JAZZGROOVE IN JULY
7th July
10pm The Marcello Maio Group
Tony Allayialis - vocals
Ngaiire Joseph - vocals
James Greening - trombone
Marcello Maio - keys
Junichi Shiomi - bass
Steve Marin - percussion, drums
Rodrigo Galvao - drums
Marcello brings together a selection of Sydney's finest, including an awesome percussion section from Chile and Brazil. Expect some delectable original material from his soon to be released album, Samba Mundi, covering all that is Salsa, Samba and Jazz.
8:30pm Showa 44
Carl Dewhurst - guitar
Simon Barker - drums
Showa 44 deliver a sonic tour de force, combining ambient sounds with ear-splitting electronics. With Barker's repetitive motifs (via the use of gongs) and Dewhurst's powerful guitar playing, the duo carves out an adventuresome route through the world of sound.
14th July
10pm Baz
Aaron Flower - guitar
Bruce Reid - lap steel
Karl Laskowski - tenor sax
Zoe Hautpmann - bass
James Hauptmann - drums
Well regarded as a distinctive and exciting guitarist, Aaron also continues to develop a strong compositional voice. His work reveals a deep appreciation of harmony and mood, while serving as an inspiring improvisational springboard for his band.
8:30pm The Virculum Collective (NYC)
Spike Mason - alto sax
Richard Maegraith - tenor sax
Mark Lau - bass
Tim Firth - drums
Following a seven year hiatus, Mark Lau finally visits from New York City, to play with three close friends and collaborators. The collective will draw from such diverse influences as alternate rock and ambient electronica.
21st July
10pm The Adrian Mears "Visiting" Quartet (Germany)
Adrian Mears - trombone
Gavin Ahearn - piano
Cameron Undy - acoustic bass
Nic Cecire - drums
Adrian departed Australian shores 17 years ago, to investigate the jazz scene overseas. Based in Germany, he has become a major figure on the European and international jazz scene, performing with many distinguished top acts. On this short visit he teams up with old and new friends in an exciting quartet that will showcase originals and modified standards.
8:30pm The Three Omegas
James Waples - drums
Mike Majkowski - double bass
Dave de Vries - guitar, harmonica
After six months of weekly hangs, plays and general work shopping of ideas, the Three Omegas are ready to reveal to audiences the fruits of their labour. The group strives to present a unique approach to the guitar trio format by exploring music with an uninhibited openness, embracing uneasiness and a shared intuitive trust.
28th July
10pm Trio Apoplectic
Dave Jackson - alto saxophone
Abel Cross - double bass
Alex Masso - drums
Trio Apoplectic's journey has taken them to many of the regular homes of jazz and improvised music in Australia, as well as areas with little or no live exposure to the music. Now after much time on the road they return to Sydney for their last gig. Ever!
8:30pm Pollen Trio (Canberra)
Austin Buckett - piano
Chris Pound - double bass
Evan Dorrian - drums
Their sound is a synthesis of ideas, influenced by elements of jazz, rock, classical, electronic and folk music, performed in a piano trio context. Their debut album 'Amalgama' (under former name Austin Benjamin Trio) was released on hellosQuare recordings in November 2008.
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