Friday video: Nichaud Fitzgibbon’s TV debut with a cast of young luminaries

Nichaud Fitzgibbon’s debut television performance in 1983, in which she sings Cole Porter’s ‘Love For Sale’ with a group of young blokes who would soon become Australian Jazz luminaries.

JRMA Fundraiser – July 12

The Jann Rutherford Memorial Award was founded in 2005 to assist in the professional development of an outstanding young female jazz musician. The Award is named in honour of the late jazz pianist Jann Rutherford, and is funded by private donations.

Showa44 at the Wollongong Conservatorium, 9th of September, 2011

An improvisation by Simon Barker on drums and Carl Dewhurst on guitar

Peter Knight – fish sing of poetry

“Al got up from the drum kit and began reading from a book of poetry which he then set fire to. He kept reading until it had to be extinguished… I was struck by the poetry as well as the flames…”

Musicians: 17 June deadline for Tokyo Jazz / Australian Jazz Journey

In 2012, the Australian musician(s) selected to participate at Tokyo Jazz will be decided through an open call. Deadline: Sunday 17 June!

Friday Video: Andrea Keller Quartet with Bernie McGann @ Uptown

With both Bernie McGann and Andrea Keller playing tonight at separate gigs, as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, this seemed like a good video to share on a Friday!