JAZZ VISIONS: Zac Hurren Trio (Bris) + Dale Barlow Project

Zac Hurren Trio 8.30 – 9.30pm

Winner of the 2009 National Jazz Award at Wangaratta International Jazz festival, Zac Hurren is a truly unique and distinctly Australian saxophonist, composer and improvisor. Steeped in the jazz heritage of Coltrane, Shorter, Coleman and Shepp and deeply inspired by Aussie greats McGann, Simmonds, Barlow and Tinkler; Zac’s distillation of these traditions has resulted in a music of fiery passion and quirky intellect.

Zac’s beautiful and individual style has seen him play alongside the likes of Dale Barlow, Paul Grabowsky, Scott Tinkler, James Morrison, Katie Noonan, Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts and The Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Zac’s debut album Exordium was released in Australia mid 2007 on Aussie jazz label Jazzhead. This album received great critical acclaim and heralded a triumphant arrival on the contemporary jazz scene for Zac.

Zac is a unique voice within the Australian jazz community. His compositional style is admired by many for it’s originality and harmonic maturity and his playing style is uniquely his own.

This is his first Sydney performance under his own name since his 2009 win, so don’t miss this great opportunity to catch this young saxophonist at the forefront of Australian jazz.

This debut recording of the Zac Hurren Trio was a creative, inspired session that left me inspired as well. Their free flowing, spontaneous approach within each piece is what jazz music is all about. Bravo!!!! – Joe Lovano

Zac Hurren (tenor sax) Brendan Clarke (bass) Evan Mannell (drums)

Dale Barlow Project 10.00 – 11.00pm

Virtuosic original tenor saxophonist / composer, Dale Barlow is also an accomplished flautist, bass clarinettist, arranger and pianist.

From reflective ballads to sizzling Latin, swing and groove-infused numbers, you can expect the best from this quartet, led by the formidable Dale.

Dale Barlow (tenor sax) Steve Barry (piano) Kevin Haley (bass) John Pochee (drums)