Month: April 2014

News, Podcasts Posted on

First AustralianJazz.net podcast

The first AustralianJazz.net podcast is now live. In this episode we play music from Nicholas McBride, Julien Wilson, Felucca, Ben Hauptmann and Alex Stuart. Check […] Read More

Album Releases Posted on

Ben Hauptmann on Lekker

When we knew we were going to be talking about Lekker on the AustralianJazz.net podcast, we thought it might be good to ask him a […] Read More

Festivals, News Posted on

Melbourne Improvisers Collective – 29 April

From their newsletter (sign up here… melbimprov.com) Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/597635853653649/?context=create&source=49 Venue: Uptown Jazz Café, Brunswick St, Fitzroy 8pm doors open uptownjazzcafe.com 8.30pm – 11pm music $10 […] Read More

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Stonnington Jazz Festival: 15-25 May 2014

From the website stonningtonjazz.com.au For eleven nights in May, the City of Stonnington will brim with the glorious sounds of Australian jazz. Now in its […] Read More

Album Releases, News Posted on

Release: Place to be (Alex Stuart)

Paris-based Canberra Musician Alex Stuart has released a new CD today through Gaya Music Productions / Abeille Musique Interested in reviewing Place to be for […] Read More

Album Releases, Reviews Posted on

Album review: Lekker (Ben Hauptmann)

‘an ingenious and dramatic ride, a deft examination of the spectrum of Ben Hauptmann’s musical ambition’

News Posted on

Gigs at Foundry616 this week

From the Foundry616 newsletter (sign up here) April 22-27 @ Foundry616: six huge nights of great jazz bands, singers, CD launch and more…! Jazzgroove @ […] Read More

Festivals, News Posted on

Kinetic Jazz Festival starts tonight

The Autumn ’14 Kinetic Jazz Festival starts tonight with Ben Hauptmann’s Wes Montgomery project. Full program below, and check the website for ticketing details and […] Read More

Award finalists, News Posted on

Nominees announced – 2014 Australian Jazz Bells

The 2014 Australian Jazz Bell Awards have announced the nominations across all categories for this year’s awards, with the overall winners to be announced at a ceremony, hosted by Tracey Curro, at the beautiful Regent Theatre Ballroom on Thursday 1 May.