Past Event

MJFF APRA Composer Commission Concert

6th May 2011

Presenter: Melbourne Jazz Fringe Festival
Website: http://melbournejazzfringe.com/
Event Duration: 90 minutes

inform will integrate the forms and structures inherent in Jazz and improvised music with the forms and structures integral to a circus act. This piece will contain composed and improvised sections allowing for interplay between all performers within the musical and physical framework.

Fran Swinn – guitar
Tamara Murphy – double bass
Ben Hendry – drums
Special guest - Eugene Ball - trumpet
Rockie Stone – acrobatics/aerials

inform draws its influence from dance, theatre and clowning as well as the musical influences of Thelonious Monk, Ornette Coleman and Bill Frisell.

The collective energy of the Fran Swinn Trio on stage is infectious and they endeavor to connect with audiences through their commitment to the music and their conviction in their playing.

To listen to the Fran Swinn Trio on Myspace CLICK HERE

Allan Browne Quartet …Three turks and a wasp

The material, inspired by Ornette Coleman, will include new material for the concert and the unique and exciting talents of Phillip Noy (alto sax), Sam Pankhurst (bass) and  Stephen Grant (trumpet).

Please note that this event is being staged in BMW Edge @ Federation Square.  Ticket collections and doors sales will be available from there after 6.30 PM on the night.