James Morrison – Postcards From Down Under (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1988

Postcards From Down Under is an LP by James Morrison from 1988 released on the WEA label.

About this album

Postcards From Down Under is a lively showcase for James Morrison’s broad jazz vocabulary, balancing post-bop improvisation with Latin rhythms and jazz-funk drive. Issued in 1988, the album reflects Morrison’s early reputation as a fearless multi-instrumentalist and bandleader, equally at home in swing tradition and contemporary fusion settings. The writing leans into brisk ensemble interplay, melodic themes and hard-grooving momentum, with titles that hint at its Australian setting without sacrificing international jazz language. For listeners drawn to modern jazz with strong rhythmic shape and sharp soloing, it stands as an engaging snapshot of Morrison’s rise.

Genre: Jazz