GIG: WPAC theatre, 8:30pm, October 30 Sara Serpa vocals/compositions, Andre Matos guitar, Aaron Choulai piano, Sugawa Takashi bass, Tanaka Noritaka drums I am not big on vocalists, though I am always open to being persuaded otherwise. My usual, possibly crass, explanation is that vocals can get in the way of the instruments. Sara Serpa was ideal for my education, because she does not regard herself … Continue reading WANGARATTA JAZZ 2010 — SARA SERPA
GIG: WPAC Theatre, 5pm, October 30 Jef Neve piano, Ruben Samama acoustic bass, Teun Verbruggen drums and megaphone This was the only set I heard by this trio with Belgians Neve and Verbruggen and Dutchman Samama, who now resides in New York. They played pieces from their new album, Imaginary Road. From the opener, The Space We Need, a level of barely contained energy was … Continue reading WANGARATTA JAZZ 2010 — JEF NEVE TRIO
GIG: WPAC Memorial Hall, 2:30pm, October 30 Ian Chaplin alto sax, Philip Rex acoustic bass, Simon Barker drums THIS was an opportunity missed. ARIA award-winning saxophonist Ian Chaplin, who does not appear at gigs that often these days, played with Rex and Barker. It promised to be a fiery, full-on outing, but I had decided this was a time to grab some lunch. So I … Continue reading WANGARATTA JAZZ 2010 — IAN CHAPLIN TRIO
