Jazz reviews, interviews and music features.https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/en-AUSat, 26 Sep 2026 09:39:40 GMThttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/justin-gray-and-synthesis-new-horizons-justingraysynthesis-com-01c52e/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/justin-gray-and-synthesis-new-horizons-justingraysynthesis-com-01c52e/Justin Gray and Synthesis - New Horizons (Justingraysynthesis.com) Toronto based artist Justin Gray may not be widely known to Australian audiences but…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-pianist-and-composer-andrea-keller-26-february-2009-044d84/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-pianist-and-composer-andrea-keller-26-february-2009-044d84/Peter Wockner's Q&A with pianist and composer Andrea Keller 26 February 2009 Peter Wockner: The idea of having picked individual collaborators to join…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/matt-baker-s-high-5-06def4/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/matt-baker-s-high-5-06def4/Matt Baker's High 5 Jazz Pianist Matt Baker has traveled far with his career, performing for audiences all round the globe. In fact in July 2003 and…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-vocalist-and-composer-kristin-berardi-24-april-20-0711ac/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-vocalist-and-composer-kristin-berardi-24-april-20-0711ac/Peter Wockner's interview with vocalist and composer Kristin Berardi 24 April 2015 As part of the 2015 Capital Jazz Project, Queensland trio Sean…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/mace-francis-s-high-5-0780ba/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/mace-francis-s-high-5-0780ba/Mace Francis's High 5 Mace Francis is establishing himself as predominant figure and advocate for original Australian big band music. He moved to…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-wangaratta-jazz-festival-artistic-director-adrian-0840f9/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-wangaratta-jazz-festival-artistic-director-adrian-0840f9/Peter Wockner's interview with Wangaratta Jazz Festival Artistic Director Adrian Jackson 29 th May 2007 Peter Wockner: The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/patti-austin-and-james-morrison-ella-and-louis-abc-6483-08c614/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/patti-austin-and-james-morrison-ella-and-louis-abc-6483-08c614/Patti Austin and James Morrison - Ella and Louis (ABC 6483) James Morrison is, by anyone's standards, a virtuoso in the true sense of the word.Besides…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/keir-neuringer-and-matthew-wright-speak-cities-extra-normal-records-xn005-0954bb/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/keir-neuringer-and-matthew-wright-speak-cities-extra-normal-records-xn005-0954bb/Keir Neuringer and Matthew Wright - Speak Cities (Extra Normal Records XN005) If you allow it, sounds like these can expand your horizon, open…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/tim-bruer-s-high-5-0a5a3d/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/tim-bruer-s-high-5-0a5a3d/Tim Bruer's High 5 Tim was born in Adelaide, and after a number of years of classical training, began playing jazz in the late 70's. In 1980 he started…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-pianist-and-composer-mike-nock-25-0a9734/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-pianist-and-composer-mike-nock-25-0a9734/Frank Presley's interview with pianist and composer Mike Nock 25 th July 2004 "The whole humanist tradition has been thrown out, it's all about…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/tal-cohen-gentle-giants-independent-67890-5-0b3853/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/tal-cohen-gentle-giants-independent-67890-5-0b3853/Tal Cohen - Gentle Giants (Independent 67890 5) Following on from his 2015 Freedman Fellowship win in Australia, pianist, composer and arranger Tal…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/mark-harris-s-high-5-0b857c/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/mark-harris-s-high-5-0b857c/Mark Harris's High 5 Mark Harris, Sydney double bass player and composer is truly versatile. After graduating from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-classical-jazz-pianist-composer-mark-isaacs-12-0d8716/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-classical-jazz-pianist-composer-mark-isaacs-12-0d8716/Frank Presley's interview with classical/jazz pianist/composer Mark Isaacs 12 th June 2005 "I think people are less inclined to go out and hear live…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/casey-golden-s-high-5-0de8d5/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/casey-golden-s-high-5-0de8d5/Casey Golden's High 5 Casey Golden is a Sydney-based piano player and composer. He was born into a musical family, and at the age of 17 (2005), won a…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/sharny-russell-comes-a-time-treasure-house-music-10866f/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/sharny-russell-comes-a-time-treasure-house-music-10866f/Sharny Russell - Comes a Time (Treasure House Music) Sharny Russell is sadly under-recorded but she is the real deal. Russell's timbre sits in a lush…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/joel-woolf-s-high-5-141857/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/joel-woolf-s-high-5-141857/Joel Woolf's High 5 Born and raised in Sydney, Joel took up saxophone after high school. In 2002 he moved to Canberra to study at the Australian…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/mark-ginsburg-s-high-5-1460af/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/mark-ginsburg-s-high-5-1460af/Mark Ginsburg's High 5 Mark Ginsburg emerged as a saxophonist of note in Cape Town where he frequently performed at popular jazz venues such as the…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/spike-mason-s-high-5-14f99a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/spike-mason-s-high-5-14f99a/Spike Mason's High 5 Spike Mason is an improvising musicianer who is dedicated to developing the facility that enables him to transfer the musical…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/nicola-milan-s-high-five-1652a9/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/nicola-milan-s-high-five-1652a9/Nicola Milan's High Five Sophisticated, romantic and alluring, Nicola Milan captivates with her unique, silky vocals and relaxing, emotive…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/cam-mcallister-s-high-5-170350/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/cam-mcallister-s-high-5-170350/Cam McAllister's High 5 Trumpet player/composer Cam McAllister has been a regular fixture on the Melbourne jazz scene since 1997. He studied at