2024 Sydney Con Jazz Festival lineup announced
Sax star Remy La Boeuf, Katie Noonan, Brekky Boy and a slew of Australian jazz legends grace the program of the one-day festival.
Sax star Remy La Boeuf, Katie Noonan, Brekky Boy and a slew of Australian jazz legends grace the program of the one-day festival.
Cameron Lam’s Australian Art Music monthly playlist explores a fresh crop of new and recent releases across Classical, Jazz and Sound Art.
Time and tides are explored and celebrated in SIMA's adventurous Jazz: NOW summer festival.
William Barton wins two awards from three nominations, Joseph Tawadros wins for the third year in a row, while Carl Vine and the Australian Chamber Orchestra also emerge victorious.
Finnish composer and harpist Iro Haarla and Australian double bassist Jonathan Zwartz collaborate on Suite Suomi – a group work that will premiere at SIMA’s Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival.
Sydney-based trumpeter and composer, Tom Avgenicos, has won this year's Jazz Fellowship, which he will use to develop his collaborative practice and work on an environmental project.
Warm up this winter with Limelight's hottest picks for NSW's newest music festival.
An impressive performance by the newly christened quartet This World confirms its standing as an all-star contemporary jazz band.
The very best of Australian jazz was on show for special performances at a unique venue.
The new four-day festival will feature artists including the Hilary Geddes Quartet, the Phil Slater Quintet, Hekka and others.
December’s playlist is entirely constructed from 2021 releases. It’s been a great chance to look through what’s been happening through an intense and stressful year – and the amazing work our composers and performers have done.
From the long-awaited recording of Jessica Wells’ The Night Parrot to Nardi Simpson’s Of Star and Birds, Cameron Lam catches up on a bumper few months of album releases in his latest playlist.
Simon Tedeschi has become something of a household name here in Australia. Known for thinking outside the classical box, he’s shown himself to be an artist of expert ability with some impressively diverse tastes. He collaborated with Australian jazz great James Morrison on his previous album with ABC Classics, Gershwin: Take Two, and this, his most recent release on the label continues his foray into the world of jazz. This compilation of local piano music has been chosen specially by Tedeschi, in what he calls a musical “self-portrait”. There’s something refreshing about the collection – it’s the perfect soundtrack for a lazy afternoon. You’ll find it has a soothing warmness, and at times an irresistible groove that instills it with a playful energy. Tedeschi’s performance is nuanced and sensitive, and perfectly suits the demands of the piano writing. The disc opens with a Barcarolle by pianist-composer Mark Isaacs, whose music adds a calming touch to the album. He has five miniatures peppered throughout the collection, including the title track, Tender Earth – a stunningly gentle soliloquy brought to life through Tedeschi’s thoughtful approach and delicate touch. Mike Nock’s music offers some welcome contrasts. The cutely named… Continue reading Get unlimited digital…