THE PEOPLE WHO MADE BENNETTS LANE WORK

Some time this year, after what is sure to be one hell of a party, Melbourne will lose the venue which has been at the heart of improvised music in the city for many years. Who knows what will spring up in the way of alternatives to the iconic Bennetts Lane, but as jazz in this city moves on, Ausjazz has asked the people who worked there … Continue reading THE PEOPLE WHO MADE BENNETTS LANE WORK

THE PEOPLE WHO MADE BENNETTS LANE WORK

Some time this year, after what is sure to be one hell of a party, Melbourne will lose the venue which has been at the heart of improvised music in the city for many years. Who knows what will spring up in the way of alternatives to the iconic Bennetts Lane, but as jazz in this city moves on, Ausjazz has asked the people who worked there … Continue reading THE PEOPLE WHO MADE BENNETTS LANE WORK

NOT ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT

GIG: Russell Holmes Trio, Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne, October 16, 2012, presented by Melbourne Jazz Cooperative It’s not news that, when it comes to improvised music, good things happen in Perth. Lots of names come to mind, including the WA Academy of Performing Arts, Johannes Luebbers and Jamie Oehlers. A week ago, exciting young pianist Tal Cohen was at Bennetts Lane with fellow Perth … Continue reading NOT ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT