8 weeks till Wangaratta Jazz & Blues [Advertorial]

In its new direction, the Festival is proud to bring jazz and blues back to Wangaratta, keeping the rich 34 year history alive.

Nick Mulder: ‘I’ve absolutely loved co-leading the Mulder/Pulford nonet’

“We decided to record this performance because we felt it was a good time to document the work we’ve done so far, and also because the musicians are so good. We’ve been very lucky in Melbourne to have worked with great players; it’s a great privilege to have your music played by such fantastic musicians”.

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues – souvenir postcards

extempore and the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues have collaborated with National Jazz Award winners from every year of the festival since it began. The result is this eclectic set of souvenir postcards from some of our most creative musicians.

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.

Review: Brood Groove (Christopher Young Quartet)

I snuck this CD on one night when friends were sitting in the backyard. No fanfare, no announcement. I was curious to see what effect, if any, the music might have on the listeners, a couple of friends with great ears and a love of fine music.