Rob Burke Sextet at Club Bonafide

Australian saxophonist/composer Rob Burke recorded a CD in New York last July with the acclaimed American pair of bassist Mark Helias and drummer Nasheet Waits – both musicians considered archetypal improvisers on the New York scene – together with Melbourne colleagues Paul Williamson (trumpet), Jordan Murray (trombone) and Paul Grabowsky (piano).

The concept of the music is based on original compositions that inform free improvisation. The overarching theme being the ‘power of the idea’ with spontaneous improvisations that are perceived to be genuinely ‘in the moment’ as distinct from pre-conceived material....

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Australian saxophonist/composer Rob Burke recorded a CD in New York last July with the acclaimed American pair of bassist Mark Helias and drummer Nasheet Waits – both musicians considered archetypal improvisers on the New York scene – together with Melbourne colleagues Paul Williamson (trumpet), Jordan Murray (trombone) and Paul Grabowsky (piano).

The concept of the music is based on original compositions that inform free improvisation. The overarching theme being the ‘power of the idea’ with spontaneous improvisations that are perceived to be genuinely ‘in the moment’ as distinct from pre-conceived material.

“This is a groundbreaking collection — complex and adventurous” – J. McBeath, The Australian 2015

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