James Bowers Quartet + Visions of Nar + Hilary Geddes
Earshift Music label showcase
Tuesday 21 October, 7:30PM
Chapel Off Chapel
Sydney’s acclaimed record label Earshift Music presents a dynamic triple bill of cutting-edge Australian jazz: the explosive genre-bending My Quartet Album from pianist-composer James Bowers; the mystical jazz-folk fusion of Visions of Nar; and Redleaf, a deeply expressive new work by award-winning guitarist Hilary Geddes.
Prolific pianist James Bowers delivers his My Quartet Album featuring drummer Shun Ishiwaka, bassist Marty Holoubek and trumpeter Ben Harrison in a fearless exploration of warped groove, jagged swing, and raw beauty – pushing boundaries with playful intensity and striking originality.
Visions of Nar unites pianist Zela Margossian, saxophonist-composer Jeremy Rose, and tabla master Bobby Singh in a rich blend of jazz, Armenian folk and global contemporary sounds. Intricate rhythms and free-flowing improvisation define their timeless yet forward-moving sonic landscapes.
Hilary Geddes’ Redleaf merges jazz, indie, and experimental influences in an emotionally resonant set driven by her stellar quartet. With pianist Novak Manojlovic, double-bassist Maximillian Alduca and drummer Alexander Inman-Hislop, Geddes delivers bold, improvisation-rich music with heart and nuance.
This is the vanguard of Australian jazz in an unforgettable night of innovative music from some of our most creative minds.
James Bowers Quartet:
James Bowers – piano
Ben Harrison – trumpet
Marty Holoubek – bass
Shun Ishiwaka – drums
Visions of Nar:
Zela Margossian – piano
Jeremy Rose – saxophone
Bobby Singh – tabla
Hilary Geddes Quartet:
Hilary Geddes – guitar
Novak Manojlovic – piano
Maximillian Alduca – double bass
Alexander Inman-Hislop – drums
This event is part of our Earshift Music label showcases — check out the other showcase on Wed 22 Oct, with RAKI + INFINITY.
