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ARTICLES, JAZZ FESTIVALS, STONNINGTON JAZZ 2014

CHANTAL FIRES A CANNONBALL INTO A TOUGH CROWD

REVIEW: David Rex Quartet / Cannonball, Chapel Off Chapel, Tuesday 20 May, 8pm for Stonnington Jazz Vocalist, DJ and PBS broadcaster Chelsea Wilson introduced this two-set gig with lively enthusiasm, and there was every reason to look forward to what was in store from the brothers Rex. Alto saxophonist David, described by expatriate New York pianist composer Barney McAll as “the finest alto saxophonist in … Continue reading CHANTAL FIRES A CANNONBALL INTO A TOUGH CROWD

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ARTICLES, JAZZ FESTIVALS, STONNINGTON JAZZ 2014

WELL MAY CHARLES MINGUS SAY AMEN TO THAT

REVIEW: Mingus Amongst Us, Chapel Off Chapel, Monday 19 May, 8pm for Stonnington Jazz Possibly it’s a little flippant to ask this, but how many flautists does it take to unhinge a trumpet player? The answer, it seems, is three. So, in the second — and spectacular — set invoking the spirit of Charles Mingus, three of the nonet’s reeds players put down their saxes … Continue reading WELL MAY CHARLES MINGUS SAY AMEN TO THAT

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