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Post by vickibonet on Feb 25, 2007 23:13:11 GMT 10
Happy 30th Birthday Jazztrack! Congratulations to all who have contributed to Jazztrack’s success over the past 30 years. The performance at Bennett’s was a blast. A great lineup and diversity of style. How wonderful are Australian jazz musicians: Geoff Hughes, Steve Magnusson, Eugene Ball, Andrea Keller, David Rex, Jules Wilson, Alan Browne, Tamara Murphy, Nick Heywood, Steve Grant (in no particular order). I agree with the wise man who suggested there should be concerts across the country for the rest of the year, broadcast live, showcasing more Australian jazz in celebration of 30 years of Jazztrack. There’s no problem with the budget for that, is there Mal? Here's to another 70 years at least. Jazztrack has brought so much Australian jazz to the world through recordings and now the net. If you missed today's show: www.abc.net.au/radio click on to Classic fm then Jazztrack and download. |
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Post by glean on Feb 26, 2007 10:31:33 GMT 10
Wilson Magnusson & Grant........ excellent music guys ..........im even gonna buy the cd!
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Post by glean on Feb 27, 2007 16:49:33 GMT 10
am i being paranoid .......or is it thaat positive stuff threds get loads less replies than knocking threds ?..
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Post by ironguts on Feb 27, 2007 17:59:36 GMT 10
Once I realized that everybody hated me, I stopped being paranoid.
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Post by jeremy on Feb 28, 2007 9:09:21 GMT 10
not everyone hates you, just anyone that meets you  and yes, it was a good afternoon |
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Post by trumpetguy on Feb 28, 2007 10:25:24 GMT 10
even if you are paranoid it doesn't mean that everybody isn't out to get you!
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Post by vickibonet on Feb 28, 2007 10:27:44 GMT 10
I've never met you but I've seen you naked Guts, that's why I still like you.
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Post by mim on Mar 2, 2007 18:22:15 GMT 10
Glen, I remember we had that discussion a number of months ago. I still maintain that it's because there's only so many "Yeah it was really good" replies people are gonna wanna read or make. How long can a conversation go on if nobody brings up any conflicting points?
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Post by glean on Mar 2, 2007 23:42:57 GMT 10
haven't you seen Little Britain? yeah but no but ........yeah but no but yeah but no but yeah but no but yeah... it was all totally ironguts fault yeah.....cos he showed kenny his star.......... like no but yeah but......and thats true wot u said bout conflicting points ............4got bout that
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Post by freddy on Mar 6, 2007 22:49:51 GMT 10
I am glad that Jazztrack has made it to thirty, I am glad the concerts went well, I think Jazztrack plays a crucial role in our scene but I think the Jazztrack format badly needs an overhaul to take it beyond disc spinning. Mal Stanley made some changes after Jim McLeod's departure but more need to be made. But the format is tired and dull.
On the local front it needs to start introducing our musicians to the audience as people, to humanise them through short interviews or portraits on air. Many of the classical programmes do it. It may be a matter of resources and this is where the jazz community should lobby the ABC. After all we still haven't as much jazz air time as we did in 1990.
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Post by glean on Mar 7, 2007 1:10:27 GMT 10
we wouldnt want jazztrack turned into another music show like on Radio national though..i think the format is ok as it is,,,,,,,,,, but u r right about lobbying,,,,,& not just the abc but all the big broadcatsers.......... the abc has dig jazz but foxtel is promoting its own digital AIR radio now that has everything,,,,,,,,,, with the exception of a space dedicated to jazz ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,so maybe we shoudl just give up now........but ..........soemone in the murdoch clan must like jazz..........they still own foxtel dont they?
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Post by alimcg on Mar 7, 2007 11:45:04 GMT 10
I wouldn't mind hearing a short profile on an Australian jazz muso every week, or even just some weeks. I'm sure there are enough interesting guys around to make it feasible. I'm sure we could find a few years worth of guys to interview before I got a chance to rant!
How about a little spot each week for IG to have a rant, like Sam Kekovich on The Fat?
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Post by captain on Mar 7, 2007 12:37:42 GMT 10
That would be awesome! Guts lays down the law every week. Or once a fortnight you could have a traditional player who likes to shoot their mouth off, and rant about how the improvised music scene is shit.
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Post by vickibonet on Mar 7, 2007 14:44:20 GMT 10
That would be awesome! Guts lays down the law every week. Or once a fortnight you could have a traditional player who likes to shoot their mouth off, and rant about how the improvised music scene is shit. That's what this forum is for! Jazztrack is fine with me. I don't want more talking, in fact when it comes to radio there are many presenters who might improve their programmes significantly with far less talking. Radio National is the place for opinion and debate on the arts and other matters, or if you want a sad laugh tune into commercial talkback and find out how well informed our fellow Australians aren't (and they vote too). |
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Post by ironguts on Mar 7, 2007 19:02:31 GMT 10
I like the idea of me going ape on Radio, could be a real good bitch session. fuck the well written and pondered over reviews! Just an aimless rant by a bitter and twisted cock! Excellent!!!
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