Michael Gordon Octet (SYD)

ABOUT MICHAEL GORDON OCTET

Sydney based composer and saxophonist Michael Gordon presents a night of original jazz octet compositions.The music is influenced by jazz composers such as Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk, as well as incorporating elements of classical composition and the Great American Songbook.

Jazz saxophonist and composer Michael Gordon attended Sydney Conservatorium and has spent the last 10 years living in Sydney. He has performed with many of Australia's finest jazz musicians such as John Harkins, Andrew Dickeson, Michael Griffin and Dave Panichi. Michael's music has been featured on ABC radio and RNZ as well as being reviewed in several Australian newspapers.

www.michaelgordon.bandcamp.com

Band:
Dan Quigley - Trumpet
Joshua Hatcher - Alto Saxophone
Michael Gordon - Tenor Saxophone
Patrick Atkinson - Trombone
Bec Scolnik - Baritone Saxophone
Benjamin van Jole - Piano
Nick Quigley - Double Bass
Christopher Evans - Drums

MORE INFO:
Doors open from 7:30PM
Music from 8pm
Look for the Big Red Doors on Exhibition St!

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