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Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., Brisbane Jazz Club, 1 Annie St, Kangaroo Pt

Ingrid James vox, Louise Denson keys, Sandy Evans tenor, soprano, John Stefulj multi-winds, Lyle Denman drums, Helen Russell bass.

 

 

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LDG was formed in the year 2000, shortly after pianist/composer Louise Denson emigrated from Canada to Brisbane to teach at the Queensland Conservatorium.  It is the Australian incarnation of a Montreal-based group, started in 1996, which had a remarkably similar name…
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Reviews of On the Level 

“…Denson’s play on My Favorite Things is simply exquisite: …her solo includes long idea development….it all hangs together elegantly… this performance is the best instrumental version of the tune I’ve heard outside of the Coltrane orbit.” Cadence Magazine

 “…ce premier album [est] bourré d’émotion…elle joue magnifiquement cette musique qui la possède du vertex à la plante des pieds.”  Paroles et Musique 

“…impressive and well-paced…”  Montreal Mirror

 

Reviews of Clean Start 

“Denson has…a strong Latin influence….apparent in tracks such as the sublime title tune [Clean Start]…” Brisbane Courier-Mail

“…excellent collection…from the romantic…to sizzling up-tempo tunes…and hypnotic, finger-clicking rhythms…” Brisbane Courier-Mail

“…[Denson’s compositions] are not just improvising vehicles, they are pieces, which, with their rhythmic momentum and attractive chord changes, all but ensure that strong improvisations emerge…… [Denson’s solos] sustain bold outlines and cleanly articulated ideas.” Limelight Magazine

Sanctuary features an elegant, fluent solo from Denson….” “…attractive music, played with expertise and enthusiasm.” Rhythms