the…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/briana-cowlishaw-s-high-5-189bab/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/briana-cowlishaw-s-high-5-189bab/Briana Cowlishaw's High 5 Inspired by the sounds of Joni Mitchell, Elis Regina, Esperanza Spalding and Miles Davis, Briana Cowlishaw is quickly being…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/mike-nock-s-high-five-190bd8/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/mike-nock-s-high-five-190bd8/Mike Nock's 'High Five' New Zealand born pianist/composer Mike Nock is one of the acknowledged masters of jazz in Australasia. His reputation rests…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/sandy-evans-and-friends-rock-pool-mirror-tall-poppies-tp-244-1a7594/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/sandy-evans-and-friends-rock-pool-mirror-tall-poppies-tp-244-1a7594/Sandy Evans and Friends - Rock Pool Mirror (Tall Poppies TP 244) Composed and led by saxophonist /composer Sandy Evans (OAM) this album of ambient…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/tom-vincent-blues-in-america-independent-release-tomvincent-com-au-1b17be/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/tom-vincent-blues-in-america-independent-release-tomvincent-com-au-1b17be/Tom Vincent - Blues in America (Independent release - tomvincent.com.au) Tom Vincent is a jazz pianist, arranger and composer based in Hobart and is…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/james-greening-s-high-5-1b4a5b/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/james-greening-s-high-5-1b4a5b/James Greening's High 5 One of Australia's leading jazz trombonists, James Greening has been widely praised for his work with such leading ensembles as…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/todd-hardy-s-high-five-1bbb0d/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/todd-hardy-s-high-five-1bbb0d/Todd Hardy's High Five 1. ROY HARGROVE, MICHAEL BRECKER, HERBIE HANCOCK - University of Southern California, 2001. This was one of those amazing gigs…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/mirrors-louis-stapleton-https-louisstapleton-bandcamp-com-album-mirrors-1d2298/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/mirrors-louis-stapleton-https-louisstapleton-bandcamp-com-album-mirrors-1d2298/Mirrors - Louis Stapleton (https://louisstapleton.bandcamp.com/album/mirrors) Louis Stapleton is an award winning (Sparda Jazz Award,Young Munich Jazz…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-bassist-michael-galeazzi-of-the-java-quartet-24-1e57f5/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-bassist-michael-galeazzi-of-the-java-quartet-24-1e57f5/Frank Presley's interview with bassist Michael Galeazzi of the Java Quartet 24 th July 2005 "If you've got an audience that's with you and watching and…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/juliana-areias-s-high-five-238a5a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/juliana-areias-s-high-five-238a5a/Juliana Areias's High Five Recently compared to renowned contemporary bossa nova singer Bebel Gilberto by Brazil's acclaimed EPOCA Magazine and with…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/james-ryan-s-high-5-24208d/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/james-ryan-s-high-5-24208d/James Ryan's High 5 Originating from Darwin, Australia, James graduated from the Canberra School of Music A.N.U. with a Masters of Music majoring in…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/michael-galeazzi-s-high-5-261929/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/michael-galeazzi-s-high-5-261929/Michael Galeazzi's High 5 ARIA award winning and APRA nominated artist/composer, producer, label owner and session bassist, Michael has nearly two…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/becky-fox-s-high-5-277a80/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/becky-fox-s-high-5-277a80/Becky Fox's High 5 Becky Fox may only be 24 years old, but when she sings it's as if she's channelling the emotion and perception of a whole lifetime.…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/carrie-lakin-s-high-5-290587/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/carrie-lakin-s-high-5-290587/Carrie Lakin's High 5 Carrie Lakin is an enigmatic singer who hails from Sydney's Northern Beaches. A skilled and polished entertainer, Carrie performs…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/steve-barry-s-high-five-2d330a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/steve-barry-s-high-five-2d330a/Steve Barry's High Five Since moving to Sydney from New Zealand in 2009, Steve Barry has quickly made a name for himself as an accomplished pianist,…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/paul-cutlan-s-high-5-2e4c87/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/paul-cutlan-s-high-5-2e4c87/Paul Cutlan's High 5 Paul's career as a versatile multi-instrumentalist spans many different styles encompassing contemporary classical music, world…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/adam-pache-s-high-5-2ede4e/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/adam-pache-s-high-5-2ede4e/Adam Pache's High 5 Adam was first exposed to jazz during his high school years, which led to his studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. During…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-guitarist-james-muller-24-2ff0b8/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-guitarist-james-muller-24-2ff0b8/Frank Presley's interview with guitarist James Muller 24 th April 2005 "The first music I really loved was Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. All that hard…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/tony-barnard-s-high-five-301a6f/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/tony-barnard-s-high-five-301a6f/Tony Barnard's High Five Tony is an Australian guitarist and composer currently living in the UK. Tony made his first recording at age 16 with Don…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/natalie-dietz-s-high-five-3038f8/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/natalie-dietz-s-high-five-3038f8/Natalie Dietz's High Five Jazz vocalist and rising star Natalie Dietz has made an indelible impression on the Australian jazz scene in such a short…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/guy-strazzullo-s-high-five-aka-guy-strazz-31b5f2/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/guy-strazzullo-s-high-five-aka-guy-strazz-31b5f2/Guy Strazzullo's High Five (aka Guy Strazz) Guy is recognized as a distinguished guitar master, composer, and educator. He has performed extensively at…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-saxophonist-and-bandleader-nick-hempton-27-april--335e84/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-saxophonist-and-bandleader-nick-hempton-27-april--335e84/Frank Presley's interview with saxophonist and bandleader Nick Hempton 27 April 2009 Nick was born into