Alpha Band’s unique style melds the technicality of progressive music and the idiosyncrasies of the avante grade into a captivating and oddly accessible musical landscape all their own. Tightly crafted compositions break away to a sonic universe of emotionally charged improvisations delivered with a magnificent aptitude for texture and a distinctive blend of both the intricate and organic.

double bass player - contemporary classical music - improvised music



The Australian Art Orchestra has built an unparalleled reputation over nearly twenty years for the breadth and quality of its output. Initially conceived as a contemporary jazz orchestra the group was soon recognised as a serious commissioner and interpreter of new notated works. It also developed a reputation for cross-cultural collaborations that were more ambitious than anything seen in Australian music previously and it delved into hybrid forms well before the terminology for such approaches became commonplace. 

The AAO’s work constantly seeks to stretch genres and break down the barriers separating disciplines, forms and cultures. It explores the interstices between the avant-garde and the traditional, between art and popular music, between electronic and acoustic approaches, and creates works that traverse the continuum between improvised and notated forms.

In January 2013, the AAO entered a new period of artistic leadership under the guidance of Artistic Director, Peter Knight. Knight is an internationally acclaimed composer, trumpeter and sound artist who has toured extensively throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, garnering wide acclaim for an eclectic approach that integrates jazz, world music, and experimental traditions.

With its multi-faceted programming initiatives, the AAO fosters and supports a strong and vibrant local contemporary music scene drawing inspiration from Australia’s cultural diversity. Central to this is an ongoing dedication to nurturing and deepening its dialogues with Australian indigenous cultures as well as maintaining strong connections with artistic collaborators in India, Korea, China and Indonesia. The Orchestra has a record of commitment to the notion of a future in which truly new music that integrates Asian and Western influences is part of the cultural fabric of our region.

The Australian Art Orchestra regularly tours both locally and internationally with recent cities including Paris, London, Brisbane and Chennai.  It has won numerous awards for its work including two Australian Jazz Bell awards, a 2010 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards (Group Award), the H C Coombs Creative Arts Fellowship (2010), a Helpmann Award (2004), and a 2009 Classical Music award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Australian Music in a Regional Area’.


Charmed from a long-standing friendship, Melbourne contemporary-folk outfit Elliot Cline present honest, lyrical narratives with a touch of grit and subtle complexity. 

Australian born percussionist Rebecca Lloyd-Jones, is a multiform musician,  passionate about performance, research and education. 
Currently based in San Diego, Rebecca is a doctoral candidate at UCSD under the guidance of Distinguished Professor Steven Schick and a member of resident percussion ensemble red fish blue fish.

visit my bandcamp to download my music: https://kazemde.bandcamp.com/

Australian guitarist based in New York City after living in Melbourne and Brisbane (Australia). Mostly plays contemporary jazz and improvised music.

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