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The Importance of Tone in a Big Band Setting

The Importance of Tone in a Big Band Setting

This article was first published in Dingo Issue 2, October 2021. Toshi ClinchCo-Founder & Managing Director of Jazz Melbourne Directing a big band can be an intimidating task for many and is potentially hard to navigate due to the ability of the ensemble or...
The Last Hurrah – Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues

The Last Hurrah – Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues

One of Australia’s much loved regional music events, the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues has been presenting an annual Festival since 1990 and after more than 30 years, the volunteer Board of the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz Inc has taken the difficult decision...
Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues 30 Years

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues 30 Years

This article was first published In Dingo Issue 3, April 2022.Adrian Jackson & Andra JacksonMelbourne Books For regular pilgrims to Wangaratta’s annual celebration of jazz and blues, the photographs alone will trigger an avalanche of memories. Suddenly the music...
A Conversation With Wilma Reading

A Conversation With Wilma Reading

Wilma Reading represents jazz royalty, a respected name in the Cairns music scene for young and old. Still curious about who’s involved and what’s going on in the local scene, she was keen to know who was recording in the studio down the hall before our meeting, and...
2023 Music Victoria Awards

2023 Music Victoria Awards

Music Victoria has recently announced that entries are open for the 2023 Music Victoria Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday 31 October at Fed Square (in The Edge and streamed to the Big Screen in the Main Square). With entries closing Friday July...