Live Jazz in Melbourne

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#Yunior Terry/#bass

#Ebs Daramola/#drums

Grammy-nominated, ARIA Award-winning pianist and composer Barney McAll joins forces with the brilliant young drummer Ebs Daramola and the free-wheeling virtuosity of Cuban bassist Yunior Terry. “Barney has always been a spiritual and positive voice, a conceptualist with great empathy and humor. His activities were always intriguing and his powers on the keys formidable.” Kurt Rosenwinkel Barney McAll – Piano Yunior Terry – Bass Ebs Daramola – Drums Check out Barney McAll

Thu, Jul 9, 7:30 PM

MUSICIANS

#Harry Morrison/#bass

#Danny Fischer/#drums

Grammy-nominated, ARIA Award-winning pianist-composer Barney McAll presents his Non Compliance Trio. “Using space and simplicity, Barney McAll conjures mighty music.” All About Jazz Barney McAll – Piano Harry Morrison – Bass Danny Fischer – Drums Check out Barney McAll

Thu, Jul 16, 7:30 PM

MUSICIANS

#Julien Wilson/#saxophone

#Hugh Stuckey/#guitar

#Harry Morrison/#bass

#Felix Bloxsom/#drums

Grammy-nominated, ARIA Award-winning pianist-composer Barney McAll presents his Unforeseen Quintet performing new music inspired by uncertain times and unforeseen mirrors. Featuring some of Australia’s most compelling improvisers, the ensemble explores the space between composition and spontaneity, where questions matter as much as answers. Listening deeply and responding in real time, the quintet creates music that is fluid, searching and alive to the present moment. “In what was palpably one of the highlights of the festival, pianist Barney McAll advanced his well-deserved reputation as one of the current giants of Australian jazz.” – The Australian Barney McAll – Piano Julien Wilson – Saxophone Hugh Stuckey – Guitar Harry Morrison – Bass Felix Bloxsom – Drums Check out Barney McAll

Thu, Jul 23, 7:30 PM

MUSICIANS

#Julien Wilson/#saxophone

#Harry Morrison/#bass

#Danny Fischer/#drums

Revisiting some obscure standards and some haunting ballads and understanding how listening is more important than playing. McAll is partial to unleashing surprises himself, whether they be radical dynamic shifts – such as suddenly reducing a solo to the merest trickle of notes against thrumming bass and whispered cymbal chatter – or just finding bewitchingly unexpected turns to take in developing a melody. Masterful. Sydney Morning Herald Barney McAll – Piano Julien Wilson – Saxophone Harry Morrison – Bass Danny Fischer – Drums Check out Barney McAll

Thu, Jul 30, 7:30 PM

MUSICIANS

#Yunior Terry/#bass

#Ebs Daramola/#drums

For this special performance, Barney McAll reunites with bassist Yunior Terry and drummer Ebs Daramola for an evening of fearless improvisation and spontaneous musical architecture. Together they create music that is playful, profound and utterly unpredictable; where melody, rhythm and imagination remain in constant motion. “Barney is one of my favorite pianists, that’s why he’s been in my band for the last 20 years.” – Gary Bartz Barney McAll – Piano Yunior Terry – Bass Ebs Daramola – Drums Check out Barney McAll