Josh Meader Trio

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Josh Meader guitar · Alex Hirlian drums · Matt Thomson keys Straight from Australia with an electrifying energy, the Josh Meader Trio is redefining the boundaries of modern jazz guitar and cutting-edge fusion. Led by Josh Meader , a guitar prodigy and First-Class Honours graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the trio serves as a perfect bridge between jazz tradition and the latest global trends. Meader has become an essential reference point in the international guitar community, thanks to his lightning-fast phrasing and melodic sensitivity. These qualities have seen him grace legendary stages such as Montreux Jazz Festival, and JazzAhead in Bremen. Recently, his artistic standing was further solidified by a high-profile collaboration with the iconic drummer Virgil Donati on a reimagining of Allan Holdsworth ’s City Nights, a project met with widespread acclaim from international critics. The trio is completed by two heavyweights of the Australian scene, both winners of the prestigious National Jazz Award: Alex Hirlian on drums (2018) and Matt Thomson on keyboards (2021). F