a family of classical musicians, and took up…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/carl-dewhurst-s-high-5-33abf7/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/carl-dewhurst-s-high-5-33abf7/Carl Dewhurst's High 5 Carl was born in 1969 and started playing guitar at age nine. He obtained his first electric guitar when 12 years old and…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/ben-hauptmann-s-high-5-3401eb/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/ben-hauptmann-s-high-5-3401eb/Ben Hauptmann's High 5 Ben Hauptmann is nationally recognized jazz guitarist. Winner of the 2010 Freedman Jazz Fellowship and 2nd place winner in the…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/blaine-whittaker-s-high-5-34181e/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/blaine-whittaker-s-high-5-34181e/Blaine Whittaker's High 5 Blaine is undeniably one of the most sought after saxophonists in Australia with his band and as a freelance studio, session…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/daniel-weltlinger-samoreau-a-tribute-to-the-fans-of-django-reinhardt-dmg-rectify-34a615/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/daniel-weltlinger-samoreau-a-tribute-to-the-fans-of-django-reinhardt-dmg-rectify-34a615/Daniel Weltlinger - Samoreau. A Tribute to the fans of Django Reinhardt.(DMG-Rectify Records 8179.2) Sydney born, Berlin based violinist and composer…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/ken-allars-s-high-five-365515/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/ken-allars-s-high-five-365515/Ken Allars's High Five Ken Allars is one of Australia's most in demand young jazz trumpeters, performing regularly throughout Sydney with many of the…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/the-australian-national-jazz-orchestra-child-s-play-54-records-cd-5403-3a61c4/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/the-australian-national-jazz-orchestra-child-s-play-54-records-cd-5403-3a61c4/The Australian National Jazz Orchestra - Child's Play (54 Records, CD 5403) The Australian Jazz Orchestra made its debut performance at the inaugural…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/andrew-robson-s-high-5-3cac8c/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/andrew-robson-s-high-5-3cac8c/Andrew Robson's High 5 " one of the most complete players of the instrument worldwide. Drive, sensuality of tone, elegance and breathtaking technique,…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/bonnie-j-jensen-s-high-5-3f1934/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/bonnie-j-jensen-s-high-5-3f1934/Bonnie J Jensen's High 5 "Australian jazz chanteuse Bonnie J Jensen is one of a covey of new female jazz vocalists bringing a fresh perspective to the…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/simon-tedeschi-s-high-5-3f7d0b/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/simon-tedeschi-s-high-5-3f7d0b/Simon Tedeschi's High 5 " one of the best musicians of his generation worldwide" - Leslie Howard Simon Tedeschi is quite often described by respected…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-pianist-simon-tedeschi-6-june-2008-4003a3/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-pianist-simon-tedeschi-6-june-2008-4003a3/Peter Wockner's interview with pianist Simon Tedeschi 6 June 2008 " one of the best musicians of his generation worldwide" - Leslie Howard Simon…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/keyna-wilkins-s-high-five-442187/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/keyna-wilkins-s-high-five-442187/Keyna Wilkins's High Five Keyna Wilkins is a versatile composer-musician at home in many musical worlds. With international classical training at…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/catherine-hunter-s-high-5-45678d/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/catherine-hunter-s-high-5-45678d/Catherine Hunter's High 5 Catherine Hunter is one of the most captivating voices and performers in Australian jazz today. Her musicality and strong…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/carl-morgan-s-high-5-46ca47/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/carl-morgan-s-high-5-46ca47/Carl Morgan's High 5 Guitarist and composer Carl Morgan has quickly established himself as one of Sydney's top young musicians. A graduate of the…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-south-african-flautist-48656b/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-south-african-flautist-48656b/Peter Wockner's interview with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman August 2011 Musician Wouter Kellerman is widely considered to be South Africa's…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/brendan-berlach-s-high-5-50399e/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/brendan-berlach-s-high-5-50399e/Brendan Berlach's High 5 Brendan got into the saxophone because his Dad had one laying around. Brendan's grandfather, a polish refugee and a great…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/tim-stevens-media-vita-rufus-records-rf128-51f818/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/tim-stevens-media-vita-rufus-records-rf128-51f818/Tim Stevens - Media Vita (Rufus Records RF128) As Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez recently reminded us, playing solo piano is a conversation with…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-saxophonist-composer-paul-cutlan-29-542656/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-saxophonist-composer-paul-cutlan-29-542656/Frank Presley's interview with saxophonist/composer Paul Cutlan 29 th May 2005 "It's the intensity of the words that really gets to me as a musician."…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/virna-sanzone-s-high-5-547b22/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/virna-sanzone-s-high-5-547b22/Virna Sanzone's High 5 Having released her highly acclaimed, debut album in 2005, Virna Sanzone is emerging as one of Australia's finest singers. Born…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/dan-barnett-s-high-594cb8/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/dan-barnett-s-high-594cb8/Dan Barnett's High Dan Barnett was born into music being the son of the Sydney bassist Cliff Barnett. He began his musical life as a trombonist…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/john-harkins-s-high-5-5aa9b2/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/john-harkins-s-high-5-5aa9b2/John Harkins's High 5 American-born and raised, John Harkins, who moved to Sydney in 1994, is one of the most sought after jazz pianists in Australia…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/steve-hunter-s-high-5-5b04be/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/steve-hunter-s-high-5-5b04be/Steve Hunter's High 5 Steve Hunter is a virtuoso electric bassist, bandleader and prolific composer with over one