Salamanca Jazz ~ Denson-Bywater Quartet

Salamanca Jazz is Live in the Founders Room on Woobys Lane, with 
the Denson-Bywater Quartet

Saturday 28th February 2026
Doors & bar open at 7pm
Music from 7:30pm 

The Founders Room on Woobys Lane
Salamanca Arts Centre 

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Featuring Louise Denson (piano); Phil Bywater (saxes); Hamish Houston (bass); and Tom Robb (drums).

Get ready to experience all the drama, light, shade, emotion and pleasure that live music can bring as pianist Louise Denson and multi-wind player Phil Bywater team up to present an exciting evening of original music! Together with Hobart’s premiere rhythm section, Hamish Houston (bs) and Tom Robb (dr), they will interpret repertoire ranging from contemplative and nostalgic to intense and moody, not to mention cheeky and fun!

Louise is well known on the Hobart jazz scene, both leading her own groups and working with local musicians such as saxophonist Spike Mason, vibraphonist Kelly Ottaway and samba drummer Carlos Ferreira. She has completed a number of extended composition projects, the most recent being 'Love Asunder' with award-winning vocalist Elly Hoyt. Her compositions have been widely performed and recorded, and she has played in festivals across Canada and Australia, and in the UK.

Phil is re-establishing himself in Hobart after many years on the big island. He is a powerful, expressive player with countless gigs and recordings to his credit, including international tours, and performances at WOMADelaide, QPAC, Sydney Myer Music Bowl and festivals across Australia.

You won’t want to miss it!

As Salamanca Arts Centre will be operating a bar under Tasmanian Liquor Licensing Regulations, all minors (people under the age of 18) must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times, and SAC Staff may, under their RSA Obligations, request verification of patrons' age.

Doors & Bar open at 7pm
Music begins at 7.30pm
The Founders Room on Woobys Lane
Salamanca Arts Centre.

Tickets are only $30 ea +BF, or buy two tix for $56+BF, or buy four tix for only $104+BF.

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As our recent Funding Application to Arts Tasmania was not supported, the 2026 Salamanca Jazz Live Music Series at Salamanca Arts Centre will be funded entirely by your support and ticket sales, and by Salamanca Arts Centre's earned revenue. In 2026 Salamanca Arts Centre receives ZERO dollars from the Tasmanian State Government, but you can support Salamanca Arts Centre and, in turn, our Artists, by purchasing a ticket for this and other events, or by making a tax deductible donation at https://www.sac.org.au/donate/