Program Highlights
Malcolm Arnold – the centenary of whose birth we celebrate on 21 October – was subject throughout his life to severe depression and extreme mood swings which, with acute alcoholism, led to several suicide attempts.
“Jimmy ‘lit a bonfire’ with his superb playing … playing that embraces all the elements of the greatest artistry.”
Fine Music Magazine First Person
For Australian composer, performer, and educator Margaret Brandman, 2021 has been a year of noteworthy events, not the least being her recent 70th birthday.
Jazz On Wednesdays Jazz posts
Wednesdays bring a world of world jazz, with Jazz Sketches at noon with Robert Vale and Planet Jazz at 7pm with Xavier Bichon.
Classical Jazz posts Playlist
Easing you into the month of October with a selection of contemporary jazz and classical sounds, just in time for the weekend.
CD Reviews
Considered to be one of the greatest trombonists in the world and renowned for his swing improvisation, Brazilian Raul De Souza is credited with creating the Bossa Nova of the ‘50s and Samba jazz of the ‘60s.
2MBS Subscriber giveaways CD of the Week
Polarities Vol. 2 is an album of fresh contemporary classical orchestral works which explore emotions and sensations of opposing forces.
CD Reviews James Nightingale
Philipp Heinrich Erlebach was one of many German composers of the late 17th century whose work has fallen off the pages of history.
CD Reviews Paul Cooke
I first came across Lisa Young — singer, composer and educator — listening to her self-released 1984 record, Fire and the Spark, and being transfixed by the beauty and power of her voice.
Emerging Artist Program
Alex has amassed considerable experience as an educator and performer across jazz, sacred, classical and pop genres with leading ensembles throughout Australia.
