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.
Richie Cole
RICHIE COLE: ALTO KING HITS THE HEIGHTS
by Eric Myers
Sydney Morning Herald, November 12, 1980
In a brief career in jazz, the 32-year-old American alto saxophonist Richie Cole has caused enthusiastic music critics to spawn for him a number of striking nicknames. He has been called "Mr Alto Madness," "The Sax Machine" and "Young King Cole," while his improvising style has been described as "sunshine bebop." Now in Sydney for two concerts at the St James, Cole appears very much the archetypal jazz musician…
Mike Nock
RECORD REVIEWS: MIKE NOCK
by Eric Myers
Sydney Morning Herald, November 17, 1980
In Out And Around, The Mike Neck Quartet (Muse Records, TI 31 3)
Those who heard the New Zealand pianist Mike Nock perform in Australia in July, and were unable to buy his records, will be heartened to find that his American recordings are now being distributed in Australia. This disc was recorded in New York in 1978 and features Mike Brecker (tenor saxophone), George Mraz (double bass) and Al Foster (drums)…
Georgie Fame
THE TIMELESS EXCELLENCE OF GEORGIE FAME
by Eric Myers
Sydney Morning Herald, November 18, 1980
On Sunday night at The Basement, 37-year-old Georgie Fame convincingly demonstrated why he is often considered the best rhythm-and-blues singer to have come out of England. With superb intonation and jazz-oriented phrasing, Mr Fame's voice resembles a finely honed musical instrument, rather than a conventional vocal sound. He has been singing like this for more than 20 years, yet his style is as timeless and contemporary as ever…