Jazz Australia
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In the mid-1960s, Australian jazz was quietly building its own identity, distinct from the American mainstream yet deeply conversant with it. This 1967 CBS compilation captures that moment—a snapshot of local players working through bebop and modal jazz vocabularies with their own sensibility. The five tracks here, from "Lonely Girl" through the enigmatic "Conjur-Man," showcase musicians who understood the language of hard bop and cool jazz but weren't simply imitating imports. There's a particular character to Australian jazz of this era: technically assured but less aggressively forward-leaning than the American avant-garde, with room for introspection and restraint. Whether you're curious about jazz outside the usual documented centers or want to hear how these ideas traveled and took root in different soil, this record offers genuine listening—no novelty, just skilled players in their element.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Some marks on the record. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | CBS |
| Year | 1967 |
| Country | Australia |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Lonely Girl 11:25
A2. Lazy Days 7:49
A3. Spirit Song 4:08
B1. Two-Part Sketch 11:14
B2. Conjur - Man 12:36
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