Sasha Gavlek (they/she) is a contemporary bassist, bandleader, composer, and educator hailing from nipaluna (Hobart), with a love for alternative jazz and rhythmic madness. Gavlek pours their soul into their compositions and improvisational work, exploring themes of personal struggles and growth, as can be seen in their debut album, On Second Thoughts. An active member within the island state's music scene, Gavlek is a part of several regularly performing acts outside of their own alt jazz quartet including Kudu Joy, Uncle Gus and the Rimshots, and FFLORA, and is a regular performer at annual events such as Dark Mofo, Mona Foma, Clarence Jazz Festival, A Festival Called Panama, and the Taste of Tasmania to name a few. On a Contemporary Music Performance scholarship, Gavlek graduated from the UTAS Conservatorium of music with a Bachelor of Music in 2019. When they’re not performing, they are tutoring bass and providing musical accompaniment across local schools.