Reviews
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Iron Maiden Voyage, Valtozash EP review
In the late eighties, my mind was shot to pieces by the maniacal brilliance of a group of London jazz musicians called Loose Tubes, under the mirthful goading of their band leader, enfant terrible Django Bates. Today, I am listening… Continue reading
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Blues Arcadia at Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall
Originally published in Scenestr. Blues Arcadia guitarist Chris Harvey said before the gig, “At Lefty’s, they’re there to party, and we’re there to help them. So that’s what we do. Bang bang, it’s quite electrifying. We’re there to work the… Continue reading
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Chris Poulsen Trio review in Scenestr
Here is the link to Chris Poulsen Trio published in Scenestr magazine. Continue reading
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Chris Poulsen Trio at Brisbane Jazz Club
[Originally published in Scenestr] How sweet it was to be blown away by the sheer exuberance of the Chris Poulsen Trio on Friday (June 17) at the Brisbane Jazz Club. With Poulsen on keyboards/synth, Jeremy O’Connor on electric bass and… Continue reading
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Valtozash at Brisbane Jazz Club
Originally published in Scenestr. Valtozash Bigband appeared at the Brisbane Jazz Club (8 April) as Gregorian monks, on a smoky stage set against the magnificent city skyline. They opened the first set with a metal take on Herbie Hancock’s jazz… Continue reading
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Jazz metal heads Valtozash at BJC
Originally published in Scenestr. Valtozash Bigband appeared at the Brisbane Jazz Club (8 April) as Gregorian monks, on a smoky stage set against the magnificent city skyline. They opened the first set with a metal take on Herbie Hancock’s jazz… Continue reading
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Galapagos Duck review in Scenestr
Here’s the review in Scenestr. Continue reading
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Galapagos Duck at Brisbane Jazz Club
It was still daylight and there was a queue outside the Brisbane Jazz Club on Annie Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane. Full house then? I asked. Continue reading
Joanna Funk 