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FROCK


Tues
31

Frock are five musicians bringing together years of performance and writing experience in to one ensemble. The group explores compositional forms and aesthetics from cultures as varied as Eastern Europe, Cuba, West Africa and Latin America. These influences are combined with passion, energy, and humour to form the unique hybrid that is Frock


Anthony Schulz, piano accordion and piano
Adam Starr, guitar and vocals
Dave Beck, drums
Craig Beard, vibraphone, marimba and untuned percussionSimon Starr, acoustic bass

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Julien Wilson/Phil Treloar/Phil Rex Trio

Thurs
02

Local saxophonist Julien Wilson and bass player Phil Rex collaborate with legendary Australian jazz drummer Phil Treloar for a special trio gig this thursday as part of their east coast tour

Phil Treloar has been based in Japan for many years, but his influence on the creative Australian jazz scene has continued to be significant (as writer/critic John Shand pointed out in his recent book, Jazz : the Australian Accent). When based in Sydney, Treloar collaborated with kindred experimental spirits in the late Roger Frampton and Melbourne’s David Tolley, as well as jazz artists such as Bruce Cale and Bernie McGann. But after obtaining a degree in composition and study in the USA and India, he concentrated his main energies on composition and leading his own group, the highly-regarded Feeling – Thought (featuring Mark Simmonds). For this welcome visit, Treloar has recently formed Spaces and Streams, a performance initiative which involves the outstanding Melbourne musicians, Julien Wilson (tenor sax) and Philip Rex (acoustic bass). This collaboration will feature compositionally guided contemporary improvisation.

“Phil Treloar is one of the most important figures in Australian creative music. Any one of his areas of endeavor – drummer, percussionist, composer, conceptualist or bandleader – may have been enough to earn him this plaudit. Together they add up to a staggering contribution.” - John Shand, 2009. ‘Phil Treloar : Magus’ in Jazz – the Australian Accent


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Anton Delecca Quartet

Fri
03

Tenor saxophonist Anton Delecca leads this modern quartet playing mainly original compositions - recently featured on their new album "Lost City"

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Marc Hannaford - rhodes piano
Tamara Murphy - bass
Danny Farrugia - drums

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Browne/Hughes/Robertson Trio

Sat
04

The amazing trio of Allan Browne - drums, Geoff Hughes - guitar and Ben Robertson - bass play this saturday night.

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