Music Nights
Cameron Jones took the stage, delivering a masterclass in manouche jazz that left the audience spellbound. With a deft blend of pulsing rhythms, expressive melodies, and spontaneous improvisation, Jones channeled the spirit of Django Reinhardt with remarkable authenticity and energy.
Audiences were transported into a world of delicate interplay and rhythmic mastery as Maryam Rahmani and Maharshi Raval performed an extraordinary fusion of Persian and Indian classical music. The collaboration offered a rare glimpse into how two deeply rooted musical traditions can converse while maintaining their own identities.
Sydney audiences were treated to an extraordinary performance by Sitar Boy, the project of multi-genre musician Anil Dhital, whose unique fusion of classical Indian sitar with ambient, electronic, and world music created a truly transcendent experience.
Sydney audiences were transported into the immersive sonic universe of Polymorphic Orkestra, an electro-acoustic ensemble renowned for their improvisational prowess and cutting-edge approach to contemporary jazz. With a blend of traditional instruments, media technology, audio effects, and pre-recorded stems, the ensemble crafted a performance that felt both spontaneous and meticulously expressive.
The city was filled with the delicate interplay and rich textures of acoustic jazz as Guy Strazz and Matt McMahon reunited for a highly anticipated performance. With decades of combined experience performing nationally and internationally, the duo delivered a set that was both masterful and deeply expressive, reflecting the many musical journeys they have undertaken.