RICHARD PAVLIDIS PRESENTS: 'Tenor Titans'

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PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 9PM FOR A 9.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 9.30PM-11.30PM) 'Tenor Titans' is a stylish journey through the legacy of the tenor saxophone, where cool restraint meets hot intensity. From the swagger of Sonny Rollins to the spirituality of John Coltrane, the tenor sax has been at the forefront of every major development in jazz history, whether playing laid-back swing, searching ballads, or burning modern improvisations. Expect a night of exploration as we indulge the sound and story of the tenor sax, and offer exciting modern takes on some favourite jazz classics. A Victorian College of the Arts graduate, Richard Pavlidis has released three acclaimed solo albums and earned international praise for his commanding sound and inventive spirit. Major US publication All About Jazz calls his playing “bright, powerful and engaging”, while The Australian has described him as a “saxophone colossus in the making.” Joining him on stage are: Nathan Liow, Piano Adam Spiegl, Double Bass Ryan Menezes, Drums Genre - Modern Jazz/Bebop