during the festival, which runs from Friday, October 28 to Monday, October 31 October, competing for a first prize of $8000 and a studio … Continue reading THE DRUM ON NATIONAL JAZZ AWARDS FINALISTS

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STONNINGTON JAZZ 2010

STONNINGTON JAZZ 2010 — DAY 9

ZAC HURREN TRIO at Chapel Off Chapel Hurren, Anning and Bates It would have been a great way to end a festival, but on Friday night there was still one night to go. I chose to break the rule about not switching gigs midstream. Usually it’s hard to acclimatise to a change of venue and leaving in a rush to catch another band can be … Continue reading STONNINGTON JAZZ 2010 — DAY 9

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