» Sunday 16th
BAND OF BROTHERS
Joseph & James Tawadros and Slava & Leonard Grigoryan
2pm
Slava & Leonard, Joseph and James - one super group, two sets of siblings, four internationally acclaimed musicians... which ever way you look at it, this brotherly collaboration displays sibling revelry at its best.
Slava & Leonard are regarded as two of Australia's finest classical guitarists. Joseph Tawadros is a master of the oud, whilst James at the tender age of 18 has made a name for himself as a world-class percussionist specialising on the Req, an Egyptian tambourine.
Performances by Band of Brothers are marked by group artistry of the highest order with repertoire that crosses cultural and stylistic barriers... from world music, to jazz, classical and traditional.
Combining technical virtuosity and improvisation, audiences are taken on a musical journey defying categorisation.
'(the Grigoryan brothers and Tawadros Brothers) joined forces in a display of improvised and organised genius'. Wes Taylor - ABC Brisbane
• Tickets $40 from Country Leather, Milton 4455 3056 and Malibu Music, Ulladulla 4455 5693
To view Band of Brothers go to: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sfd_seckmYY
» Sunday 23rd
WAY OUT WEST
Sound Travellers brings acclaimed cross-cultural jazz ensemble to Milton Theatre
8pm
Sound Travellers, a much needed initiative providing touring support to Australian musicians, once again brings the best of Australian jazz to interstate venues this November with a tour by Melbourne ensemble Way out West.
Celebrated for their unique and alluring sound combining Vietnamese, African and jazz influences, Way out West have just returned from an overwhelmingly successful international tour that included Montreal, Vancouver, and Veneto (Italy) jazz festivals and a sell-out performance in Japan.
Trumpeter/composer Peter Knight and Vietnamese traditional music virtuoso Dung Nguyen are at the heart of this remarkable collaboration. In addition to Knight and Nguyen, Way Out West also features world-renowned West African percussion specialist, Ray Pereira, along with other Melbourne music luminaries, explosive saxophonist Adam Simmons, earthy acoustic bassist Howard Cairns, and young firebrand drummer Rajiv Jayaweera.
"Vietnamese, African and a dash of the Middle East, all melded into Knight's original grooves" (4! stars) The Australian
• Tickets $25 from Country Leather, Milton 4455 3056 and Malibu Music, Ulladulla 4455 5693
www.myspace.com/wayoutwestmelbourne
» Saturday 29th
JENNY MORRIS
8pm
Jenny Morris has had an amazing and influential career. Born in New Zealand Jenny Morris gained national attention in the late 80's and early ninety's, with a string of platinum albums including Body and Soul, Shiver and Honeychild.
Throughout her career she has sold in excess of 500 000 records and is the recipient of back-to-back ARIA awards for 'Best Female Artist'.
She has toured the world with artists such and Sir Paul McCartney, Prince and INXS and played the most prestigious stages including Wembley Stadium (London UK) and Le Bercy Stadium (Paris, France).
Jenny is joined on stage by her band featuring Steve Balbi (Noiseworks) and Paul Searles (Skunkhour).
• Tickets $32 from Country Leather, Milton 4455 3056 and Malibu Music, Ulladulla 4455 5693