Australian Jazz

Australian jazz is a vibrant and eclectic genre characterized by its blend of traditional jazz elements with various cultural influences unique to Australia. The genre is known for its innovation and willingness to push boundaries, often incorporating Indigenous Australian sounds and motifs, as well as fusing elements from classical, rock, and electronic music. Australian jazz musicians are revered for their technical prowess and emotive storytelling through compositions that range from the melodic and lyrical to the avant-garde and experimental. The scene thrives on collaboration and improvisation, producing a sound that is both distinctly Australian and universally appealing. The dynamic nature of the Australian jazz scene is reflected in the works of diverse artists such as the intricate compositions of the Andrea Keller Quartet and the soulful saxophone of Bernie McGann, to the hypnotic improvisations of The Necks and the refined pianism of Tony Gould.

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Live at the Glasshouse Theatre '83
Ep - 4 Tracks - Released October 19, 2024

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Allan Browne
Andrea Keller Quartet
Barney McAll
Bernie McGann
Dale Barlow
Gian Slater
Jamie Oehlers
Jonathan Zwartz
Julien Wilson
Kristin Berardi
Linda May Han Oh
Mike Nock
Paul Grabowsky
Paul Williamson Quintet
Sam Anning
Sandy Evans
Sarah McKenzie
Scott Tinkler
Simon Barker
Stephen Magnusson
The Necks
Tony Gould
Trichotomy
Sarah McKenzie
Linda May Han Oh
Kristin Berardi
Barney McAll
The Necks
Paul Grabowsky
Jonathan Zwartz
Mike Nock
Sam Anning
Simon Barker
Tony Gould
Julien Wilson
Trichotomy
Stephen Magnusson
Jamie Oehlers
Allan Browne
Scott Tinkler
Bernie McGann
Dale Barlow
Paul Williamson Quintet
Gian Slater
Andrea Keller Quartet
Sandy Evans