Michael Gordon Orchestra
Event description
Michael Gordon presents a set of new original jazz nonet compositions. The Orchestra features some of Christchurch's finest jazz musicians including ARA Music arts tutors.
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, Dave Panichi, Arthur Washington and Geoff Bull. He has also played many festivals with renowned Ethiopian singer Dereb the Ambassador including the 2013 Tokyo and Iwate Jazz Festivals. Michael's music has been featured on ABC radio shows Daily Planet and Jazztrack and received multiple reviews in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian newspapers.
Greg Knowles - Trumpet
Jimmy Rainey - Alto Sax
Michael Gordon - Tenor Sax / Flute
Pablo Ruiz Henao - Trombone
Gwyn Reynolds - Baritone / Soprano Sax
Nick Pitts - Piano
Brad Kang - Guitar
Brad Grainger - Double Bass
Joe McCallum - Drums
03 SESSIONS // Original and improvised music every Thursday
$15 General Admission
$10 03 Members
$10 Students
$5 Student Members
Presale via Humanitix or cash/EFTPOS on the door