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April 15, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Rodger Fox Presents… “Charlie Parker with Strings” featuring Dick Oatts
Rodger Fox Presents… “Charlie Parker with Strings” featuring Dick Oatts Memorial Theatre, Victoria University Monday, April 15 Dick Oatts is a respected educator and player from America. An alto specialist, who in 1977 was shoulder-tapped to join the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. He’s also toured or recorded with the likes of Sarah Vaughan, Joe Henderson, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Lovano and Mel Tormé. Here in tribute […]Archive
April 13, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 317
Miles Davis, Ascenseur pour l’echafaud (Lift to the scaffold) (1958) When I got hooked on Miles Davis – really hooked! – it was the years of $10 bargain CDs. And this was really a bargain! So you’d grab four or five at a time, and sometimes I’d get four or five Miles Davis CDs in one go, live albums, compilations, […]Archive
April 10, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Alicia Olatuja: Intuition – Songs From The Minds of Women
Alicia Olatuja Intuition: Songs From The Minds of Women Resilience Music Alicia Olatuja is a classically trained singer who shot to fame as the soloist in a gospel choir that served at Barack Obama’s second inauguration ceremony. Such backstories are the stuff of fantasy, and the can come close to triviliasing the talents – suggesting it was luck and whim, as if […]Archive
March 28, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 161 – Graham Reid
Welcome to episode 161 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify– follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library. Here’s a conversation I recorded back at […]Archive
March 27, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Preview: Rodger Fox presents… “Charlie Parker with Strings featuring Dick Oatts”
One of my favourite albums is Charlie Parker with Strings – what a lush and wonderful thing that is. The tireless Rodger Fox is bringing that to life, with touring American saxophonist Dick Oatts (he of stints with Eddie Gomez, Thad Jones & Mel Lewis among many others) joining a local rhythm section, string quartet and two […]Archive
March 24, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Liran Donin’s 1000 Boats: 8 Songs
Liran Donin’s 1000 Boats 8 Songs Cavalo Records Led Bib, one of the great modern jazz groups, has many reasons to be celebrated. Cutting edge music that nods to the tradition without being mired in it. Their bassist, Liran Donin, strikes out now with his own group, and his own compositions. 8 Songs is a stunning set of jazz pieces featuring Donin’s compositional and playing chops […]Archive
March 19, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 326
The Incredible Jimmy Smith Featuring Kenny Burrell and Grady Tate, Organ Grinder Swing (1965) This was a no-brainer for me. For not only am I a huge Jimmy Smith fan, I’m into Kenny Burrell and Grady Tate too. In fact it’s the idea of this combo that sells me, particularly. And if anything I’m particularly focused on Grady Tate right now – such a great touch, […]Archive
March 9, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Bobo Stenson Trio: Contra La Indecis¡on
Bobo Stenson Trio Contra La Indecis¡on ECM I’ve been listening to this album for some time now – this review is super late, the album’s been out over a year now, but I’m placing it here for those that may wish to find it, either because you’ve heard the album and loved it and want to hear someone’s take on it […]Archive
March 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Wellington Jazz Festival: 2019 Headliners Announced
The Wellington Jazz Festival usually pulls together a great line-up, we’re talking over 100 gigs in just a few days. A real showcase for local talent – and of course some international headliners. The full reveal is a week or so away – but the international headliners have been confirmed. And it’s one of the best […]Archive
March 4, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Anita Schwabe: Eat Your Greens
Anita Schwabe Eat Your Greens Rattle I wanted to say something like this is a bunch of old-school jazz-heads playing old school jazz ‘heads’ for old schooled jazzheads – and leave it at that. The assignment ticked off. This is good! And jazz fans should check it. Job done. By all the players. And a rewarding listen.Archive
March 2, 2019 by Simon Sweetman