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CD Review – Jahl Heshi

Barry O'Sullivan CD Reviews Jazz

If it were possible to inhale the music of this contemporary jazz album certainly one would be transported into a state of sonic euphoria.

Born on this Day: Chuck Mangione (29 November, 1940)

Born On This Day

For more than five decades, Chuck Mangione's love affair with music has been characterized by his boundless energy, unabashed enthusiasm, and pure joy that radiates from the stage. Mangione first attracted attention with his brother, Gap, in a mainstream jazz band, The Jazz Brothers, in which he played trumpet much like that of the man who he refers to as his musical father-Dizzy Gillespie. In fact Dizzy gave Chuck an 'updo' horn just like his own.

Born on this day – Manuel de Falla (11/23/1876)

Born On This Day

Part Impressionist and part neo-Classicist, Manuel de Falla is difficult to peg, but he is widely regarded as the most distinguished Spanish composer of the early 20th century. His output is small but choice and revolves largely around music for the stage.

CD of the Week – Dancing Waters

CD of the Week Jazz

Anoesis' album of original compositions ‘Dancing Waters’ aims to recognise the natural beauty of Australia and its history. ‘Dancing Waters’ was produced through the 2MBS Fine Music Jazz-Artist-in-Residence program.

MBS Network National Young Virtuoso Award Final

Classical Emerging Artist Program News and Events

Experience the virtuosity and excitement online of some of Australia’s brightest young stars of classical music at the MBS Network National Young Virtuoso Award Final on Sunday 20 November via digital stream.

Born On this Day – Frédéric Kalkbrenner (8 October, 1785)

Born On This Day Classical

Friedrich Wilhelm Michael Kassel, to give his full and un-Frenchified name, was one of a number of remarkable demon pianists who flourished, mostly around Paris, in the early couple of decades of the Romantic era in music. He wrote a large quantity of music, mostly flashy and some of which is still played.

Jazz In Conversation: Jo Fabro

Barry O'Sullivan Jazz Jazz In Conversation program previews

Each Friday, Barry O’Sullivan invites a studio guest onto Friday’s A Jazz Hour at noon. This week’s guest is vocalist Jo Fabro, who has a new album, and is performing in the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival

2MBS Fine Music Sydney – Showcase

Classical Jazz Program Highlights

2MBS Fine Music Sydney’s Showcase returns this Sunday from 3pm with 4 stunning performances captured live in our Founders Studio.

CD Review – Modern Ideal

Barry O'Sullivan CD Reviews Jazz

The trio plays with a joyful abandon that one wishes there was more of in jazz these days, harking back to the days of Wes Montgomery and Charlie Christian, when it was played for pure entertainment. But don’t be misled! Modern Ideal has its place in today’s jazz scene and its future.

CD Review – Fools Rush In

Barry O'Sullivan CD Reviews Jazz

An accomplished vocalist and songwriter, Rebekka Neville has created a recording evoking memories of much-loved past jazz performances by Vince Jones that have blended with memories of the enjoyment of being in natural outdoor surroundings.