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This magazine thing has a steep learning curve, but with wonderful discoveries along the way. Here we are for the second edition already, full of a whole bunch of different stories and insights that we are eager to share. There have been many wonderful responses to Dingo’s first edition. It is lovely to receive messages from excited subscribers about opening their Dingo packages, as well as from those who have stumbled upon the magazine by happy chance in their local newsagent. It encourages us greatly to know our passion is shared by so many others. We know copies have been picked up in all major cities and found in all sorts of places including Coonabarabran, Nambucca Heads, Corindi Beach, Lennox Head, Nowra, Katoomba, Orange, Broken Hill, Horsham, Mildura, Moriac, Allansford, Pomonal, Milawa, Cann River, Cowes, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Stanthorpe, Cunnamulla, Bribie Island, Rockhampton, Bowen, Townsville, Gawler, Victor Harbor, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Coffin Bay, Bunbury, Busselton, Kalbarri, St Helens, Launceston, Deloraine and Tennant Creek - and more than a few have headed overseas! One comment received from Brisbane drummer Dan Hirsch after reading Dingo speaks to one of the themes that has emerged in this issue: “I feel like my community is suddenly so much bigger.” There is more than one story here about the strength and resilience of community, even if it involves a struggle. At the same time, there are examples of the power of art to enact change. Which one begets the other, does community create art, or does art create community? What can they achieve together? I am writing this as lockdowns extend in some parts of the nation, impacting events around the country. We are extremely grateful to all of our writers, artists, festivals, presenters and advertisers that have done their best to keep us in the loop in ever-changing conditions to help put this magazine together. Oh, and rest assured that we’re only just getting started – ideas are already flowing for 2022! Enjoy Adam Simmons
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OPPORTUNIT Y IN COMMUNIT Y BIG BANDS, YOUTH AND THE MAKING OF JA ZZ IN AUSTR ALIA
SINGING IN THE DARKNESS A PROFILE OF HOWARD BELLING
034 CROSSING THE FLOOR HARMONY, LISTENING AND TRUST ACROSS GENRES 042 NOW IS THE TIME THE CASE FOR A NATIONAL ARTS POLICY 050 JAZZ IN ADEL AIDE 056 REVIEWS 074 ARTIST SAM BOON 076 EDUCATION A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE AUSTR ALIAN JA ZZ CONVENTION
CAPTURING THE INEFFABLE THE IMPORTANCE OF TONE IN A BIG BAND SET TING YOUNG ARTISTS
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE PEDALLING , FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER I PL ANNED FOR A MONTH , AND NOW IT’S BEEN … SHAMPOO & JA ZZ GIGS MEET ANDRE LE ROUX
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Ca me ron Fe rmoyle (19) Perth / Whadjuk land Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts, 2nd Year
I began learning about jazz music in year 10, joining the school band. After much of my own homework, I started sitting in on jam sessions, and was asked to play in WAAPA’s Jazz Young Artist program. In my final year of school, I attended the week-long Brubeck Summer Jazz Colony in San Francisco, studying under Carl Allen and more. Since studying at WAAPA and being a part of WAYJO, I have had many opportunities to learn from world renowned players and delve into the traditions of this music to play my part in its forward momentum. Teachers: Daniel Susnjar, Chris Tarr, Alex Reid Inspiration: Max Roach, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Cobb, Tony Williams, Paul Motian, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Nasheet Waits … so many. What I like about jazz? The push and pull. The interplay. The boiling of the pot. The highs, the lows. The intensity. What will I be doing in 10 years? Well, I hope that this pandemic will be over and that I get to tour, record albums and play all the time. I hope Herbie Hancock will still be around. It’s a dream of mine to study at his Institute in California and learn from his stories and theories. Favourite pizza: Pepperoni Favourite jazz club/festival: It’s got to be the Ellington Jazz Club. I also like: I love going on walks through nature, swims at the beach and enjoy painting when I can. Best practice tip: Imitate. Assimilate. Innovate.
Em m a C h ristie (19) Clayton / Wurundjeri Land Monash University, 1st Year
Emma Christie is a 19-year-old Melbourne based contemporary vocalist. She developed a keen interest in jazz music while growing up in regional Victoria, drawing inspiration from artists such as Kristin Berardi, Rachael Price and Katie Noonan. Emma is currently studying Popular Voice at Monash University, where she is merging her love for jazz and popular vocal styles to create her own unique sound.
