Women in Jazz Festival

[aj]

I believe you've got that right, kenny.

[Hezza]

Just a quick comment in regard to the "Especially non-singers, they challenge a stereotype."
Interesting arguments - however:
I am sick to death of the constant trumped-up charges for singers as the stereotypical role for lesser women in jazz - and lesser musicians. Perhaps listen to those who went and experienced performances at the Wangaratta vocal competition and think a bit before using the usual disclaimer to help you fit in with the crowd. Sure there are plenty of singers out there with egos and similar images but have a look at instrumentalists... Join a flock anyone?

I agree with Tinky that any funding towards Jazz is a good thing and instead of bitching about where the money is going, get out there and be part of an initiative, give back to the Jazz community you so preciously guard.

[Stinky]

to be true to be true nikita, wang said a whole lot about the capacities of jazz vocalists...

however, again, jazz players shouldn't be so apologetic about funding. We deserve more money and exposure from goverment and the media.

So im not going to take the perspective of 'any funding towards Jazz is a good thing'...that's almost justifying the beaurocrats decision that in order for jazz to be supported is has to be attached to a gimmick. Jazz, in all its unadulterated love- fury should be paid a whole lot more attention to.

aggressive, yeh!

[boris]

don't forget old Aunty...she's one of the few that puts time and money into recording and broadcasting Oz jazz..male or female...