January 2020
Kaufman/Gratowski/De Joode (Berlin/Amsterdam) – Debut
Kaufmann/Gratkowski/de Joode combine the transparency of early 21st century chamber music – silence, the moving into and out of noise regions, textural juxtapositions, the relics of almost tonal harmony surging up then evaporating just as quickly – with the energy, the rhythmic momentum and unpredictability of jazz and other rhythmically more aggressive musics.
Find out more »February 2020
Tony Gould’s 80th birthday celebration with guests Arte Kanela
This special concert is the first celebration of the 80th birthday – and ongoing career – of the highly respected pianist/composer/educator Dr. Tony Gould, who retired from his full time position as Professor of Music at Monash University at the end of 2015, but has continued to teach (including work at the James Morrison Academy). Gould is possibly the most ‘formally’ recognised figure to work in the Australian jazz scene (although he refers to his music as "post-jazz"), with a…
Find out more »Stephen Magnusson & Kinfolk – “4 days of 50”
To belatedly mark this unassuming artist’s 50th Birthday in 2019, he opted to perform with “Kinfolk”, his group of long term collaborators in Tim Neal (Hammond organ), Frank DiSario (double bass) and Dave Beck (drums) to produce earthy, bluesy grooves, while retaining the freedom to take the music in different directions.
Find out more »Anton Delecca Quartet
The band will primarily play original compositions by Delecca, along with arrangements of selected standards. The compositions are passionate, and the music is informed by a deep love and respect for jazz history and tradition, along with a diverse range of influences including, folk and rock (particularly singer/songwriters), gospel, spiritual jazz, 70s acid fusion (Steve Grossman, etc), and music from the current NYC jazz scene.
Find out more »Frank and the Dreamers – CD Launch
Legendary guitarists Stephen Magnusson and Lucas Michailidis bring their distinctive mastery of sound and space to make this a unique ‘two guitar’ ensemble. Supporting their rich and varied textures are DiSario’s bass, together with his long-time collaborator Dave Beck (drums).
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