NEWS
09/04/2009 Bell Award Nominations!
Hello all Newmarketers!
We would like to congratulate MARGIE LOU DYER & ALLAN BROWNE, for their nomination in the 2009 BELL AWARDS, under the JOHN HOPKINS BEST AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC JAZZ ALBUM category for their album ALLFREY STREET!
Fingers crossed for the award ceremony to be held on the 23RD of April at BMW EDGE FEDERATION SQUARE!
We also congratulate Brian Brown & Bob Barnard for their nominations in the prestigious GRAEME BELL HALL OF FAME award. We also would also like to wish our best for past Newmarket Music artists Murphy's Law, Way Out West, The Syncopators & Jamie Oehlers for their Nominations
in their respective categories. Their back catalogues are still available through Newmarket.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter, enjoy your break, enjoy some jazz, just look up our myspace and hear some tunes!
Many thanks (don't overdose on the chocolate!)
Newmarket
02/04/2009 Ingrid James News
Ingrid James, along with John Reeves released 'Circumflex' at the start of 2009 and they've reached April with so many achievements! Recently they launched the release in Sydney & Brisbane (competing with the QLD elections the same night!) to sell out crowds. Ingrid, along with John Reeves & Andrew Shaw play the Gold Coast this week on the 5th (this Sunday from 3-6pm) at the Tallai Country Golf Club, Worongary Road, Tallai, Gold Coast, Cost: $30.
Ingrid James John Reeves Andrew Shaw @ Tallai Country Golf Club, Worongary Road Tallai, Gold Coast 3pm to 6pm CD LAUNCH
But in January Ingrid braved the cold weather of the USA to do some gigs, here is a review from Cathy Segal-Garcia about her performance.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW @ THE JAZZ BAKERY, LOS ANGELES - 18TH JANUARY 2009 (Cathy Segal-Garcia)
On January 18th, 2009...I started the first in a new series called "The Singers' Roundtable" It featured myself as the Interviewer, interviewing Australian vocalist Ingrid James (Ingrid was, as always, visually & performance wise - brilliant. Her expression, clarity & vocal control thrilled the audience...) and vocalist Tierney Sutton (Tierney is among the most subtle and nuanced of jazz singers; for her, detail and considered interpretation are inextricably linked with expressiveness) On hand was pianist Karen Hammack (Perfect sense of swing, totally sensitive, outstanding player in all styles..)to play for impromptu spontaneous musical outbursts!
Tune into ABC Brisbane 612 for Richard Fidler's show on May 1st as Ingrid will be on the airwaves chatting about and playing tracks that influenced 'Circumflex' http://www.abc.net.au/profiles/content/s1869500.htm?site=brisbane
Ingrid was planning to appear at the Cap Jazz Festival in France for August but it may happen in 2010, but she will be in France from the 3rd July 09 for some shows (we will keep you updated!) and may possibly be teaching at Guildhall in London with a possible gig too!
So if you haven't yet purchased Circumflex head to Itunes http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=300637899&s=143460, purchase on our site or order it through your favourite retailer!
25/03/2009 Fernandez & Wright CD Launch Review
Hello jazz fans!
It's taken us hump day to report back on the brilliance that was the Fernandez & Wright CD launch. Sunday night was THE night we had pencilled in for some time!
Knowing the night had sold out several weeks before show time, there were high expectations for the duo to create something special...that they did.
Highlighting the full album, the duo were backed by the amazing Sam Keevers on keys, Ben Robertson on double bass and Gerry Pantazis on drums. As the band had a break, Vanessa & Steve performed the track that started their musical partnership by Angie Stone 'Wish I Didn't Miss You' which really had everyone cheering after it. The energy and vibe that night was enough to show that Fernandez & Wright have arrived to an eager audience. Here's to the next show and taking it around Australia in the near future!
19/03/2009 2009 APRA Professional Development Awards
Good day to you all, it's Autumn but Melbourne is letting out some beautiful summer-vibed weather!
We just found out that the multi talented Sean Foran has been awarded 2009 APRA Professional Development Award for Jazz, which is fantastic. Read all about this amazing Award through Apra, along with discovering 8 other pioneers in music at www.apra-amcos.com.au/broadcast/PDA_09.htm
Sean has released 2 albums through Newmarket Music, the first under his band 'Misinterprotato' entitled 'Now For The Free' http://www.newmarketmusic.com.au/album/now-for-the-free.phps and his most recent project with the talented Megan Washington (who goes by the name of Washington these days) on an EP called 'Nightlight' http://www.newmarketmusic.com.au/album/nightlight.phps , to which, received the honour of a Bell Jazz Award in 2008.
Currently based in the UK until April, Misinterprotato performed a great showcase at MIDEM to which will appear on you tube very shortly.
CONGRATULATIONS SEAN!
27/02/2009 Newmarket Updates and Goodies
Hello Newmarket-eers!
Summer is near it's end, and March is waiting for us, but until then, let February have it's last hurrah and celebrate!
Michael Charles is nearing the completion of his Aussie Recall 2009 tour and what a better way to end it is his appearance in Geelong TOMORROW (28th) at Australia's largest free celebration of cultural diversity, PAKO FESTA www.pakofesta.com.au . Come down to the event to experience the diversity of this world we live in! Michael will be playing along with his band from 1 to 2pm, at the Petrel Hotel Stage. Later that night they will be playing at The National Hotel (aka The Nash) from 8pm onwards, with a $15 door charge. See you there!
Michael also had a blast playing in Wagga Wagga last week and the great team at the Wagga Guide conducted an interview with him, click here to check it out: www.waggaguide.com.au/?id=michaelcharlesthesal
Next on our roll call is Fernandez & Wright - Unsung, not long to the release! We are so proud of this release and honoured to be involved with it's release. If you are wanting to have a further taste of the album, 30 second samples are available from the ace online retailer play4me check out the link: http://www.play4me.com.au/product/unsung_3369914_1491852.html
The duo along with their band are launching the CD on the 22nd of March and tickets are now available thru Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=25624&ref=moshtix we hope to see you all there!
On the success of last weeks radio feedback on 'Unsung' and the great interview conducted by Annie at ABC Radio Darwin, we are happy to report that Eastside Fm in Sydney are making 'Unsung' their Album Of The Month for March! Information soon to be posted on their site www.eastsidefm.org with opportunities for subscribers to win a copy!
Stella Skinner Quartet received a glowing review in last weeks Sydney Morning Herald via John Shand:
PAPER PLANES (Newmarket) - three-and-a-half stars
'Melbourne pianist Sam Keevers has seldom struck such a glistening seam of lyricism as he does on this album led by guitarist Stella Skinner, herself a fine improviser with a distinctive candel-lit take on the classic jazz guitar sound. It is pretty, pastel-hued jazz, close to the house style of the ECM label in the 1970s, played well enough to still enchant, even if this particular row has been thoroughly hoed. The quartet is ably completed by bassist Alex Yeap and drummer Tony Floyd'.
Stella's album is available through our online store or ask for it at your favourite music store!
Have great weekends everyone and thanks again for supporting Australian Music and Newmarket!
