Peter O'Mara: Prime Time
Event description
Peter O'Mara Prime Time
“Music of real power and coherence.. 4 1/2 stars” Downbeat
7.30pm Friday 7th March
Peter O’Mara, guitar
Paul Williamson, trumpet
Julien Wilson, saxophone
Nick Haywood, contrabass
Felix Bloxom, drums
Prime Time is a great new collaboration showcasing Peter O'Mara ́s excellent compositions and featuring some of Melbourne ́s finest jazz musicians, The mood ranges from blues, ballads, chill, groove to up tempo and there ́s plenty of room for improvisation and interaction too.
Australian jazz guitarist Peter O'Mara moved to Germany in late 1981 where he soon became one of the most versatile guitarists in Europe, including performances and recordings with Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, Bob Mintzer, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, John Taylor, Randy Brecker, Charlie Mariano, Tony Lakatos, Mike Nock, Russell Ferrante, Anthony Jackson, Marc Johnson, Adam Nussbaum, Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley, the United Jazz & Rock Ensemble and Klaus Doldinger's Passport.
ABC ́s Jazztrack will be recording Prime Time ́s performance live on Thursday 6 March.
www.youtube.com/@PeterOMaraJazzGuitar
www.peteromara.bandcamp.com/
www.peteromara.com/
Presented by the Coolroom as part of the Summer of 2025: Coolroom Jazz.
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