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Sunday 30 November 2008
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As the name suggests, radio.string.quartet.vienna embraces the present and future. Its second album, RADIOTREE, is a quintet affair with an eclectically inclined compatriot. Accordion and bandoneón virtuoso Klaus Paier is its primary composer, writing with all five players specifically in mind. All value and honour their classical roots, but are not constrained by them. Paier's compositional ingenuity is matched by his improvisatory abilities. The CD's four not altogether new pieces were penned by two late, great Austrians— three of them by Joe Zawinul.
Saturday 29 November 2008
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Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile is a singular instrumental duo's debut CD. Each man is a phenomenon of his instrument and is astonishingly flexible—mentally as well as physically. Edgar Meyer was five years old when he took up double bass, 42 years ago. A wizard with the bow, Edgar enjoys iconic status in both classical and bluegrass circles. He has had his eye on mandolinist Chris Thile for 22 years, since Chris was five. As one critic recently opined, Chris 'may well be the most virtuosic American ever to play the mandolin.' Their particular passion is to mix formal music and improvisation in a way that is natural, retaining the best elements of both.
Sunday 23 November 2008
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Double-bassist Jonathan Zwartz has for decades been one of Australia’s ‘most valued/most flexible’ musicians, especially {but not only} in jazz. The Sea is one of the lovelier - and longer-awaited - Australian debut recordings as leader. Its composed notes are all Jonathan’s. The superb players are a ‘dream band’ of longtime mutual admirers. This is intimate, very lyrical, keenly focused music - never self-indulgent, but conversational, with some inspired improvisation. Sound quality is remarkable. As tonight’s show will divulge, behind The Sea there is quite a story.
Saturday 22 November 2008
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After his John Coltrane and Miles Davis Latin side of... projects, trombonist Conrad Herwig offers a brilliant take on the music of another jazz genius. One critic says of Herwig's The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter, 'if you know a person who thinks jazz is difficult to get, lacks melody, or you can't dance to it, this CD will change their mind.' It was recorded 'live' at the Blue Note in New York. Herwig is technically phenomenal, but 'technique' is definitely not his obsession—expression is. Herwig has said, repeatedly, 'all of us need to listen to vocalists' Here, you really need to listen to the incredible playing of his special guests , trumpeter Brian Lynch and pianist Eddie Palmieri.
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His eclecticism may annoy the odd ‘blues policeman’, but Carlos Del Junco’s Steady Movin ought to delight any ears with an open mind between them. Whether your tastes incline to blues, to jazz or simply to good music, the Cuban-born, Canadian harmonica ace’s new album offers a feast of delight and amazement. As one reviewer observes, ‘One needn’t be a harp-o-holic’ to enjoy it.’ Fittingly, its cover image of a harmonica in flames is a clever variation on an image popular in Mexican culture - of a burning heart. 
5pm AEDT