hundred of his compositions released,…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/joshua-redman-and-brad-mehldau-nearness-nonesuch-records-7559-79456-0-5cb229/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/joshua-redman-and-brad-mehldau-nearness-nonesuch-records-7559-79456-0-5cb229/Joshua Redman and Brad Mehldau - Nearness (Nonesuch Records 7559-79456-0 ) Released to coincide with their world tour of 2016 and their performances at…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/paul-williamson-s-high-5-5f6c92/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/paul-williamson-s-high-5-5f6c92/Paul Williamson's High 5 Paul has been steadily building his reputation on the Australian jazz and improvisation scene as an individual voice in…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jan-preston-s-high-5-60d236/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jan-preston-s-high-5-60d236/Jan Preston's High 5 Jan Preston, the knockout boogie woogie pianist with the rich resonant voice, captures audiences with her mastery of boogie woogie…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/jeremy-rose-within-and-without-earshift-music-ear-018-610fca/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/jeremy-rose-within-and-without-earshift-music-ear-018-610fca/Jeremy Rose - Within and Without (Earshift Music EAR 018) One defining characteristic integral to the success of any recording is the cast of players…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/aaron-mccoullough-quartet-provenience-www-aaronmccoullough-com-6426f5/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/aaron-mccoullough-quartet-provenience-www-aaronmccoullough-com-6426f5/Aaron McCoullough Quartet - Provenience (www.aaronmccoullough.com) The focus of Provenience is embedded in a reflection upon and a rediscovery of…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/jack-thorncraft-let-s-think-about-tomorrow-independent-664a01/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/jack-thorncraft-let-s-think-about-tomorrow-independent-664a01/Jack Thorncraft - Let's Think About Tomorrow (Independent) If Thorncraft had chosen to rest on his laurels, his legend would have been sufficient to…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-pianist-arranger-steve-newcomb-1-july-2009-67fe0d/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-pianist-arranger-steve-newcomb-1-july-2009-67fe0d/Peter Wockner's Q&A with pianist/arranger Steve Newcomb 1 July 2009 Founded by trumpeter/composer Laura Kahle and pianist/arranger Steve Newcomb, the…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/nick-parnell-s-high-five-68e86e/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/nick-parnell-s-high-five-68e86e/Nick Parnell's High Five Celebrated as one of the most exciting vibes players in the world today, Nick Parnell makes old music new again, injecting…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/al-davey-s-high-5-698770/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/al-davey-s-high-5-698770/Al Davey's High 5 Al has been a highly regarded professional trumpet player in Sydney for 20 years. Originally from Melbourne with brass band and…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/chris-thile-and-brad-mehldau-chris-thile-and-brad-mehldau-nonesuch-records-2017-6a63cd/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/chris-thile-and-brad-mehldau-chris-thile-and-brad-mehldau-nonesuch-records-2017-6a63cd/Chris Thile and Brad Mehldau - Chris Thile and Brad Mehldau (Nonesuch Records 2017) Chris Thile and Brad Mehldau come from different worlds but the…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-gerard-masters-5-6be008/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-gerard-masters-5-6be008/Frank Presley's interview with Gerard Masters 5 th September 2004 Frank Presley: You moved to Sydney five years ago from New Zealand. Tell us how you…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-guitarist-band-leader-john-hardaker-22-september-2010-707aaa/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-guitarist-band-leader-john-hardaker-22-september-2010-707aaa/Peter Wockner's Q&A with guitarist/band leader John Hardaker 22 September 2010 Peter Wockner: How did the idea of a tribute to Kind of Blue come about…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/sean-coffin-s-high-5-72ca7f/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/sean-coffin-s-high-5-72ca7f/Sean Coffin's High 5 " What's very obvious is that Sean Coffin sounds very comfortable in his own skin these days, and whatever he brought back from…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/lucian-mcguiness-s-high-5-741f66/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/lucian-mcguiness-s-high-5-741f66/Lucian McGuiness's High 5 Lucian McGuiness completed his Bachelor of Music at the Canberra School of Music in 2001 after spending most of his spare…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-pianist-and-composer-stefano-bollani-12-may-2015-74f75a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-pianist-and-composer-stefano-bollani-12-may-2015-74f75a/Peter Wockner's interview with pianist and composer Stefano Bollani 12 May 2015 Peter Wockner: You started playing music at the tender age of six. Do…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/sarah-mccallum-s-high-5-755884/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/sarah-mccallum-s-high-5-755884/Sarah McCallum's High 5 "Miss Little is all about presenting the story of the song, in whatever way that blossoms. Sometimes it's pretty and sometimes…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/harry-mitchell-harrymitchell-net-76e043/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/harry-mitchell-harrymitchell-net-76e043/Harry Mitchell (harrymitchell.net) There are two revelations here for me; Harry Mitchell the jazz pianist and Harry Mitchell the composer. But neither…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-mark-isaacs-5-may-2009-7bc3dd/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-mark-isaacs-5-may-2009-7bc3dd/Peter Wockner's Q&A with Mark Isaacs 5 May 2009 Mark Isaacs is one of Australia's most distinguished musicians in jazz and classical music. He has…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/daniel-weltlinger-s-high-5-7cca6f/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/daniel-weltlinger-s-high-5-7cca6f/Daniel Weltlinger's High 5 Daniel Weltlinger is one of Australia's most unique and original musicians. Born in Sydney in 1977 and of…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/alex-pertout-s-high-5-7f0572/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/alex-pertout-s-high-5-7f0572/Alex Pertout's High 5 Chilean born Alex Pertout has for decades being recognised as one of Australia's leading percussionists and with credits