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James Morrison
JAMES MORRISON QUARTET AT THE LOUNGE
Reviewed by Eric Myers
Sydney Arts Guide, August 26, 2025
When James Morrison performed at Foundry 616 in March, 2023, I was there with bells on, for the simple reason that Morrison, who is perhaps the only jazz musician in the country popular enough to sell out our largest concert halls, is rarely heard in the small jazz club. To my way of thinking the small venue is the best place to hear the art form of jazz, because of the intimacy that is possible in such a space. I was delighted therefore to discover that Morrison and his quartet were, for the first time, on the jazz program at The Lounge in Chatswood, a 300-seater venue which is virtually perfect for the presentation of jazz music. This series of concerts is now steaming along successfully every month, owing to the support of Willoughby Council…