NTRPDN — THE ANTRIPODEAN COLLECTIVE

CD REVIEW: 3.5 stars TRUMPETER Scott Tinkler irritates when, on this second Collective outing with this line-up, he lapses into familiar patterns that verge on exercises. But he also elevates, inspires awe and is often bloody magnificent. Violinist John Rodgers frequently unifies. On piano Marc Hannaford comforts, excites and makes the fragmentary whole. When Ken Edie‘s drums intervene, it is always apt. Influenced by the … Continue reading NTRPDN — THE ANTRIPODEAN COLLECTIVE

CAUGHT RED-HANDED

ISSUE: The Blogger as Intruder PERFORMANCE: Pin Drop — Premiere season of a work by Tamara Saulwick at Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall Seeing red: The Sony F717 still camera has a Nightshot facility which displays two red spots above the lens. This post is not a review, but an attempt to canvass some issues related to unsolicited blogging and the changing landscape resulting … Continue reading CAUGHT RED-HANDED

GEORGE GARZONE at Bennetts Lane

GIG: August 15, 2010 George Garzone, saxophone Paul Grabowsky, piano Phillip Rex, bass Niko Schauble, drums Garzone, Grabowsky, Rex and Schauble Courtesy of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, tenor saxophonist George Garzone passed through Melbourne, playing three gigs. This was the first. He played at Uptown Jazz Cafe on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, with Craig Simon on drums and Phillip Rex again on … Continue reading GEORGE GARZONE at Bennetts Lane