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About Aaron Blakey
Blakey’s artist Bandcamp and a 2026 Sydney Arts Guide interview identify him as a New Zealand-born jazz pianist and composer based in Sydney. The biography traces studies in Auckland, Japan, and at the Sydney Conservatorium, followed by his move to Sydney in 2011.[1][2]
Sydney Arts Guide and Jazushi document Blakey’s work as both sideman and leader, including his own quintet and recurring performances across Sydney clubs. The interview gives Blakey space to discuss composition, improvisation, and the relationship between his time in Japan and his Australian practice.[2][3]
Blakey’s artist-run Bandcamp collects Essence, The Stars, They See, Ebisu (take 2), Forgetful, Molly’s Garden, Obihiro, and several shorter releases. The Sydney Arts Guide interview supplements that catalog with embedded performance video.[1][2]
Sydney since 2011
The interview and venue biography date Blakey’s relocation and document sustained leader and sideman work in the city.[2][3]
Leader quintet
Jazushi’s artist biography distinguishes Blakey’s original-music quintet from his solo and sideman performances.[3]
Independent catalog
His Bandcamp presents albums, singles, live recordings, and short-form releases directly under the artist’s control.[1]