Planet Jazz

Presented by Xavier Bichon every Wednesday at 7pm.

Get ready for an exhilarating musical journey with Xavier Bichon on Planet Jazz, every Wednesday at 7pm on 2MBS Fine Music Sydney! Embark on a captivating exploration of jazz’s global fusion – from the infectious rhythms of Africa to the rich, soulful harmonies of Europe, with a dash of Australia’s distinctive sound. Dive deep into the heartbeat of a genre that knows no borders, as jazz shapes and transforms musical landscapes across the world.

Tune in, and let your ears be swept away by a soundscape like no other, only on 2MBS Fine Music Sydney. Don’t miss it! Can you dig it?

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High Five – Pianist Chris Cody

Barry O'Sullivan Fine Music Magazine Jazz

Chris Cody, pianist, composer and producer, has performed and recorded extensively all over the world for 40 years, although he is mostly based in France. He has headlined at many international festivals and a vast array of concert venues throughout the USA, Europe, Africa and Australasia.

CR Review – Spring is Here

Barry O'Sullivan CD Reviews Jazz

On her debut recording, Spring is Here, Genevieve Brown displays fine range, diction, and intonation. She draws her emotional juice from familiar standards, adding verbal inflection without overly sentimental mush. Sam Rolling’s guitar and Lauren White’s bass playing provide excellent accompaniment throughout the well-arranged compositions, introducing a new voice in jazz and improvised music.

CD Review – TRIO

Barry O'Sullivan CD Reviews Jazz

Sydney-based pianist and composer Glenn Doig began his musical journey on the keys then progressing to the trombone, until jazz educator Mike Nock heard him play the piano at the Conservatorium of New South Wales where he was studying at the time and suggested that he concentrate his studies on pianoforte.