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2013 Art Music Awards 27 Aug 2013 | 05:35 am
This year's Art Music Awards have been announced at an event held at NIDA's Parade Theatre in Sydney, hosted by James Morrison. The annual awards are presented by the Australian Music Centre and APRA...
'Smile' The Idea of North 22 Aug 2013 | 10:09 am
Formed 20yrs ago this year, The Idea of North have released a new album of a cappella. The Idea of North Sally Cameron; soprano Naomi Crellin; alto Nick Begbie; tenor Andrew Piper; bass CD: Smile (...
Farewell Marian McPartland 22 Aug 2013 | 07:59 am
Marian McPartland, jazz pianist and host of NPR's 'Piano Jazz' interview series has died in New York at the age of 95. British born Margaret Marian Turner moved to the US in the 1940s after marrying ...
Cedar Walton 1934-2013 20 Aug 2013 | 04:36 am
Jazz pianist Cedar Walton, one of the leading figures in the post-bop era, has died in Brooklyn at the age of 79. Walton, originally from Texas, moved to New York in his early 20s. After a brief mil...
'Duende' Resurgence 16 Aug 2013 | 08:36 am
The Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band have released another album... this one with vocalist Briana Cowlishaw. In the band Mark Isaacs; piano James Muller; electric and acoustic guitar Matt Keegan; tenor s...
2013 Noosa Jazz Festival giveaway 9 Aug 2013 | 09:52 am
We've got a special package up for grabs that includes VIP tickets, a Noosa River cruise and seats at the 'Tasting on Hastings' event. Taking place on the last weekend in August, the 2013 Noosa Jazz ...
'Oneirology' Compass Quartet 9 Aug 2013 | 08:57 am
The 2nd release from this saxophone quartet... now featuring the addition of Jackson Harrison on piano. The album focuses around the 'Oneirology Suite', composed by Jeremy Rose, and inspired by the C...
2013 Freedman announcement 6 Aug 2013 | 06:12 am
Pianist Marc Hannaford has been awarded the 2013 Freedman Jazz Fellowship following a performance at the Sydney Opera House. More news here. Marc performed alongside fellow finalists Jeremy Rose (sax...
'Uberjam Deux' John Scofield 2 Aug 2013 | 06:05 am
Another instalment from Scofield's Uberjam band provides the platform for, well... lots of jamming. Tracks on the album 1. 'Camelus' 2. 'Boogie Stupid' 3. 'Endless Summer' 4. 'Dub Dub' 5. 'Cracked I...
'The Bespoke Man's Narrative' Aaron Diehl 25 Jul 2013 | 11:30 am
Young gun pianist Aaron Diehl's new release, which came about after winning the 2011 Cole Porter Fellowship. Tracks on the album 1. 'Prologue' 2. 'Generosity' 3. 'Blue Nude' 4. 'Moonlight in Vermont...