Cameron Fermoyle / Drums
Teachers: Gerald Marko, Nitida Atkinson Inspiration: Recently I’ve been inspired by nu-funk jazz bands like Lake Street Dive, Reliably Bad and Sammy Rae & The Friends. However, as most jazz singers would agree, the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday will forever inspire me. What I like about jazz? I like how free I feel when I am singing jazz. I love that being cheeky and crossing musical boundaries is celebrated. I also love that individuality is viewed as an asset. What will I be doing in 10 years? I will still be playing music, that’s for sure. Favourite pizza: Can’t go past a trusty Margherita. Favourite jazz club/festival: Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues I also like: Exercising, reading, and being a devoted plant mum. Best practice tip: Firstly, record yourself practising because often what you hear when you sing is different to what other people hear. Secondly, when you listen back, imagine it’s a friend singing and you’ll be far less critical with your feedback, I’m sure!
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H olly Forste r (18) North Lake / Whadjuk land Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, 1st year
Growing up, I was raised in a very jazz-centric household with my dad being a jazz saxophonist and music teacher, and my older brother a jazz guitarist. When I was 12, I decided to follow in my dad’s footsteps and start learning the saxophone. Later in 2018, I joined the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra which increased my love of big band music. A year later I joined the all-female Artemis Orchestra which recently launched their debut album, The Elephant in the Room. This year, I started studying a Bachelor of Music at WAAPA and I’m loving every second of it. Holly Forster / Alto Saxophone / Flute
Teachers: Erin Royer, Harry Mitchell, Gemma Farrell Inspiration: Karolina Strassmayer, Alexa Tarantino, Camille Thurman What I like about jazz? I like that playing jazz presents a lifelong challenge. I will never be done practising; I will always have new goals to work towards. What will I be doing in 10 years? I’ll hopefully be overseas playing gigs and recording albums of original music with my own group. That’s the dream! Favourite pizza: I’m an absolute pizza fiend! I like a good meatlovers! Favourite jazz club/festival: Perth International Jazz Festival I also like: Soccer and visual art.
Emma Christie / Vocals
Best practice tip: If you use your phone as a metronome or tuner, chuck it on aeroplane mode – no distractions!
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SUPPORT ACT CRISIS REL IEF & WELLBEING HOT L I N E Support Act is Australia’s only charity to deliver crisis relief services specifically to artists, crew and music workers as a result of ill health, injury, a mental health problem, or some other crisis that impacts on their ability to work in music. This support extends to all genres, including jazz in all its varied forms. Support Act’s COVID-19 Crisis Relief Grants are now open to applications for arts workers in any of the performing arts, not limited to music, provided they meet a set criteria. This has been made possible by an additional $20 million in funding by the Australian Government through the Office for the Arts. Support Act Wellbeing Helpline – free & confidential 24/7 support: 1800 959 500 www.supportact.org.au
VA L E Dingo wishes to acknowledge the passing of the following valued members and contributors of the Australian jazz community and extend our condolences to their beloved friends and family: Graeme Osborne – ex-Chairman of Melbourne Jazz Cooperative, record distributor, critic, radio presenter Bob Gillespie – drummer, musical director Bill Kerr – clarinet, tenor sax, voice, composer/lyricist, bandleader
Additional Content Contributors ABC Jazz Amersfoort Jazz Festival APRA AMCOS Australian Art Orchestra Australian Jazz Convention Australian Music Centre Creative Original Music Adelaide Earshift Music Festival Eric Myers IKS Cultural Consulting Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Melbourne International Jazz Festival The Music Trust Perth International Jazz Festival Queensland Conservatorium Support Act Sirens Big Band Sydney Improvised Music Association Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Wizard Tone Studios The York Festival
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Liana Mikah Burgess Milner Joakim Nadell Chris Nagahama Megan Nixon Realkina Alex Rodriguez Santibanez Nick Scheerbart Janita Sumeiko Malena Gonzalez Serena U Paul Weaver Scott Webb Pat Whelen Augustine Wong Goh Ryh Yan Delila Ziebart
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