Jamie Holmes QUARTET @ the Brunny Green

Doors @ 6:30, music @ 7pm

Jamie Holmes QUARTET was assembled to explore the intersection between the evolving songbook of contemporary New York jazz and an Australian musical identity. Featuring music by personal heroes including Immanuel Wilkins and Chris Potter alongside Jamie’s own compositions, written in dialogue with these influences, the quartet brings together intricate rhythmic and harmonic structures, lyrical melodies and a deep connection to the jazz tradition.

Featuring

Jamie Holmes - Alto Sax

Charlie Smith - Piano

Jack Smythe - Bass

Pat Skarejew - Drums

Jamie Holmes is an emerging Melbourne/Naarm-based saxophonist and composer/arranger studying Jazz & Improvisation at the Melbourne Conservatorium. Recognised for his high-octane playing and involved compositional style, he performs regularly across Melbourne’s contemporary and traditional jazz scenes at venues including the Paris Cat Jazz Club, the Night Cat, Howler and the JazzLab. Having studied under leading Australian jazz musicians including Carl Mackey, Angela Davis and Mat Jodrell, Jamie is thrilled to showcase his latest musical venture.