This special double bill features a coming together of innovative artists
from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Time and again, Brisbane has
been a breeding ground for inventive improvisers who choose the path less
travelled. Svoboda/O’Connor/Green brings together three such musicians
who turned to jazz esoterica in their formative years: drummer Tim Green
(Brisbane), double bassist Hellen Svoboda (Maestricht, Netherlands) and
pianist Joe O’Connor (Melbourne). The trio’s lyrical approach is inspired by
the innovations of Paul Bley, Garry Peacock, Paul Motion, Andrew Cyrille
and Kris Davis. Their expansive ensemble flow is underpinned by simmering
counterpoint and a sensitivity to improvised form - they patrol the quiet
underbelly of free jazz. Having recently launched his new solo album in
Europe, Sydney percussionist/composer Laurence Pike is launching it in
Melbourne in the second set. Operating at the cutting edge of the electronic,
rock and jazz music worlds for almost two decades, he has been part of
forward-thinking groups such as PVT, Triosk, Liars, Szun Waves, as well as duo
collaborations with pianist Mike Nock. ‘Holy Spring’ is his second solo album
for the UK’s The Leaf Label, and has earned him critical acclaim in the UK
and Europe. Performing with little more than a drum kit and sampler, Pike’s
shamanistic solo performances are a transcendental journey through his
own jazz history and the electronic experimentation of his bands.
Venue details
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Jazz Lab
27 Leslie St, Brunswick VIC 3056
- https://jazzlab.club/