This is a special collaboration of Sydney and Melbourne musicians to perform a world premiere of the major work, Heart|Rhythm|Love (composed by Sandy Evans, with the assistance of an Australia Council Fellowship). This work takes the listener on a beautiful, thrilling and dynamic journey, seamlessly interweaving influences from Indian music and jazz in a joyous celebration. It is written and performed in honour of the late mridangam virtuoso Guru Kaaraikudi Mani (whom Evans worked with in the Australian Art Orchestra) in gratitude for his brilliance, wisdom, inspiration, guidance, generosity and friendship in music and in life. Sydney-based Sandy Evans (soprano and tenor saxophones) and Sai-Sarangan Ravichandhira (mridangam) join with Melbourne’s Tripataka (whose members are longtime students of Indian music): Adrian Sherriff (bass trombone), Jonathan Dimond (electric bass guitar), and Adam King (drum set). Visit: https://sandyevans.com.au & https://tripataka.net