dungeon jazz

 

MEDIA RELEASE

Fri. 25 April 2008

Apoplectic audience.

 

Youπll be the one having a hissy fit if you miss the Newcastle premiere concert of acclaimed young Sydney jazz ensemble Trio Apoplectic. Their one-night-only gig is at Adamstownπs dungeon jazz on Thursday (May 1).

 

In less than five years, Trio Apoplectic - Dave Jackson (alto saxophone), Abel Cross (double bass) and Alex Masso (drums) - have carved out a reputation as a truly great young Australian jazz group. A journey that has seen them tour a frenetic five times: from regional NSW and Victoria; to Hobart and Perth; to the niche venues of Sydneyπs Jazzgroove, NOWnow and 505 and Brisbaneπs Jazzworx!.

 

Somehow, they also found time to get their self titled first CD out on the respected Jazzgroove label. The rave reviews included five stars from the Weekend Australianπs music critic, John McBeath, while the Sydney Morning Heraldπs John Shand said: å... more evidence of the strength and depth of younger players... accomplished... collectively assured, with a fine balance of dynamics, intent and realization.π

 

≥When you check out www.trioapoplectic.com  you find a veritable åwhoπs whoπ of jazz critics whoπve given them big wraps,≤ dungeon jazz director, Rod Barnes said this week. ≥More than making great music, this group is passionate about the relevance of jazz as a contemporary art form.≤

 

≥Any apoplexy will be amongst those who either miss the gig or who, after catching it, want to know why itπs taken us until now to bring them here!≤