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Gemma Farrell founded the Artemis Orchestra in 2017 with the objective to support and encourage people of marginalised gender (female, trans and non-binary) in their journeys as jazz musicians, soloists and composers. Gemma spoke with David Moyle on Bent Notes upon the occasion of the release and imminent launch of their debut album – The Elephant In The Room – an album of music composed by West Australian female composers, played by West Australian Musicians. The Artemis Orchestra Hear Gem...

Monash University has re-launched their Jazz Club at their Clayton campus with a brand new name – The Count’s– a joint reference to both their Executive Director of the Monash Academy of Performing Arts – Paul Grabowksy (known as “Count Paul Grabowsky” in the early 90’s when musical director for the Steve Vizard show); and to Count Basie – jazz pianist, band leader, composer and leader of his band for almost 50 years – a band that set the standards for new and exciting Big Ba...

Michelle Nicolle and Ronny Ferella visited the Bent Notes Studio at JOY 94.9 to chat about the Socialist Jazz Club, Jazzing-up Bach, Juggernauts! and a whole lot more. Ronny talks about the love of working out what famous drummers were doing when he was younger, his Small Space Music website (it’s a dot com!) – and Reg Lindsay! (for those that are old enough to remember Reg) Michelle talks about the ability to throw a Jazz-eye across any musical form, including Bach. And they both chat abou...

Melbourne Musician Adam Simmons spoke on Bent Notes about the Brand New Australian Jazz Magazine called DINGO. Adam has taken on the role of Editor for what will become a twice yearly magazine for everyone interested in Jazz – from they musician’s themselves, to those who simply enjoy listening and perhaps want some guidance from the latest album reviews.   Adam also chats briefly about his project – The Usefulness Of Art, a mentoring, consultancy and advocacy project. Hear all about the...

Fem Belling David Moyle had an enlightening chat with Melbourne Vocalist and Violin Player Fem Belling where she spoke about learning to ride a bicycle, the changing face of Jazz, how to keep cool on a really really hot day – and entertaining the crowds from her new Bandwagon at Boroondara’s Summer In The Parks Jazz event. Fem’s Band Wagon

When the opportunity became available Eugene Ball jumped to curate an ongoing weekly series of gigs which he has termed Old’sKool Jazz.  The series puts the spotlight on the wonderful musicians in Melbourne who play in early jazz styles – music inspired by the greats of the 20s, 30s and 40s. Today’s audiences will get to hear and enjoy the music of yesteryear, but through the interpretations of today’s young, and not so young, musicians. Eugene talks with joy about the musicians he has...