The Energy of Jazz: NOW 2022

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This winter, SIMA presents a series of three unique concerts to answer the question - What is Jazz: NOW?

Acknowledging the roots of jazz, while still pushing the genre forward with innovation - this concert promises edge-of-your-seat spontaneous dialogue from incomparable masters of their instruments. Their names alone speak for themselves.

Sandy Evans/Andrew Robson Quartet

A never-heard-before new collaboration between Sandy Evans and Andrew Robson puts supported experimentation and collaborative interplay at the forefront. Bringing together Evans' powerful tenor sound and soaring soprano melodies, with Robson's great sense of groove and an uncanny instinct for melodic lyricism, the group will create a thrilling and engaging musical dialogue of original works.

• Sandy Evans: tenor, soprano saxophones

• Andrew Robson: alto, baritone saxophones

• Brett Hirst: double bass

• Hamish Stuart: drums

'…This saxophonist ranks as one of the best contemporary jazz composers/musicians anywhere.' - Ian Patterson, allaboutjazz.com

Galaxstare ft. Kristin Berardi & 21monks

• Richard Maegraith - Tenor Saxophone

• Kristin Berardi - Vocals

• Gary Daley - Keys

• Jonathan Zwartz - Double Bass

• Tim Firth - Drums

• 21Monks - Spoken Word

'Like Chick Corea, [Richard] Maegraith is not afraid to move beyond of the bounds of whatever constitutes jazz' - John Hardaker, Jazz and beyond

Returning home from Berlin, veteran Sydney saxophonist Richard Maegraith and vocalist Kristin Berardi launch their long-awaited 3rd album, 'Listening with your eyes' under the pseudonym 'Galaxstare'. Kristin Berardi is heralded as Australia's greatest jazz vocalist, with international recognition that attests to the claim. Her voice has strength and directness from its honesty and vulnerability.

Special guest hip-hop artist 21monks joins on a selection of compositions, bringing his unique cross-genre experience to the mic.