JAZZ CHANTEUSE IS WARM LIKE A QUEENSLAND SUMMER AND HONEST LIKE A COUNTRY TOWN Judith Wright Centre presents KRISTIN BERARDI AND JAMES SHERLOCK CD LAUNCH “Kristin is a true musician in every sense of the word and for that reason I believe she is one of our finest singers and is destined for great things." Katie Noonan (george, elixir) “warm like a Queensland summer, sweet like a lamington drive and honest like a country town."  [ ... ]

New York Drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts latest CD titled WATTS is now available down under exclusively through Pinnacles Music. “WATTS” Jeff’s fifth release as bandleader features a quartet of prodigious contemporary jazz talent - Branford Marsalis (sax), Terence Blanchard (trumpet), Christian McBride (bass) and Jeff on drums. Not only one of the most in demand jazz and influential drummers in the world today, Jeff is also renowned for his unique compositions. “WATTS” shares 10 tracks of his creati [ ... ]

“If You Were There” Kristin Berardi’s second duo album release on boutique label Pinnacles Music has won the coveted “Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album” at the 2010 Australian Jazz Awards know as “The Bells”. Featuring the mesmerising vocal talent of Kristin Berardi and magical guitarist James Sherlock the album is comprised of three original Berardi creations and eight unforgettable standards that demonstrate the unique rapport the pair has forged since their musical partnership began in 20 [ ... ]

If You Were There
Kristin Berardi and James Sherlock
Pinnacles Music The Australian October 03, 2009 IT must be quite a while since a jazz vocalist, especially an Australian one, has released an album with just solo guitar accompaniment. Even the famous 1955 Julie London album with guitarist Barney Kessell containing the hit Cry Me a River added an acoustic bass. But if any two performers are up to the task it is this talented Brisbane duo. Award-winning vocalist Kristin Berard [ ... ]

 New York Drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts latest CD titled WATTS is now available down under exclusively through Pinnacles Music. “WATTS” Jeff’s fifth release as bandleader features a quartet of prodigious contemporary jazz talent - Branford Marsalis (sax), Terence Blanchard (trumpet), Christian McBride (bass) and Jeff on drums. Not only one of the most in demand jazz and influential drummers in the world today, Jeff is also renowned for his unique compositio [ ... ]

THIS collection of compositions by Rafael Karlen features 11 leading jazz performers from the highly active Brisbane scene, including the composer on tenor sax and flute. Two vocalists appear on a track each and are alone worth the price for fans of vocals: Hannah Macklin contributing her voice-as-instrument in the title track and the brightest new star on the Australian jazz vocal scene, Megan Washington, singing her lyrics in the ethereal Water and Time. The album varies in style and moo [ ... ]

"Toby Wren dishes up 13 original compositions on his latest album umlaut, transcended by impressive performances, featuring a post-modernist approach to the acoustic jazz trio style.
Each track seems like a masterpiece piece in its own right, leaving the listener wondering what to expect next. Especially at track 13 umulaut, which unleashes a flurry of musical ideas, driven at high tempo, that takes off into journey of interaction and dialogue between each instrument.This interaction is even [ ... ]

Pinnacles Music is a record label producing high quality recorded music on CD and DVD. Our catalogue covers jazz, blues and contemporary music genres. Pinnacles Music is a division of Absolute Events.   Browse the Pinnacles online catalogue     Absolute Events is an Australian company that connects business clients with musicians, composers and visual artists. We have an extensive roster of award winning musicians that deliver quality performances for festivals, concerts, [ ... ]

Watermark - This could be exhibit A in the case that some of the world's most exciting jazz is being made in Australia. Slashing colours and jolting rhythms transfix you from the outset, and the levels of invention and ardour ensure the captivation does not flag.

Australian jazz vocalist and composer Kristin Berardi was announced winner of the 2006 Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition at the 40th Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 4th

James Sherlock's Watermark is receiving great praise - 4.5 stars from John McBeath, The Australian July 2006 "This landmark album lifts the profile of young Brisbane guitarist James Sherlock to national signifigance.
The other three players are - Scott Tinkler (Trumpet), Brett Hirst (Bass) and Simon Barker (Drums) - are already in the top echelon of Australian jazz.