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editor Wominjeka/Welcome Our little Dingo is turning three!
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It feels we have managed to establish something of our identity over the past few years, though in preparing each edition I always enjoy the surprises: first, as the articles start coming in; then as the spreads are designed, bringing the words alive visually. And each time, it feels we are discovering new possibilities, new perspectives on what Dingo might be. Jazz is inextricably linked to identity. Identity is our sense of self, our way to connect to a community; it informs our being and how we act in the world. In a recent university class with some young music students, they generously shared stories of how improvisation formed part of their being, their history and about the processes involved that create opportunities for authentic self-expression. While each student presented a clear sense of identity through words and sounds, there was nothing limiting in regard to style within their responses. Improvisation for these young artists is alive and of the “now”, not a museum piece to be archived – encouraging indeed! How we identify is crucial in these times. It can mean being included or excluded – though we don’t always get to decide for ourselves. An example where definitions may have implications will be in how the jazz sector fits into the scope of activity for the newly announced Music Australia as part of the National Cultural Policy. Identity may be expressed through style, but style does not define identity. Jazz is the same in this regard as identity. Unfortunately, the debate about what constitutes jazz can more often be based on style. Though if I could, I would give the final word to the beloved and recently departed saxophonist Wayne Shorter with his quote: “Jazz is not supposed to be something that’s required to sound like jazz. For me, the word ‘jazz’ means, ‘I dare you.’” Enjoy Adam Simmons
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EDITOR’S LET TER
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S POTLIGHT
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RECORD STORES: WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR
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S HIFTING TH E CONVERSATION A PROFILE OF GEMMA FARRELL
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ACID ON TAP: E XPLORING JA ZZ THROUGH NEURODIVERSIT Y
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REVIVE CONSIDERING THE NATIONAL CULTUR AL POLICY
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JAZZ IN SYDN EY
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REVIEWS
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ARTIST L ACHY HAMILTON
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EDUCATION HISTORY LESSON: SIMA STEVL AND DEEP DIVE IMPROVISATION AND CRE ATIVIT Y YOUNG ARTISTS
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GE AR REVIEWS
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LIVE
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GLOBAL PERS PECTIVE
SPOTLIGHT ON SINGAPORE NO PL ACE LIKE HOME / NÍL AON TINTE ÁN MAR DO THINTE ÁN FÉIN MEET LYNET TE IRWIN GR ANT WRITING 101: DEFINE YOUR PROJECT
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