$25.00 – $30.00

Naarm/Melbourne based pianist Abi Lee’s Beyond, Below, and Above is a project with the core idea; “sound is primacy over the pre-written material.” Using the traditional aspects of compositions as a springboard for improvisation, the ensemble explores possibilities in keeping the core part of the pre-written materials whilst having full freedom in creativity and individuality. Lee’s originals combine materials from traditional jazz-influenced compositions with musical games, conduction, words, and prompts for ensemble improvisation with influences of Anthony Braxton, Kris Davis, Alister Spence, and Ran Blake. Focusing on the sound and its movement within Lee’s compositions, the ensemble attempts to answer the question, “How much does a pre-written material limit and/or expand creativity?”

Julien Wilson – saxophone
Abi Lee – piano
Dylan van der Schyff – drums