MUSICIANS WHO MOVE

Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival, November 1-4, 2013 This preview covers a lot of ground, with the aim of letting people know what is on offer. The joy of a festival such as Wangaratta is that patrons can take risks and dip into unfamiliar territory. JAZZ PROGRAM PREVIEW Music moves us, musicians move us and musicians move. So many times when we read the biographies … Continue reading MUSICIANS WHO MOVE

SINKING INTO THE SAXOPHONY

MINI REVIEW Melbourne International Jazz Festival Club Sessions at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club: 10.30pm Monday 3 June 2013 — David Ades & Friends 8pm Tuesday 4 June 2013 — Open Loose 10.30pm Tuesday 4 June 2013 — Snarky Puppy On 26 August last year, musicians gathered at Uptown Jazz Cafe in a benefit concert for saxophonist David Ades, who was in Germany receiving treatment for … Continue reading SINKING INTO THE SAXOPHONY

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY — DON’T GO HOME WITHOUT IT

It’s all happening in Melbs tonight, so whatever you do, don’t go home before catching some live music. To make it easy to choose, here’s some of the gigs on offer: Collider CD launch of Words at Uptown Jazz Cafe, Friday 1 March, 2013 at 8.30pm Kynan Robinson trombone, Adam Simmons tenor sax, Andrea Keeble violin, Jason Bunn viola, Ronny Ferella drums, Anita Hustas double … Continue reading LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY — DON’T GO HOME WITHOUT IT