ERIC MYERS REVIEWS 1980-87
Eric Myers was the Sydney Morning Herald’s inaugural jazz critic, his first review appearing on February 2, 1980. This folder contains reviews and articles written by Myers up to his resignation in 1982. Text published in the newspaper is reproduced here, with the addition of photographs which may or may not have appeared in the newspaper. In 1983 Myers moved to The Australian, where he was that paper’s jazz critic, until he resigned towards the end of 1987. His reviews for that newspaper appear also in this folder. Articles which appeared in other publications are included here, if they serve to document the performances of Australian jazz musicians. Readers can click on the INDEX button for a list of reviews or articles in this folder.
Jodie-Ann Gillies
JODIE-ANN GILLIES: A NAME TO BE REMEMBERED
by Eric Myers
The Australian, December 9, 1985
According to all reports, Jodie-Ann Gillies won the recent Australian Singing Competition from a very strong field. It was therefore no surprise that, at this performance, she turned out to be splendidly talented, with the voice, the singing ability and personality which may well lead to a major career in the theatre. Miss Gillies, who could not be considered a jazz singer, is apparently a student of the great Broadway musicals. She took the audience through standards like Burton Lane's On A Clear Day, Richard Rodgers' My Favourite Things and Hello Young Lovers, George Gershwin's The Man I Love and Summertime, and Harold Arlen's Blues In The Night and Over The Rainbow…
Charlie Munro
JAZZMAN CHARLIE MUNRO DIES, 68
by Eric Myers
The Australian, December 16, 1985
The distinguished musician Charlie Munro, died on December 9, 1985, aged 68, following a cerebral haemorrhage. He was one of the most important musicians in the history of Australian jazz, his career encompassing the swing, bop and modern jazz eras. A brilliant composer, arranger and instrumentalist, he played the cello — the only instrument in which he had formal training — and the saxophone family, as well as flute and clarinet. He was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, on May 23, 1917…
Judy Bailey
JUDY BAILEY STILL ONE OF OUR MOST INVENTIVE PIANISTS
by Eric Myers
The Australian, December 18, 1985
The pianist Judy Bailey has been in the top echelons of Australian jazz for over 20 years, so it may come as a surprise that she is still a developing musical personality. Her current quartet, which will tour Asia early in 1986 for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Musica Viva, provides the sort of full-blooded and original modern jazz which should make them excellent ambassadors for Australian music. The quartet includes Col Loughnan (flute and saxophones), Ron Philpott (bass) and Ron Lemke (drums)...