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A little over six months ago – as Melbourne was emerging from months of lockdown – a couple of people were imagining how they might contribute to the health of the Australian jazz community: the idea of Dingo was born. Now, here in your hands is the physical realisation of that dreaming: sharing thoughts and ideas on a diverse range of jazz-related topics, representing a myriad of voices from across Australia and beyond. Dingo’s stated mission is to celebrate and support Australia’s jazz sector/community. In a way, this reflects the role once played by the dingo in Australia’s First Peoples culture as a guardian or companion. Inspiration also comes from the 1991 movie of the same name that dared place Australian jazz into an international, mainstream context. Our starting place is we in Australia have made and continue to make unique offerings to the development and appreciation of jazz worldwide, and our artists are amongst the leading creative voices in jazz. In this first edition of Dingo, we have planted a whole bunch of seeds – some are questions and challenges posed by our writers to inspire further conversations, some are themes that will unfold in future editions. Underpinning all of this is an attitude to jazz that drummer Ronny Ferrella put succinctly: “It’s not what jazz is, but what jazz does.” The core Dingo team – Cal, Perri and myself – wish to extend our deepest gratitude to all of the contributors that have made Dingo possible. Thanks goes to all of our writers, artists, interviewees, advertisers, subscribers, donors, advisers, suppliers, and friends and family – your enthusiasm, support and passion have all played a part in making Dingo a reality. We are at the very beginning of imagining what Dingo can be. As its main role is giving a rare voice to the Australian jazz community, Dingo will necessarily evolve in response to its community’s needs and contributions. So, if you have an idea, see a gap, want to get involved or you just like what you see, please get in touch with us – Dingo will grow through your engagement and support. Enjoy Adam Simmons
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WHAT IS AUSTRALIAN JAZZ
024 NOTES IN YOUR EARS, INK ON THE PAGE
A PROFILE OF ROSS IRWIN
034 SWITCHING ORBITS
OBSERVATIONS ON GENDER IN JAZZ
042 INTRODUCING DINGO 052 JAZZ IN PERTH 058 REVIEWS 074 ARTIST
SCOTT VAN GEMERT
078 EDUCATION HISTORY LESSON
AUSTRALIAN JAZZ IN 2021: WHERE ARE WE AT? WHY IS IT GOOD TO LEARN JAZZ AT SCHOOL? YOUNG ARTISTS
096 GEAR REVIEWS 102 LIVE 104 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE FROM BEASTIE BOYS SQUARE, WITH LOVE XX
JAPAN CONNECTING FANS & MUSIC MEET ALEXANDER BEETS
114 CONTRIBUTORS
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Photographic Contributors
Amersfoort Jazz Festival APRA AMCOS Australian Art Orchestra Australian Music Centre Melbourne International Jazz Festival Melbourne Jazz Co-operative The Music Trust Music Victoria Port Fairy Jazz Festival Support Act Sydney Improvised Music Association Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues
Lucas Allmann Alexander Ant Samir Belhamra Paul Blenkhorn Rachel Claire David Clode Cottonbro Harry Cunningham Digital Buggu Dimitri Photography Eva Elijas Toa Heftiba Sinca Marcin Jozwiak Polina Kovalev Ron Lach Laker Oleg Magni Erik Mclean Kobby Mendez Miljan Mijatovic Manuel Moreno Humphrey Muleba Johann Piber Samen Regan Asante Anni Roenkae Casey Schackow Sides Imagery Silvia Adam Simmons Sergio Souza Star Digital The Nigmatic Vividd Pat Whelen
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Pozible Campaign Contributors Mike Barry CAVEMANverses John Cheong-Holdaway Eyal Chipkiewicz Peter Clark Des Cowley Brett Dellavedova Louise Denson Ronny Ferella Mace Francis Gemma Horbury Joe Malignaggi Christine Manetta Music Susan Millard David Moyle Tim Nikolsky - Australian Jazz Real Book Dean Ormston Heather Rogers Paul Simmons Lisa Windon
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