on…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-singer-bandleader-judy-campbell-14-7f9c53/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-singer-bandleader-judy-campbell-14-7f9c53/Frank Presley's interview with singer/bandleader Judy Campbell 14 th Nov 2004 " Personally, everything I do is underpinned by that search for unity and…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jacam-manricks-s-high-5-7f9ec0/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jacam-manricks-s-high-5-7f9ec0/Jacam Manricks's High 5 "A composer beyond the confines of genre perception evocative meditative beautifully contoured An impressive collection of…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/ben-carr-s-high-five-811cb9/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/ben-carr-s-high-five-811cb9/Ben Carr's High Five 1998 - 2000. Studied at the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne. 1999. New Blood, avant garde trio formed and led by Adam…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-interview-with-singer-pianist-and-composer-sarah-mckenzie-29th-sep-81a654/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-interview-with-singer-pianist-and-composer-sarah-mckenzie-29th-sep-81a654/Peter Wockner interview with singer, pianist and composer Sarah McKenzie 29th September 2014 Peter Wockner: Can you mark the moment in time when you…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/daryl-aberhart-s-high-5-832dcd/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/daryl-aberhart-s-high-5-832dcd/Daryl Aberhart's High 5 An accomplished vocalist, keyboard player, composer and arranger, Daryl Aberhart became interested in music from an early age,…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/eamon-dilworth-s-high-5-833d2a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/eamon-dilworth-s-high-5-833d2a/Eamon Dilworth's High 5 Eamon recently completed a Bachelor of Music (Jazz) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and was a 2007 James Morrison…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/peter-farrar-s-high-5-887bfa/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/peter-farrar-s-high-5-887bfa/Peter Farrar's High 5 Peter started playing saxophone at age 10 and has since studied at the Sydney Conservatorium. While at the Conservatorium he…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/will-guthrie-s-high-5-8a0934/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/will-guthrie-s-high-5-8a0934/Will Guthrie's High 5 Born in 1977, Will Guthrie started playing drums at the age of 12. He studied improvisation at the Victorian College of the Arts…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-with-vibraphonist-and-composer-gary-burton-28th-may-2014-8ccdbe/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-with-vibraphonist-and-composer-gary-burton-28th-may-2014-8ccdbe/Peter Wockner with Vibraphonist and Composer Gary Burton 28th May 2014 Peter Wockner: Collaboration is such a common word to describe jazz projects but…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/neilsen-gough-s-high-5-8de839/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/neilsen-gough-s-high-5-8de839/Neilsen Gough's High 5 "No one else in the world can both sing and play trumpet as well as Neilsen" – James Morrison "Neilsen is a truly gifted…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jonathan-zwartz-s-high-5-90b886/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jonathan-zwartz-s-high-5-90b886/Jonathan Zwartz's High 5 Jonathan Zwartz is one of Australia's leading Jazz Musicians. He has played and recorded with many of the most outstanding…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/elizabeth-geyer-s-high-5-90d5ae/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/elizabeth-geyer-s-high-5-90d5ae/Elizabeth Geyer's High 5 Elizabeth Geyer grew up in Adelaide, South Australia. Following a Bachelor of Music Degree (trumpet) she freelanced for many…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/adam-simmons-s-high-5-917371/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/adam-simmons-s-high-5-917371/Adam Simmons's High 5 Adam Simmons - saxophones, flutes, clarinets, shakuhachi, fujara & toys Adam is a composer and sought after woodwind…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/quentin-angus-in-stride-qftf031-92e3aa/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/quentin-angus-in-stride-qftf031-92e3aa/Quentin Angus - In Stride (QFTF031) Keeping 'in stride' on his journey from Eden Valley, South Australia, guitarist/composer Quentin Angus hasn't…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/joseph-tawadros-s-high-5-930562/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/joseph-tawadros-s-high-5-930562/Joseph Tawadros's High 5 Joseph never ceases to amaze and at 26 has established himself as one the world's leading oud performers and composers. A…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/john-hardaker-s-high-5-94917d/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/john-hardaker-s-high-5-94917d/John Hardaker's High 5 Unlike many of my esteemed colleagues on this website, I am not Bachelor of anything – unless it be Bachelor of Playing a…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-saxophonist-and-clarinettist-adrian-cunningham-24-974123/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-saxophonist-and-clarinettist-adrian-cunningham-24-974123/Frank Presley's interview with saxophonist and clarinettist Adrian Cunningham 24 th April 2005 "Writing and performing my own music, that's one of my…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-bassist-abel-cross-30-april-2009-981424/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-bassist-abel-cross-30-april-2009-981424/Frank Presley's interview with bassist Abel Cross 30 April 2009 Frank Presley: You were a 'late bloomer' when it comes to music. What caused the…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/andrew-gander-s-high-five-9b4330/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/andrew-gander-s-high-five-9b4330/Andrew Gander's High Five Andrew Gander is a Sydney based Australian jazz drummer. He has toured, recorded and performed with many local and…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-interview-with-guitarist-and-composer-pat-metheny-10-september-201-9cc696/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-interview-with-guitarist-and-composer-pat-metheny-10-september-201-9cc696/Peter Wockner interview with guitarist and composer Pat Metheny 10 September 2014 Peter Wockner: Your Grammy Award winning album with Charlie Haden…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-pianist-barney-mcall-15-a0ef27/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-pianist-barney-mcall-15-a0ef27/Peter Wockner's interview with pianist Barney McAll 15 th October 2007 Peter Wockner: You're album Mother of Dreams and Secrets [MODAS] came to