CD REVIEW 3.5 stars AS composer, arranger, producer and bandleader, Isaacs is considered and meticulous, which is a good description of this studio album. Compared with the previous, more visceral live album, Tell It Like It Is, which comes as a bonus DVD in this release, Aurora has a decorative, almost embroidered feel that reflects Isaacs’ nurture. He has James Muller play electric and acoustic … Continue reading AURORA — MARK ISAACS RESURGENCE BAND
(ABC Jazz) AT Wangaratta Festival of Jazz in 2007, when this band played You Never Forget Love, it was as if Isaacs felt every nuance and played it, James Muller’s guitar avoided maudlin and Matt Keegan’s sax conveyed tenderness and acceptance of loss. This was love departed, but lingering. Now Isaacs on piano, Muller, Keegan, Brett Hirst on bass and Tim Firth on drums — … Continue reading Tell It Like It Is — Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band
Here are a few images from the Bennetts Lane launch of Tell It Like It Is by the Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band. It has been described glowingly as a “grouse” gig. There will be more details about the gig in this space soon, including news of Isaacs’ new red shoes. I am posting this now so that the order of blog posts reflects the order … Continue reading Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band — CD Launch
