Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Australian Music Legends


James Morrison has posted this historic footage of himself on his Youtube channel. Proof that he once had lots of hair.

He is playing with Australian Jazz legend, Don Burrows. Don is now 82 and is still occasionally performing and when he does, it's a treat as this video from Australia Day, 2010 shows.

When the video of James Morrison was recorded, he was a young promising star. I wonder what young promising stars are lurking at Mitchell Conservatorium this year?

The secret of James' success? Talent of course, but also taking every opportunity he could to perform and meeting and listening to the great jazz players.