Oscar Bruten Septet Plays: The Music of Monk and Mingus

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PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN 6PM FOR A 6.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 6.30PM-8.10PM) The Music of Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus represent some of the most important developments in the jazz idiom, with Oscar Bruten’s original arrangements reimagining their works for the modern era. This concert will feature classic Monk and Mingus themes, with a number of styles; songs to dance to, intimate ballads and sophisticated masterpieces. Oscar Bruten’s Septet features some of the brightest upcoming minds in the Melbourne music scene. The ensemble aims to explore the last 100 years of jazz tradition, allowing the listeners to experience the rich history of jazz music. Each set of music features brand new arrangements by Oscar Bruten, aiming to transform these styles, blending the tradition of jazz music with modern language and styles. The members of the band include: Personnel: Oscar Bruten: Tenor Saxophone and Arrangements Dean Kalaitzidis: Alto Saxophone Thien Pham: Trumpet Oskar Moore: Trombone Abi Lee: Piano Max Raz-Liebman: Bass Jasper Bruten: Drums Beginning on clarinet at the age of 1