Drum Scene’s interview with Simon Barker is available at Australian magazine stands, music stores or via online subscription

13th to 15th of January is Jazz Groove’s 3rd annual Summer Festival in Sydney, with a fantastic program curated by musicians.

Join us at 5pm for the Gala Night on Saturday the 14th January at the Tom Mann Theatre, followed by a Q&A with Simon Barker and Emma Franz. After the screening will be two wonderful performances by two Freedman Fellows and their bands – Ben Hauptmann’s BOB and Matt mcMahon’s Paths and Streams.

To download the full program and details click JAZZ-GROOVE_Festival_Program_2012.pdf

To read the interview with Simon Barker in Fine Music click fm Jazzgroove

Click on underlined link to listen to Emma Franz featured on ‘Jazz Inspired’ – an hour radio program created and hosted by pianist Judy Carmichael on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Real Jazz Sirius 72/XM70, Thursdays 9pm PST (12am Friday EST) and Sunday 8am EST.