bear…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/common-quartet-the-hive-www-commonquartet-com-a2c35a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/common-quartet-the-hive-www-commonquartet-com-a2c35a/Common Quartet - The Hive (www.commonquartet.com) Like our own Sandy Evans, the saxophonist and leader of this Brooklyn based quartet Seth Trachy, is a…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/paul-derricott-s-high-5-a595e7/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/paul-derricott-s-high-5-a595e7/Paul Derricott's High 5 "I am interested more and more in new music, and distilling and unifying the purpose and the outcome of any of the music I…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-pianist-composer-sean-wayland-17-a5f079/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-pianist-composer-sean-wayland-17-a5f079/Frank Presley's interview with pianist/composer Sean Wayland 17 th April 2005 Frank Presley: Tell us about how you became involved with music? Sean…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/chris-poulsen-s-high-five-a60562/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/chris-poulsen-s-high-five-a60562/Chris Poulsen's High Five Chris Poulsen is a professional jazz pianist, band-leader and composer. Having played professionally since 1999, he has more…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jane-irving-s-high-5-a6ad09/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jane-irving-s-high-5-a6ad09/Jane Irving's High 5 "Whilst some singers make claim by including evergreens from the Great American Songbook in their repertoire, Irving is a jazz…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/andy-fiddes-s-high-5-a99240/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/andy-fiddes-s-high-5-a99240/Andy Fiddes's High 5 Andy Fiddes grew up in Country NSW amongst a musical family, his father being a nationally recognised composer and pianist and…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/polymorphic-orkestra-confluence-bamboozle-music-012-aaefaa/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/polymorphic-orkestra-confluence-bamboozle-music-012-aaefaa/Polymorphic Orkestra - Confluence (Bamboozle Music 012) Confluence is one of those recordings that has the power to move and entertain on many levels…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-with-saxophonist-and-composer-charles-lloyd-24th-may-2014-ac19e9/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-with-saxophonist-and-composer-charles-lloyd-24th-may-2014-ac19e9/Peter Wockner's with saxophonist and composer Charles Lloyd 24th May 2014 Peter Wockner: You've always had a spiritual connection with music. The…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/jackson-harrison-trio-sintering-hatology-723-aeea2b/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/jackson-harrison-trio-sintering-hatology-723-aeea2b/Jackson Harrison Trio - Sintering (Hatology 723) Following on from the critical acclaim received here, in Europe and the USA of his first album, Land…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/tony-barnard-and-casey-golden-inventions-bsp-3504-afb64a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/tony-barnard-and-casey-golden-inventions-bsp-3504-afb64a/Tony Barnard and Casey Golden - Inventions (BSP 3504) Two generations of the Barnard jazz dynasty have collaborated to create a stunning jewel of a…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/diana-krall-turn-up-the-quiet-decca-verve-5735217-b021fa/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/diana-krall-turn-up-the-quiet-decca-verve-5735217-b021fa/Diana Krall - Turn Up The Quiet (Decca / Verve 5735217) This latest release album from the pianist/singer finds her returning to well-known standards…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/the-microscopic-septet-been-up-so-long-it-looks-like-down-to-me-the-micros-play--b10440/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/the-microscopic-septet-been-up-so-long-it-looks-like-down-to-me-the-micros-play--b10440/The Microscopic Septet - Been Up So Long It Looks Like Down To Me: The Micros Play The Blues (CUNIEFORM RECORDS Rune 425) This latest recording from…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/tim-clarkson-s-high-5-b2d015/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/tim-clarkson-s-high-5-b2d015/Tim Clarkson's High 5 Tim Clarkson began playing jazz at age 15 in rural Queensland. Since moving to Sydney in 1998, he has appeared with a diverse…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/marialy-pacheco-s-high-5-b3ff98/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/marialy-pacheco-s-high-5-b3ff98/Marialy Pacheco's High 5 "Marialy is a rare kind of musician who has a perfect blend of knowledge, touch, tone and freedom in her music. She seamlessly…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/darren-heinrich-s-high-5-b4dc6a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/darren-heinrich-s-high-5-b4dc6a/Darren Heinrich's High 5 Darren Heinrich is a versatile Sydney-based pianist & organist, who holds a 1st class Honours degree in Jazz from the Sydney…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/kim-sanders-high-five-b6ad93/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/kim-sanders-high-five-b6ad93/Kim Sanders' High Five World Music pioneer Kim Sanders has performed/recorded with Gypsy wedding bands in Macedonia, with the Libidorr Jazz Band in…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/sandy-evans-high-five-b8da3e/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/sandy-evans-high-five-b8da3e/Sandy Evans' 'High Five' Sandy Evans is recognised as one of the leading saxophonists (tenor and soprano) and composers in contemporary jazz in…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/arkady-shilkloper-s-high-five-bbc6a4/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/arkady-shilkloper-s-high-five-bbc6a4/Arkady Shilkloper's High Five Moscow-born French horn and alphorn virtuoso Arkady Shilkloper was invited to open this year's Sydney Festival. This is…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/kim-lawson-s-high-five-bfd3c7/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/kim-lawson-s-high-five-bfd3c7/Kim Lawson's High Five Kim Lawson on saxophones, originally hailing from Cairns, is quickly establishing a reputation for his tenacious and inventive…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/stephen-morley-s-high-5-c3be96/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/stephen-morley-s-high-5-c3be96/Stephen Morley's High 5 Growing up in Melbourne, Stephen began playing music at an early age. After studying French horn at high school, he took up…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-saxophinist-matt-keegan-18-c462d3/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-saxophinist-matt-keegan-18-c462d3/Frank Presley's interview with saxophinist Matt Keegan 18 th July 2004 "It wasn't just