It’s an exciting time for Sydney saxophonist Joel Sena. From early exposure to jazz and blues through school to completing his studies in a Bachelor of Music, Joel is about to launch his debut self-titled EP with host of musical talent to accompany him. Lucky for us, Joel took some time out of his world […]
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That Red Head by Lozz Benson Live at Foundry 616
Reviewed by Hannah Heseding As a part of the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival, the Sydney-based Lozz Benson and her band performed at Foundry 616 on the 8 November and managed to transform this rainy evening into an awesome experience for both the audience and the band itself, taking us through a journey of rockabilly, country […]
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Chasing The Moon – A Sydney Gipsy Jazz Band
Sydney gypsy jazz band, Chasing the Moon plays the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with an energy and commitment that’s reminiscent of the great jazz of days gone by. The exuberant and romantic sounds of jazz manouche are blended with classic American swing and south of the border Latin to create an engaging and […]
Jazz Record Fair @ Foundry 616
As part of the Festival Fair Day on the last day of the Sydney Women’s International Jazz Festival, Foundry 616 (at 616 Harris St Ultimo) will host a Jazz Record Fair from midday to 4pm. The Fair coincides with some great free music on the nearby Goodsline which will see a roving group of musicians, […]
Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival Returns
Building on the outstanding success of the 2015 event, this year’s Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival presents a remarkably diverse roster of established stars on the international jazz scene alongside a lineup of exceptionally talented local artists in a dynamic program of ticketed and free events. The festival was created in 2012 with support of […]
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Global Rhythms Q & A with MC Stéphanie Denizard
Interview by: Sirine Demachkie Winter is finally on it’s way out, it’s time to come out of hibernation and what better way to reign in the warm weather this September than to soak up; beautiful world music, international food, family-filled activities and so much more at the 2016 Global Rhythms Music Festival as part of […]
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Short Music Courses at The Con
Ever wished it was your music we played at our station, but you never quite figured out how to master the Saxaphone? The Sydney Conservatorium of Music can help you learn to rock out on that instrument you’ve always-wanted-to-learn-but-never-had-the-time! Short music courses at The Con kick off again on 10 October. With over 30 courses […]
2016 Freedman Fellow Announced
Shimmering drum performance claims Australia’s most lucrative jazz prize Drummer and composer James McLean has taken out Australia’s most lucrative jazz prize when he was last night named the 2016 Freedman Jazz Fellow. McLean succeed in claiming the $20,000 cash prize against pianists Joseph O’Connor and Luke Sweeting following an epic play off at Freedman […]
Wolfgang Muthspiel Trio
Critically acclaimed in The New Yorker as “a shining light of the contemporary jazz-guitar generation,” Wolfgang Muthspiel is known worldwide for his daring musicality and dazzling technique. “Muthspiel combines a flawless technique honed by classical training with a restless musical imagination as likely to derive inspiration from Bach as from the blues or the Beatles” […]
Vince Jones and the Astral Orchestra
When The Beatles moved to psychedelic rock and Bob Dylan went electric, Van Morrison hired New York’s finest jazz musicians and recorded two of the most classic albums of that golden era – Astral Weeks and Moondance. Both of these albums had an enormous impact on musicians and singers around the world, and Vince Jones […]
Straight No Chaser Coming To Australia!
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsc – and they’re coming to Australia this July! As original member Randy […]
Kurt Elling interview
Critically hailed as the greatest jazz vocalist and vocalese exponent of his time. Kurt Elling chats with Phillip James, Jammin’ Monday presenter about his influences, his latest venture (a first recording with Branford Marsalis), and what to expect from his forthcoming show at The City Recital Hall in Sydney. […]