magazine - melbourne edition

EXPERIENCE DEVONPORT JAZZ

Devonport Jazz is the premier winter event in Tasmania. The four day festival from July 23 to 26 celebrates the rich diversity of Jazz through music, art and dance in a range of cosy venues throughout Devonport and surrounds.
This year marks the eighth Devonport Jazz weekend and each year the festival offers an exciting range of events to experience. From theatre concerts and tribute shows to dinners and dances, there are plenty of opportunities to kick back and relax or kick up your heels.
With over 35 concerts to choose from, you are sure to find a concert to suit. The best of Tasmanian artists will be supported by headline acts from across Australia presenting swing, traditional jazz, modern, blues, contemporary, funk and Latin.
The last weekend in July is a great time to get away for a warm winter weekend, enjoy Tasmania's fine food and wine and hear some hot Jazz.
For further information check the full program at the Festival's website www.devonportjazz.com or by calling the Devonport Entertainment Centre on (03) 6420 2900.

BURROWS AT
JAZZ IN THE PINES

Norfolk's whispering pines will echo to the brassy tones of Living National Treasure Don Burrows when the island's eighth annual Jazz in The Pines Festival takes place December 7-11 this year.
Set amongst spectacular island scenery, the fingers-snapping, feel-good week of swing, funk and blues will also see Melbourne group the Syncopators deliver the class that won them this year's classic jazz award at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
Also performing will be former Norfolk Islander Rick Robertson and the Eon Beats with sassy vocalist Evelyn Duprai and the Kevin Hunt Trio with crooner Johnny Nicol, giving the line-up the pick of Australia's East Coast jazz and blues talent. An added bonus will see a "Stop, Look and Listen" exhibition of photographs taken by the multi-talented Mr Burrows AO, MBE over a lifetime of travel and jazz playing.
"Jazz fans have been coming to Norfolk Island for the past seven years to enjoy this world-class music festival, and they could not be picking a better time to be here with an outstanding festival line-up and great holiday deals on offer," said
Norfolk Island Tourism General Manager Terry Watson. "Our famous pine trees and Kingston's Georgian architecture provide a wonderful setting for musical events, and jazz lovers can look forward to mixing world-standard entertainment with a range of fun activities on our small slice of Pacific paradise."
Don't forget to mention JazzScene when you make your booking and receive a "Free Souvenir Pack" valued at $100 per couple! Go to www.travelcentre.nf/jazz_festival.htm

WEST END COMPOSERS & TRIO APOPLECTIC NATIONAL TOUR

This July, experience two of Australia's leading contemporary jazz ensembles as they embark on national tours proudly supported by Sound Travellers.
West End Composers Collective began in 2003 as a monthly gathering of Brisbane's creative improvising musicians, composers and arrangers to workshop original compositions. Since then, this ten piece ensemble has formed into one of the most exciting representations of Brisbane's finest jazz musicians presenting rich and harmonic contemporary Australian jazz. Since their inception, the Collective have performed at a multitude of iconic venues and jazz festivals. Saxophonist Rafael Karlen's title track from their recent release Driving Hat was a finalist in the 2009 Bell Awards for the Best Australian Jazz Song of the year.
Don't miss the chance to experience the sound of this incredible ensemble up close. Brisbane (July 9 - Jazzworx), Cairns (July 10 - Tanks Arts Centre), Sydney (July 11 - SIMA), Melbourne (July 12 - Bennett's Lane), Adelaide (July 14 - The Promethean), Canberra (July 15 - Folkus), Brisbane (18 July - Brisbane Jazz Club).
Following the release of their second album, Trio Apoplectic are proving they are a force to be reckoned with on the Australian jazz scene. Featuring Alex Masso (drums), Abel Cross (bass) and Dave Jackson (saxophone), the trio met in 2003 while studying at The Sydney Conservatorium with numerous tours and two critically acclaimed albums to follow ("Trio Apoplectic" - JazzGroove 2007 and "Sofia" - Rufus Records 2009). Intuitively the trio can swing lightly, blithely but with a mounting intensity that can create fields of beauty. Dave Jackson's saxophone can embrace you, haunt you or rock you to your core. Trio Apoplectic play pure melodies with interactive improvisation, evoking the effortless lyricism of West Coast cool school and the freedom of post-Ornette Coleman jazz. Their fans include International Festival Directors, music critics and audiences alike. Start now with these brilliant musicians and see where it takes you. Canberra (15 July - Hippo Bar), Melbourne (19 July - Bennett's Lane), Adelaide (20 July - The Wheatsheaf), Perth (22 July - Ellington Jazz Club), Darwin (24 July - Browns Mart), Sydney (28 July - Jazzgroove).
Now in its second year, Sound Travellers supports the promotion and national touring of sound art/electronica, improvised jazz and contemporary classical music. Initiated by the Australia Council Music Board, Sound Travellers is produced in association with Performing Lines and Ceres Solutions. The third grant round for Sound Travellers is open now. For venue details and more information about the Sound Travellers program please visit www.soundtravellers.com.au

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