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HORN PLAYERS IN MELBS ONSLAUGHT ON MISOGYNY

GIG PREVIEWS: Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival, Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, December 11 and 16, 9pm Sydney launched the Australian jazz community’s attack on misogyny after Julia Gillard’s famous speech, but before Melbs took up the baton this year, but the balance is now being redressed in an onslaught helped along by three women trumpet players. I say “Yay!” to that. The Melbourne Women’s International … Continue reading HORN PLAYERS IN MELBS ONSLAUGHT ON MISOGYNY

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MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVALS 2009 & 2010

MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 9

CLOSING NIGHT AT BAR 303 IN NORTHCOTE It was a hectic day as the two festivals crossed swords for our custom. So with the sounds of the Big Jam ringing in my ears, and after literary delights at the extempore launch, and after the Paul Grabowsky Sextet at Bennetts Lane (phew!) it was time to see off the fringe festival in the best way possible … Continue reading MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 9

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MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVALS 2009 & 2010

MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 1

APRA COMMISSION CONCERT Commission Winner Gian Slater: Gone, Without Saying Gian Slater and her singers What a great start to the MIJFF for 2010! Sonja Horbelt praised the work of the committee and the support of sponsors, including APRA, Victoria University and Miriam Zolin’s journal extempore, which is about to launch its fourth edition and is a must-have for serious lovers of improvised music and … Continue reading MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 1

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