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magazine - melbourne edition
MISINTERPROTATO
"THE GENTLE WAR" NATIONAL TOUR
Stunning contemporary music trio Misinterprotato will be at Bennetts
Lane Jazz Club on Sunday September 26, from 9.30pm, to launch
their eagerly anticipated 4th album "The Gentle War".
Recorded in the serene surrounds of Tallebudgera and then mixed
in Minneapolis by Brent Sigmeth the resulting album is a bold
step forward for the group, cementing their place as an ensemble
with a truly individual approach to music making, simultaneously
thunderous and hushed, and remarkably compelling.
The Brisbane trio, comprising Sean Foran piano, John Parker drums
and Pat Marchisella acoustic bass, are no strangers to Brisbane
audiences but 2010 sees the group really begin to take off. Already
they've completed a tour of the UK, collaborative projects with
classical group Topology and dance company Expressions and will
tour this new album around Australia before heading to South America
in September for performances.
Their latest release "The Gentle War" features their
distinctive mix of dense rhythmic interactions and gentle melodic
statements. The shape-shifting grooves of Tailgater and Cute are
relentless while the meditative Blues for the Space and Interlude
bring out some truly beautiful melodic statements. The resulting
album is finely focused, intimate, and always daring.
They tour the album with support from the Sound Travellers program
with performances in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide,
Townsville, Wollongong, and the Gold Coast.
"...an absorbing performance from a band with an intriguingly
original approach to music-making". - The Vortex London Live
Review
"...part of the new wave of piano trios, citing influences
such as EST, The Necks and Radiohead. Emphasizing an ensemble
approach, they are more than comfortable cranking up the volume,
generating mesmeric and fluid runs, working in tight with each
other". - Live Review, Wangaratta Jazz Festival - The Age
For a free download from the album visit www.misinterprotato.com
Tickets from www.mjc..org.au
or phone (03) 9663 2856.
CARL RISELEY HEADLINES JAZZ ON THE MURRAY
In only its second year, the Jazz On The Murray Festival has
secured Australia's young king of swing Carl Riseley as its headline
act. Jazz On The Murray is a blend of the best in traditional
and contemporary jazz, taking advantage of 3 performance venues
to present a range of music.
Respected throughout the music industry for sticking to his guns
during his time on Australian Idol by staying true to his original
big-band style, persistence has paid off for 'Swing King' Carl
Riseley. 2008 saw the release of Carl's debut album The Rise and
in 2009 came The Stillest Hour, as well as some exciting live
performances and plenty of that characteristic swing style. Hailed
as the next Harry Connick Jnr, there is no argument that the future
is bright for this young and incredibly talented musician.
"Scoring Carl is a great coup for Jazz On The Murray",
comments Marketing & Entertainment Coordinator Matt Hustwaite,
"to have someone the calibre and popularity of Carl to play
at our fledging festival is a win for both the festival itself
and more importantly, the music lovers who will get to enjoy this
talented and charismatic performer."
Other acts featuring at the festival include traditional favourites
Moonee Valley Jazz Band and Maryborough Traditional Jazz Ensemble
and contemporary stands outs Glenn Heath and the Deep Blue Sea
and The Charlotte Jane Band. "We couldn't run a festival
without the traditional favourites and we're very fortunate to
have so many great traditional bands available for us to use"
says Mr Hustwaite.
Highlights of the festival will include the "Jazz In Prayer"
service on Sunday morning featuring Double A, and Moonee Valley
Jazz Bands famed "Second Line" Parade on Saturday evening
and of course all the wonderful music and dancing on cluBarham's
magnificent dance floor.
Jazz On The Murray runs from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th September
and registration is $25 for the weekend or $10 for a day pass.
MILDURA JAZZ FOOD & WINE FEST
The Mildura Jazz, Food and Wine Festival is a well established
event that has attracted many locals and visitors to the Mildura
district over the past thirty years. The Festival takes place
as an annual Spring-time event, presenting four days of round
the clock jazz entertainment in popular clubs, wineries, cafes,
restaurants and churches, as well as street side and riverside
venues, utilising unique Murray River settings and all events
showcasing regional food and wine.
The Festival, held from October 29 to November 1, combines Traditional
Jazz and Swing with more contemporary and quirky sounds and caters
to hardcore jazz enthusiasts and music lovers, not to mention
those who just enjoy sitting back listening to the music, soaking
in the ambiance of one of Mildura's paddle steamers, visiting
riverside wineries and parks and taking in the gourmet food and
locally produced wine. The Festival incorporates ticketed and
free events and provides a non-stop program that caters to the
tastes of all, attracting a growing number of visitors, as well
as local audience members. "We've got a great line up this
year." said Assistant Festival Director Erin Hoye "There
will be some old favourites as well as some fresh new bands."
In 2010 the Festival's major event, the free PRIMED for Jazz Street
Party, to be held on Saturday 30 October, will feature the South
Australian 17 piece Mike Stewart Big Band with Luke Thompson as
well as alfresco dining and two stages providing non-stop entertainment.
"We are so excited to be able to bring a big band to this
year's Festival" said Ms Hoye. "It's going to be hard
to top the Festival's 30th Anniversary last year - but we think
the Mike Stewart Big Band is just the thing to maintain the momentum
the Mildura Jazz Food and Wine Festival has been building over
the past few years."
The Festival is also thrilled to be welcoming Jazz Piano sensation
Pugsley Buzzard to perform on Friday 29 October. "The Joe
Chindamo concert last year was so successful that we just had
to have another piano concert this year." said Ms Hoye "Pugsley
Buzzard has been getting a lot of publicity lately and it is wonderful
that he can perform at our Festival." Pugsley Buzzard, piano
player and singer with a distinctive sound plays funky New Orleans
grooves, barrelhouse blues, Harlem stride and modern stylings
that feature loads of tantalising improvisations. Pugsley's shows
are exciting and captivating; at the centre is his huge mesmerizing
voice and dazzling piano playing delivered with a vaudevillian
nuance and humour.
2010 line up: The Mike Stewart Big Band featuring Luke Thompson,
Pugsley Buzzard, Pippa Wilson Swingtet, Gail Kingston and Hot
Foot Jazz, Maryborough Traditional Jazz Ensemble, Mr Jazz, Hot
Licks Trio and Don Mayne Quartet.
More information at www.artsmildura.com.au
or phone (03) 5021 5100.
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