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List of Events
Stephen Byth Octet – Premiere
Returning from three years studying and living abroad in Boston, USA, saxophonist and composer Stephen Byth brings together a group of eight of his favourite Australian musicians to play music from his upcoming album, ‘Reparations'.
Tony Gould 81st birthday celebration
For this occasion, he is joined by longtime colleagues Ben Robertson (double bass) and Tony Floyd (drums), together with guests, Angela Davis (alto saxophone), and Mirko Guerrini (tenor saxophone). He also wishes to “introduce” one of his favourite young classical pianists - Berta Brozgul- who will perform Chopin and other classical pieces in a solo cameo.
Stephen Magnusson (Solo) & Guests
Guitarist/composer Stephen Magnusson is one of the most versatile and distinctive musicians in Australia. For this concert, he will bring a wealth of experience in performing two solo sets (with a guest or two).
Ted Vining Trio & Blow
Now based in Hobart, veteran drummer Ted Vining is an important figure in jazz circles for forming two long-running ensembles: the Ted Vining Trio (1970-2006) and Musiikki Oy (renamed as Blow in 2000). Expect an evening of music characterised by the group's trademark interplay, humour and swing.
Christopher Hale & Luke Moler
Moller joins close friend Christopher Hale for a night of reuniting, some bluegrass and country tunes, a bit of swinging, lots of string instruments, a few songs and maybe a friend or two. Hale (bass, mandolin, guitar, lap steel), Moller (violin, octave violin, mandolin, guitar)
Laurence Pike (Sydney) Solo + CD Launch & Niran Dasika (Solo)
Sydney percussionist/composer Laurence Pike returns to Melbourne to launch Prophecy – his third solo album. The opening set features Niran Dasika, a multi award-winning trumpeter and improvisor, known for his etherial, expressive trumpet playing and deeply evocative compositions, described as “ravishing” (Sydney Morning Herald) and “exquisite” (Australian Book Review). For the first set, Niran Dasika’s solo performances combine his virtuosic trumpet playing with synthesisers and live electronics to create immersive, beautiful soundscapes, all with a focus on his lyrical trumpet playing.