A drummer, double bassist and pianist play on a stage, absorbed in their music. Behind them is a black backdrop with a blue circle. They are acclaimed trio The Necks. Trio stick necks out with flair
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Trio stick necks out with flair

5 June 2023

In an evening of luminous soundscapes, The Necks show why they are masters of improvisation. Kristian Borring is thrilled to hear the trio live. 

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Vanessa_Perica_ANJO_Rechabite_Hall_Ewa Ginal-Cumblidge__001 (002) The photo is taken standing at the back of a stage, looking over the heads of rows of jazz band musicians. A woman with blonde hair conducts the jazz band More than jazz enough
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More than jazz enough

5 November 2022

The Perth International Jazz Festival is off and swinging and Kristian Borring says the diverse opening night program promises a great weekend in Perth and later in the south-west.

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A pianist in a checked dress sits at a grand piano, bathed in light, an audience in darkness behind her. Georgie Aué is performing music from her album Desert Sky. Aué finds her own voice with Brazilian beat
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Aué finds her own voice with Brazilian beat

21 September 2022

Georgie Aué may have won fans with a tribute show but her album launch reveals a rich catalogue of original material. Kristian Borring revels in an evening of laidback Latin grooves and lush vocals.

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A woman in a blue coat and brown hair stands playing a baritone saxophone, flanked by other jazz instrumentalists in a big band Farrell inspires jazz future
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Farrell inspires jazz future

1 August 2022

If you ever doubt the future of jazz then check out WAYJO, writes Kristian Borring, after listening to the local jazz stars of tomorrow support multi-saxophonist Gemma Farrell.

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Two performers dressed in black on a darkened stage. One is simultaneously playing guitar and piano, the other is moving glass jars Musical explorations from the edge
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Musical explorations from the edge

27 April 2022

Tune Noise Tune’s series of experimental performances is giving local audiences new opportunities to hear innovative sounds, and the latest instalment has Kristian Borring mesmerised.

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A jazz rhythm section is on stage flanked by brass and wind instruments, all wearing black New big band puts jazz on the main stage
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New big band puts jazz on the main stage

17 December 2021

WA’s newest jazz orchestra make their debut at the Perth Concert Hall and Kristian Borring discovers what all the excitement is about.

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A man in black suit plays tenor saxophone on a darkened stage, lit by a spotlight Jazz heavyweights preach Coltrane
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Jazz heavyweights preach Coltrane

9 November 2021

The Jamie Oehlers Quartet gives a world class interpretation of the spiritual music of John Coltrane at the Perth International Jazz Festival, says Kristian Borring.

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