Impermanent Quartet

Video from Impermanent Quartet gig as part of the Cockatoo Calling project.

Impermanent Quartet take 5 from Joanne Kee on Vimeo.

Joanne Kee
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Cockatoo Calling

This Saturday kicks off the first in a pilot series of free music concerts on cockatoo Island.

Very informal, but with the best musicians and a relaxed atmosphere, watch the sunset over the harbour and listen to some great sounds.

This week it is Java Quartet with Bobby Singah (Aria award winning) as special guest.

More info here

Joanne Kee
www.placesandspaces.com.au

Biennale 2010

Biennale at Cockatoo Island, how fantastic that Sydney has this wonderful space available to the public.






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Jazzgroove Futures Festival

Image of Shannon Barnett at Jazzgrooves Futures Festival
Shannon Barnett (trombone), Nashua Lee (guitar), Chris Hale (bass) Ben Hendry (drums)

First night went off with a bang, fantastic buzz, the best music. Definitely worth catching over the next two days if you can.

The lineup is awesome, fantastic job Jazzgroove. Visit their website for more info www.jazzgroove.com . It is also so reasonably priced, $15 for one off gigs and lots of free stuff featuring artists like Shannon.

It was great to be able to catch this stella Melbourne band. Some fine playing by all. The crowd wanted more, but sadly the lights had to come on. What a great way to complete such a successful first night.

Joanne Kee
www.placesandspaces.com.au

New Years Eve

Sydney Fireworks 2010



Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au

Avenue Q

Really enjoyed this show and I have to say that Trekkie Monster and the Bad Idea Bears were my favourite characters.

If you have ever watched Sesame Street, this show if full of funny adult references, and has some poignant and definitely wind up moments.

Its only on in Sydney for another week http://avenueqthemusical.com.au and then it tours around Australia. But I reckon its definitely worth seeing.

Info on the show from the website. I know this blurb sounds like I am being paid, but I am not and was surprised that the people I mentioned the show to, knew hardly anything about it.

"I've been waiting and waiting and waiting for AVENUE Q to finally get to Australia," said creator, Robert Lopez. "Not just because I've never been and I've always wanted to die in a Great White shark attack, but because I've always suspected that Aussies would really love AVENUE Q!"

AVENUE Q, written by Jeff Whitty, with music by Robert Lopez and lyrics by Jeff Marx, first debuted in 2002 with an off-Broadway run. The show went on to beat favourite WICKED to win three of the top Tony Awards in 2004: Best Musical, Best Original Score of a Musical and Best Book of a Musical.

Joanne
www.ceressolutions.com.au

Pete Martin Trio

Saw the Peter Martin Trio from the US on Tuesday night at SIMA.
Line up was Peter Martin (piano) Reginal Veal (bass) Terreon Gully (drums)

Image is of Reginal Veal.

What really struck me about the trio was the rapport of the musicians and the joy in their playing. Which translated into a joy for me to watch.

Of course, it goes without saying (even though I am saying it) that the musicianship was fantastic.

Joanne Kee
www.placesandspaces.com.au

Chinese New Year Parade

The twilight parade was great fun, though a tad long.

You could see who really got the message about it being a night time parade, as the most effective participants/floats had lighting, including the Shaolin monks.



Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au