Bowie Unzipped

Jeff Duff’s Bowie songbook is a unique tribute to a legendary performer. Immerse yourself in a powerful performance of the songs that made David Bowie famous and were the soundtrack for our lives. Jeff Duff’s new show Bowie Unzipped has captured the imagination and hearts of fans young and old, right across the country. Come […]

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Album of the Week – ‘The Order of Time’ by Valerie June

“The Order of Time” is a delicately constructed album featuring a series of songs that allude to the sentiment of understanding time, restoration, recovery and forgiveness. It’s beautifully collaborated and shows off Valerie June’s unique Southern and soulful vocal styles as she sings personal and heartfelt songs, ballads and hymns. As June expressed, “understanding the […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Known-Unknown’ by Trichotomy

Track by track review: ‘Five’  is beautifully unpredictable. It welcomes tricky time signatures and dynamic and rhythmic contrasts. Its incorporation of acoustic improvisations against manipulated instruments and electronics are all balanced through elaborate harmonies and melodies. ‘Cells’ tells a story of adventure filled with excitement, tension and hope. Foran and Parker have both studied cinematic […]

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Learn Impro from a Pro – Open Academy at the Con

Dave Pudney is Open Academy at the Con’s tutor for the ensemble class ‘Impro Basics’. We wanted to talk with him a bit more about his journey with Jazz and Impro and what he loves about teaching. You can enrol in the OA classes that start mid July 2017 at:https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/SCIMB  How did you start playing […]

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The Other Woman – The Life and Music of Nina Simone

“It’s hard to imagine anyone doing this better.” John Shand, SMH “The bottom end of Schouw’s contralto was as opulent as some 300 year old cello.” John Shand, SMH 2017 After a recent SOLD OUT show Lisa Schouw and Peter Bailey return to the Camelot Lounge on the 28th and 29th (Sold out!) of June. […]

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Vivid Sydney Presents: The Necks

After being the on-stage engine of Brian Eno’s remarkable Pure Scenius improvised concerts at the first Vivid LIVE in 2009 alongside Underworld’s Karl Hyde, Jon Hopkins and Leo Abrahams, The Necks finally headline their own Vivid LIVE performance. After a national tour with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds this year marks the 30th anniversary […]

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Jeff Lang “Alone in Bad Company” Album Launch

In a career spanning twenty- five years and at least as many recordings, Alone In Bad Company is Jeff Lang’s momentous new album which presents the most organic union of Lang’s talents and influences yet. Released through ABC Music on February 24th this year Alone In Bad Company is filled with exquisitely sung stories and […]

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Sydney Con International Jazz Festival

Boasting world-class performance spaces nestled in the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music throws open its doors to an all-day jazz festival featuring over 100 artists in 26 events over 5 venues. The Sydney Conservatorium International Jazz Festival showcases the crème of the Australian jazz scene in collaborative performances with international artists, […]

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