rock and it's not just Jazz. It never is. It's all just music to…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jeremy-rose-s-high-5-c4a563/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jeremy-rose-s-high-5-c4a563/Jeremy Rose's High 5 Sydney saxophonist and composer Jeremy Rose is one of Australia's leading next generation jazz artists. He completed a Bachelor of…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/andrew-dickeson-s-high-5-c6cb3e/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/andrew-dickeson-s-high-5-c6cb3e/Andrew Dickeson's High 5 Andrew Dickeson was born in Newcastle, Australia in 1969. He grew up in a musical family and studied a number of instruments…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/simon-barker-s-high-5-c97a7a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/simon-barker-s-high-5-c97a7a/Simon Barker's High 5 Simon studied in Australia with John Collins and in New York with John Riley, Keith Copeland and Marvin "Smitty" Smith. Since…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/andrew-butt-trio-blueberry-ash-independent-ca0dba/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/andrew-butt-trio-blueberry-ash-independent-ca0dba/Andrew Butt Trio - Blueberry Ash (Independent) Blueberry Ash is predominantly an album of original compositions by saxophonist Andrew Butt. Pleasingly…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/aaron-michael-s-high-five-cc4fde/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/aaron-michael-s-high-five-cc4fde/Aaron Michael's High Five Stemming from a musical family, Aaron began playing the alto saxophone at an early age and after finishing high school went…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/abel-cross-s-high-5-cd53f2/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/abel-cross-s-high-5-cd53f2/Abel Cross's High 5 Abel has worked as a professional musician, composer, and teacher since graduating from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2007.…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/mississippi-shakedown-high-5-d52960/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/mississippi-shakedown-high-5-d52960/Mississippi Shakedown High 5 Mississippi Shakedown is a 3 piece trio led by slide guitarist Jeff Cripps with influence from America's deep south…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-sandy-evans-26-october-2007-d5e4b3/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/frank-presley-s-interview-with-sandy-evans-26-october-2007-d5e4b3/Frank Presley's interview with Sandy Evans 26 October 2007 '...One thing I'm really interested in is branching out from a jazz foundation...' Listen…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/nick-haywood-trio-many-rivers-jazzhead-232-d61754/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/nick-haywood-trio-many-rivers-jazzhead-232-d61754/Nick Haywood Trio - Many Rivers (JazzHead 232) The art of the piano trio is difficult to master yet three players trying to find a language together…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/nick-maclean-quartet-rites-of-ascension-browntasaurus-ncc-1701k-d7ac3f/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/nick-maclean-quartet-rites-of-ascension-browntasaurus-ncc-1701k-d7ac3f/Nick Maclean Quartet - Rites of Ascension (Browntasaurus NCC-1701K) This twenty-something Toronto based pianist will be largely unknown to Australian…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/bob-barnard-s-high-5-d7e625/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/bob-barnard-s-high-5-d7e625/Bob Barnard's High 5 Bob Barnard reached the landmark age of 75 on 24 November 2008. Bob has been one of this country's quiet achievers. He has been…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/kristin-berardi-s-high-5-dc08ae/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/kristin-berardi-s-high-5-dc08ae/Kristin Berardi's High 5 Vocalist, composer & educator, Kristin Berardi is from Sydney, Australia. Recently she placed 1st in Montreux Jazz Festival's…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/chris-cody-s-high-5-dc760e/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/chris-cody-s-high-5-dc760e/Chris Cody's High 5 Chris Cody began his musical career as a classical pianist in Australia, after being a finalist in the Roger Woodward Piano…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/tom-vincent-s-high-5-dc96d1/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/tom-vincent-s-high-5-dc96d1/Tom Vincent's High 5 Tom Vincent is a leading and dynamic jazz pianist who has been performing for over 20 years. His style is unique and influenced…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/leonie-cohen-s-high-5-dd1785/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/leonie-cohen-s-high-5-dd1785/Leonie Cohen's High 5 Leonie Cohen completed the Jazz Course at Sydney Conservatorium in 1992 and is one of Sydney's foremost jazz pianists and…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/phoebe-day-s-high-five-de2feb/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/phoebe-day-s-high-five-de2feb/Phoebe Day's High Five Smooth and sultry, jazz-infused soul. Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Phoebe is her own flavour of silky smooth soul. With…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-composer-gary-daley-2-march-2015-df9883/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-composer-gary-daley-2-march-2015-df9883/Peter Wockner's interview with composer Gary Daley 2 March 2015 Peter Wockner: The idea of music as a sanctuary is, I dare say, a common theme for many…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/norah-jones-day-breaks-blue-note-e12302/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/norah-jones-day-breaks-blue-note-e12302/Norah Jones - Day Breaks (BLUE NOTE) Sultry vocalist and pianist Norah Jones latest recording Day Breaks is cleverly disguised as a singer-songwriter…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/joe-chindamo-s-high-5-e143a3/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/joe-chindamo-s-high-5-e143a3/Joe Chindamo's High 5 "Throughout, his approach is one of unpretentious elegance under- scored by superlative technique." Jack Bowers Cadence Magazine,…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jason-bruer-s-high-5-e1be44/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jason-bruer-s-high-5-e1be44/Jason Bruer's High 5 Jason's musical career started in the early eighties prior to studying for a jazz diploma at the Adelaide University. He was…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/adrian-lim-klumpes-yield-preludes-and-fugues-for-piano-ocd036-e54342/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/adrian-lim-klumpes-yield-preludes-and-fugues-for-piano-ocd036-e54342/Adrian Lim-Klumpes - Yield [Preludes and Fugues for piano] (OCD036) Yield is a collection of works