The A-Live Jazz Series features a diverse range of jazz and improvisation based musics (usually with well-established exponents) every Sunday night at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club.
The Transitions Series features a diverse range of jazz and improvisation based musics (often with emerging artists or new ensembles) every Tuesday night at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club.
MELBOURNE WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL RETURNS IN 2009 (WITHOUT MAJOR
FUNDING)
Having been founded by the Melbourne Jazz Co-operative in 1997, the Melbourne Women's International Jazz Festival had grown exponentially each year, peaking with the presentation of Japanese pianist/composer Satoko Fujii in collaboration with the Bennetts Lane Big Band in 2007. Last year the Festival did not run, as it had not applied for State funding and was not eligible for City of Melbourne funding. However, the Festival Board did have ambitious plans for the return of the Festival in 2009. But, in two bewildering decisions which could effectively ‘kill off’ an event which is unique outside of the U.S.A., and had successively run for 11 consecutive years, neither the City of Melbourne nor Arts Victoria decided to fund the event for 2009.
Through an APRA grant of $2,000 and its remaining capital reserves, together with the support of the MJC (in co-presenting 4 concerts), a truncated version of the Festival will run over 8 consecutive nights, from December 13-20 at Bennetts Lane and the Paris Cat venues. For full program details, see www.mwijf.org
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FUNDING RESULTS
The latest round of Australia Council grants results from May and June rounds included $5,000 increases to SIMA ($65K); the MJC ($55K) and The Jazzgroove Association ($30K), with Jazz Queensland $38,000 (up $10,444); Jazz SA $27,500 (up $2,500) and, JazzWA $50,000 (down $5,000). Individual grants saw a Two-Year $90,000 Fellowship to Andrea Keller; Phil Slater $15,500 for development of the Sculthorpe Songbook; Sandy Evans $10,000 for a national tour; and, Des White $5,000 for study in the U.S.A. Controversially, the National Jazz Program was not funded, despite its impressive track record with Joanne Kee.
Arts Victoria results are due to be announced soon.
EXTEMPORE JOURNAL, ISSUE 3 NOW AVAILABLE
In this issue, read Elliott Dalgliesh in conversation with Marc Hannaford as well as interviews with Phil Slater, Vince Jones, Katie Noonan, Michelle Nicholle, Kristin Berardi and Gian Slater. An in-depth exploration of ECM records by John Shand, who interviewed the label's reclusive founder Manfred Eicher. And of course you'll also find poems, photographs and fiction as well as essays by the winners of this year's National Jazz Writing Competition within the journal's 192 pages. Plus a bonus CD of music from Jazzhead Records. Get your copy at Bennetts Lane, Uptown or online. Visit www.extempore.com.au for news and information. And don't forget to sign up to our free newsletter for events, freebies and discounts.
The Melbourne Jazz Co-op
The
MJC has been a constant and integral part of the Melbourne jazz scene
since January 1983. We present a diverse range of contemporary jazz
styles from local and interstate artists who are innovative
and original. We have remained relevant by introducing
and nurturing a continuous line of emerging artists, as well as
maintaining our support of more established artists. The MJC
also enables the presentation of large ensembles and special projects,
including interstate and international collaborations, through it's
financial support. Currently, we present three gigs a week at the Paris Cat and Bennetts Lane.
M.J.C. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: SUPPORT THE CO-OP. in 2009
Associate membership of the Melbourne Jazz Co-op. for 2009 is available for $20.00 ($12.00 for musicians/students/unemployed) per annum. This membership entitles the recipient to a Free Entry Voucher for one Sunday or Tuesday performance by a Victorian act ; mailout of this brochure; and some discounts(such as the Osby concert). Cheques, payable to the Melbourne Jazz Co-operative, can be sent to our address (below), together with your name and postal address. Download a membership application form.
M.J.C. Program at "Bennetts Lane" Jazz Club
25 Bennetts Lane, City Telephone 9663 2856
“Ezz-thetics” Series (Thursday nights, 9.00-11.30 p.m.) at PARIS CAT,
6 Goldie Place (between Lonsdale Street & Little Bourke Streets), CBD.
