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.
Peter O’Mara
PETER O’MARA & DAVID MARTIN: EXCELLENT MUSIC IN CONTRASTING STYLES
by Eric Myers
Sydney Morning Herald, November 7, 1980
This was an outstanding evening of local jazz, attended by a somewhat smaller audience than is usual at Jazz Action Society concerts. The group Concept was an excellent vehicle for the talented 22-year-old Peter O'Mara, who played electric and acoustic guitars, and wrote all the compositions performed, other than the opening number. He was joined by Graham Jesse (saxophones), Michael Bartolomei (piano), Jackie Orszaczky (electric bass), and Greg Tell (drums)…
Louis Armstrong
RECORD REVIEWS
by Eric Myers
Sydney Morning Herald, November 10, 1980
Louis Armstrong: Chicago Concert, Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars (CBS S2BP 220229); Hollywood Madness, Richie Cole (Muse Records, MR 5207)
Crossfire
SOUND QUALITY IN REVIEW RECORDS
by Eric Myers
Sydney Morning Herald, November 10, 1980
Crossfire, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Ramsey Lewis, Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, Bruce Cale Quartet, Lester Bowie…