Son no.1 told me of another series of streaming music concerts, this time of local bands around Canberra in various styles, playing at places as diverse as Blackbird, Smiths and The Basement. Not sure what to expect, but it's a nicely broad education in local music. Day 1 was JEP and MissM. JEP are locals, jazz trained, playing Blackbird, Molly and the like. Even Lake Burley Griffin, at least for this outing. Very nice, very smooth, Herbie Hancock-ian deep groove, jazz funk. Capable melodic playing all around, tight and nicely internally responsive, minimalist structures with perhaps with unexpected twists or inserted odd bars. Plenty of piano lines and synth pads out front but everyone gets a solo. I loved this one. And I'd love to know where the power came, down there by the lake near the Museum. We might hear them collaborating with some Canberra vocalists next year: I can't wait for that. The stream continued with two songs from MissM, presumably self-penned. Piano, vocals, immediate and touching, alto voice and accompanying piano. I should have listened to words to really make a judgment, but again nice and well presented. Both these artists perform are Blackbird. The Delta sessions are organised by MusicACT and streamed free at 6pm Mondays until 15 Nov. Find links at MusicACT on Facebook.
JEP and MissM performed for the streamed Delta Sessions. From ACT each Monday to 15 Nov. JEP comprises Jamie Rea (keyboards), Evan Marshalsey (bass) and Peter Campion (drums).
This is CJBlog post no. 2,400.
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