showcasing Adrian Lim Klumpes unique ability to…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/the-vampires-meet-lionel-loueke-earshift-music-ear-017-e5b401/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/the-vampires-meet-lionel-loueke-earshift-music-ear-017-e5b401/The Vampires Meet Lionel Loueke - Earshift Music (Ear 017) Celebrating ten years as a band The Vampires have released their fifth recording in…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-drummer-composer-john-prior-14-june-2010-e681be/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-drummer-composer-john-prior-14-june-2010-e681be/Peter Wockner's Q&A with drummer/composer John Prior 14 June 2010 At last... a world class tribute to one of the greatest and most influential…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/peter-knight-s-high-5-e93379/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/peter-knight-s-high-5-e93379/Peter Knight's High 5 Peter Knight is a Melbourne based trumpeter and composer well known for the eclecticism of his musical output. He is a highly…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/alister-spence-s-high-5-ec5601/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/alister-spence-s-high-5-ec5601/Alister Spence's High 5 Alister Spence is one of the most outstanding pianists and composers in contemporary jazz in Australia. In recent years he has…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/gerard-masters-s-high-5-ece77a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/gerard-masters-s-high-5-ece77a/Gerard Masters's High 5 New Zealander Gerard Masters moved to Sydney in 1999. He performs regularly at Sydney's top music venues and has also performed…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/phil-treloar-s-high-5-ed492a/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/phil-treloar-s-high-5-ed492a/Phil Treloar's High 5 In an extensive career devoted to creative pursuit the composer, percussionist, Phil Treloar, has addressed himself to problems…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/hinterlandt-ode-to-doubt-hinterlandt-org-edac5f/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/hinterlandt-ode-to-doubt-hinterlandt-org-edac5f/Hinterlandt - Ode to Doubt (hinterlandt.org) Hinterlandt is the ongoing project of the German born, Sydney based composer, arranger and musician Jochen…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/david-tolley-s-high-5-ef4081/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/david-tolley-s-high-5-ef4081/David Tolley's High 5 When Peter Wockner invited me to Artist of the Month – High 5, I proposed that I focus on 5 people of particular significance to…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/waldo-fabian-garido-s-high-five-f117cb/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/waldo-fabian-garido-s-high-five-f117cb/Waldo Fabian Garido's High Five Waldo Fabian was a founding member of The catholics. He is a bassist, composer, singer and producer who has worked with…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-carl-riseley-2-april-2009-f2c93b/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-carl-riseley-2-april-2009-f2c93b/Peter Wockner's Q&A with Carl Riseley 2 April 2009 Peter Wockner: You played trumpet on the Gold Coast growing up. Not widely known for it's live jazz…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/thierry-fossemalle-trio-actual-asset-independent-www-thierryfossmalle-net-f4a6b7/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/thierry-fossemalle-trio-actual-asset-independent-www-thierryfossmalle-net-f4a6b7/Thierry Fossemalle Trio - Actual Asset (Independent www.thierryfossmalle.net) Double bassist Thierry Fossemalle appears in his debut as a leader on an…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-contemporary-music-ensemble-misinterprotato-29-septembe-f5e973/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-q-a-with-contemporary-music-ensemble-misinterprotato-29-septembe-f5e973/Peter Wockner's Q&A with contemporary music ensemble Misinterprotato 29 September 2008 Misinterprotato are one of Australia's most inventive…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/miles-thomas-s-high-5-f61725/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/miles-thomas-s-high-5-f61725/Miles Thomas's High 5 Musician, recording engineer, producer, and now bandleader Miles worked as the recording engineer for a few years at the famed…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-saxophonist-and-composer-greg-osby-6th-may-2014-f9259d/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/interview/peter-wockner-s-interview-with-saxophonist-and-composer-greg-osby-6th-may-2014-f9259d/Peter Wockner's interview with saxophonist and composer Greg Osby 6th May 2014 PW: After a 16 year tenure and 15 albums for Blue Note, in 2008 you…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/tim-rollinson-s-high-5-fa50c5/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/tim-rollinson-s-high-5-fa50c5/Tim Rollinson's High 5 Tim Rollinson is a guitarist and composer who has played and recorded with many fine musicians and performers, including Vince…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/hannah-james-s-high-five-fac732/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/hannah-james-s-high-five-fac732/Hannah James's High Five Hannah is a bassist and composer currently working in and around Sydney Australia. She grew up in Hoskinstown, a small rural…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jess-green-s-high-5-fad324/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/jess-green-s-high-5-fad324/Jess Green's High 5 Jess was born and raised in Canberra, and begun participating in the local arts scene from an early age, performing and studying…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/matthew-ottignon-s-high-5-faf5aa/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/matthew-ottignon-s-high-5-faf5aa/Matthew Ottignon's High 5 Matthew was born in London, grew up in New Zealand, and graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He has been…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/sarah-collyer-s-high-five-fdf2af/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/bestgigs/sarah-collyer-s-high-five-fdf2af/Sarah Collyer's High Five Sarah Collyer has been warned. Love gets messy when you skew its rhythms and pluck at its raw emotions. But given the Sarah…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyondhttps://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/john-scurry-s-reverse-swing-post-matin-e-lsr20175-ffe8ba/https://jazzandbeyond.com.au/archive/cdreview/john-scurry-s-reverse-swing-post-matin-e-lsr20175-ffe8ba/John Scurry's Reverse Swing - Post Matinée (LSR20175) This new release comprises of freshly minted original songs from the Australian guitarist John…Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTJazzJazz and Beyond