Garry Lee, Author at Seesawmag

@stephenheathphotography A musician wearing a bright red hat and colourful patterned shirt looks intently at his guitar as he plays. This is jazz fusion legend Frank Gambale. Master leads apprentices in style

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Master leads apprentices in style

7 May 2023

Having conquered the world stage, legendary jazz guitarist Frank Gambale brings out the best in some of WAAPA’s rising stars, writes Garry Lee.

Five musicians are spread across an outdoor stage, the double bassist standing looking at the singer who is wearing a short pantsuit and singing into the microphone. There are also two guitarists seated and a woman in a flowery dress on violin. This is Jessie Gordon and Sassafras Perfect pairing in full swing

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Perfect pairing in full swing

22 March 2023

Sassafras and Jessie Gordon jazz up a delightful autumn afternoon with a sophisticated and swinging set, writes Garry Lee.

People sit on picnic rugs or on low chairs on a grassed area. They are looking towards a group of musicians playing different instruments who are flanked by signs saying 'jazz done differently'. This is a Music on the Terrace concert by the Western Australian Jazz Project. Big band’s approach speaks volumes

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Big band’s approach speaks volumes

5 December 2022

Western Australian Jazz Project proudly proclaim to do jazz differently and Garry Lee finds plenty of reasons to appreciate that difference.

Barney McAll WAAPA Jazz in the Theatre series. A bearded man at the piano looks toward fellow musicians who are playing a keyboard and harp. WAAPA serves up a slice of NYC jazz

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WAAPA serves up a slice of NYC jazz

9 May 2022

In a retrospective performance, jazz virtuoso Barney McAll draws on the traditions of his genre while pointing the way to the future, writes Garry Lee

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Jazz young guns offer glimpse of future

5 April 2022

A quartet of next generation local jazz musicians impress our writer Garry Lee with their musicality and strong grasp of the traditions of the genre.

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One guitar expert reviews another

15 December 2021

Guitar geek alert: this review contains some technical language and many superlatives as Garry Lee reviews the Kristian Borring Quartet.

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New sounds in new venue

8 November 2021

As the Perth International Jazz Festival wraps up Scott Tinkler and Ghost Gum Reverb play Hackett Hall, which Garry Lee discovers is the ideal venue for experimental music.

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New music swings big band

28 October 2021

The future of jazz is in good hands, says Garry Lee after witnessing the new compositions emerging from the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra.

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Jazz fusion a fabulous festejo

20 September 2021

A melting pot of musical traditions are celebrated in a live recording project at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, says Garry Lee.

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Jazz with a social conscience

28 June 2021

Artemis Orchestra launch their debut album The Elephant in the Room and Garry Lee enjoys the arrival of a jazz ensemble that values equity, commitment and passion.

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Seesaw Magazine acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and live, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
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