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February 3, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Peter Erskine & The Dr. Um Band: On Call 

Peter Erskine & The Dr. Um Band On Call Fuzzy Music LLC Master drummer Peter Erskine – always with the measure of taste whether playing small combo, big band or break-neck fusion – here serves up a double-disc of delights; the first disc is a studio set of brand new tunes, the second is a live workout of Dr. […]

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June 10, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: John Beasley’s MONK’estra (June 9, Wgtn)

John Beasley’s MONK’estra Opera House, Wellington (8pm) Saturday, June 9 John Beasley’s MONK’estra is a big band dedicated to playing the music of pianist/composer Thelonious Monk and for this performance the core of the America group was augmented by some local players including Rodger Fox and members from his jazz orchestra.