Remembering Lynette Irwin

Remembering Lynette Irwin

I had been thinking about the Queensland jazz scene (and jazz education generally) when I learned of the sad passing of Lynette Irwin, after a long and courageous medical battle. After his recent visit here, John Hoffman generously sent me the CDs that I had not come...
Tripataka with Salvador Persico

Tripataka with Salvador Persico

Long-running Tripataka return to JazzLab with a fresh new collaboration. The focus is on Afro-Cuban inspired grooves, with a percussive persuasion driven by Salvador Persico in “the engine room”. With new repertoire that navigates jazz and its intersections with...
Editorial – 16 November 2020

Editorial – 16 November 2020

By Martin Jackson The positive news is that Melbourne is following Sydney’s lead in gradually opening up venues to a limited number of patrons. However, with a very cautious limit of 10 patrons, the only jazz venue capable of opening up at this stage is The Jazzlab,...
Editorial 24 January 2020

Editorial 24 January 2020

Now that the Australia Council’s embargo date has passed, I can publicly announce that the MJC was informed on December 19 that it was unsuccessful in its 2020 funding application. Combined with the lack of success with our Creative Victoria funding application,...