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Nina Ferro spoke with Bent Notes about her time living in London where she became a regular at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club – an opportunity that led to so many... LEARN MORE The post Rekindling Nina’s Musical Association appeared first on Bent Notes.

When Martin Jackson was guest on Bent Notes he discussed some of the history of the MJC – the Melbourne Jazz Co-Operative – a not-for-profit organisation that Martin launched 40... LEARN MORE The post Martin’s MJC celebration – 40 Years of Jazz appeared first on Bent Notes.

Trumpeter and pianist David Lewis visited the Bent Notes Studio to chat about the latest album from the Paris Combo, an album released in memory of their late vocalist and... LEARN MORE The post David Lewis chats Paris Combo and the music of Belle Du Berry appeared first on Bent Notes.

What’s more Joyous than singing alone? Singing with others!! Vocalist and composer Nina Ferro visited the Bent Notes Studio and spoke of the Joy she feels when listening to, or... LEARN MORE The post The Joys of Singing with Nina appeared first on Bent Notes.

Jennifer Salisbury and Mark Morand performed live-to air on Bent Notes and spoke about Mark’s 32 Bars project – 32 new Jazz songs recorded across 32 venues in Melbourne.  Their... LEARN MORE The post 32 Bars Number 12 – I Prefer To Swing appeared first on Bent Notes.

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival‘s Take Note Jazz Leader for 2023 is Melbourne based Sax player, comnposer and band leader Cheryl Durongpisitkul. Cheryl spoke of the thrill of being commisioned... LEARN MORE The post Cheryl Takes Note! appeared first on Bent Notes.

Adam Simmons, editor of the Dingo Jazz Journal, visited the Bent Notes Studio to chat about this year’s Jazz in the Square event celebrating International Jazz Day. Adam spoke about... LEARN MORE The post Celebrate International Jazz Day the Dingo way appeared first on Bent Notes.

Christine Manetta loved singing when she was at school – especially performing as part of her school’s productions, however as often happens life takes over after school and Christine traveled... LEARN MORE The post Christine’s One Woman Day appeared first on Bent Notes.

As a guest on Bent Notes, Bass player and composer Christopher Hale spoke about how Inspiration is an active activity, the joy of responding to inspiration in Korea in 2012... LEARN MORE The post Diamonds are a Ritual for Chris appeared first on Bent Notes.

Belinda Parsons, Fem Belling and Nina Ferro visited the Bent Notes Studio to chat about getting back to the business of entertaining  live audiences, and the absolute JOY of singing... LEARN MORE The post Big Band Christmas Trio Sings to Bent Notes appeared first on Bent Notes.

Guitarist Harry Tinney has released a new album under his WASTELANDS project.  The album seeks to respond to a sense of cultural and spiritual apathy that Harry experienced during COVID... LEARN MORE The post Oracles form Harry’s Wastelands appeared first on Bent Notes.

Melbourne based saxophonist Julien Wilson worked on his own individually styled music during COVID Lockdowns in Victoria.  Coming out of that work are Three albums – 2 just released, the... LEARN MORE The post Mutations and Meditations – Julien Wilson Style! appeared first on Bent Notes.

Leigh Barker and Heather Stewart moved to Paris six years ago to create a new European base for their music, family and diverse projects.  Now with TWO editions of his... LEARN MORE The post Paris to Melbourne with the Leigh Barker Band appeared first on Bent Notes.

For years Tim Stevens did not want to play Standards because he felt that they had all been done so well before by so many great musicians, including pianists Keith... LEARN MORE The post Tim’s Ace Is High appeared first on Bent Notes.

Angela Davis spoke about her affinity for melody in her composition and performance when she spoke with David Moyle on Bent Notes. Angela also chatted about her latest work –... LEARN MORE The post Angela’s Suite for Max appeared first on Bent Notes.

Julius Schwing spoke about the benefits of living on Bruny Island and discovering the ‘touch’ sounds of a guitar when he listened back to a recording he made of his... LEARN MORE The post Julius discovered Guitar Touch on Bruny Island appeared first on Bent Notes.

Trumpeter, vocalist and composer Eamon McNelis visited the Bent Notes studio to chat about his musical upbringing, ‘Bric-A-Brac’, and his band The Skellingtons. Eamon describes how he his love of... LEARN MORE The post Eamon’s Skellington’s go to Wang appeared first on Bent Notes.

Guitarist Fran Swinn will take her Quintet on stage at this years Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues to launch her new album – Old Idea/New Idea. Fran recalls her... LEARN MORE The post Fran’s Guitar Quintet New Album appeared first on Bent Notes.

Drummer Rod Gilbert from The Shuffle Club spoke about bringing enjoyment and happiness through a gig in a country town that had suffered so much through fire, COVID and floods;... LEARN MORE The post The 21 year Shuffle appeared first on Bent Notes.

Paul Williamson spoke about his projects for 2022 including The What Ifs, performing in this year’s Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Hear about the launch of their debut album, fast-tracked through... LEARN MORE The post Paul Williamson’s What Ifs at the MIJF appeared first on Bent Notes.