
Daniel Wilfred, Paul Grabowsky, Peter Knight - Raki
Daniel Wilfred, Paul Grabowsky and Peter Knight’s Raki is a profound and innovative collaboration rooted in Yolngu manikay (song cycles) and the spontaneous energy of master improvisers and sound artists. Raki is a musical dialogue of sound and tradition, building on decades of creative partnership between an Aboriginal ceremonial leader and two of Australia’s leading improvisers.
Danny Widdicombe and Trichotomy - IRIDESCENCE
Following the success of their acclaimed 2020 collaboration Between the Lines, renowned guitarist and songwriter Danny Widdicombe and celebrated jazz trio Trichotomy are back with their new album, IRIDESCENCE. This latest project is a stunning blend of jazz, modern soul and funk —an album that showcases the seamless musical chemistry between Widdicombe and the trio.
Peggy Lee and Cole Schmidt - Forever Stories of: Moving Parties
Cellist Peggy Lee and guitarist Cole Schmidt are quite simply two of the most important composer-improvisers to have emerged from Vancouver's vibrant creative music community.
Max Alduca - Monastery
Sydney based double bassist and composer Max Alduca presents his debut album Monastery drawing inspiration from a personal journey through music and spirituality, reflecting themes of interconnectedness, trust, and hope, while also paying homage to his teachers and collaborators.
Tom Avgenicos, Delay 45, Ensemble Apex String - Ghosts Between Streams
Acclaimed trumpeter-composer Tom Avgenicos releases his latest album, Ghosts Between Streams, a bold exploration of the interplay between nature and urbanisation, performed by his innovative ensemble Delay 45, alongside the Ensemble Apex String Quartet.
Niran Dasika - Life Forms
Multi award-winning Melbourne trumpeter Niran Dasika introduces Life Forms, a minimalist album blending contemplative soundscapes with inspired, improvisational textures. Featuring Melbourne pianist Andrea Keller and double bassist Helen Svoboda, Life Forms unveils a sonic journey that embodies Dasika’s fascination with imaginative soundscapes and meticulously honed technique.
Callum Allardice - Elementa
Award-winning New Zealand composer and guitarist Callum Allardice is set to release his latest album, Elementa, showcasing his distinctive style of cinematic composition and dynamic jazz quartet interaction featuring Luke Sweeting on piano, Tom Botting on bass, and Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa on drums.
Glenn Doig - Trio
Trio offers a range of musical moods, reflecting Doig’s influences while carving out a distinct identity that is unmistakably his own. Each composition is a study in balance, with concise forms and strong melodies guiding the listener through sophisticated harmonic and rhythmic landscapes.
Vazesh - Tapestry
Following on from the warm reception for their debut album The Sacred Key - which was nominated for two major Australian music awards - Vazesh return with their exquisite new album, Tapestry.
Ross McHenry- Waves
'Waves' is an ambitious project from bassist-composer Ross McHenry, an exploration of memory, history, and the impact of seismic personal and existential events.
Matthew Ottignon - Volant
The music effortlessly blends his spiritual jazz influences with the minimalist, introspective acoustic jazz that Australia is renowned for. Crafted amidst a period of solitude, Volant represents an ambitious step in Ottignon's artistic musical journey, drawing inspiration from birds in flight—a motif that ultimately defines the album's ethereal quality.
Open Thread - Open Thread
Their new album weaves together anthemic melodies, diverse rhythmic structures, and a broad range of improvised soundscapes, delivering a unique blend that is both idiosyncratic and reflective of their wide-ranging musical influences.
Koi Kingdom - Self-titled
Renowned for their boundary-defying compositions and instrumental virtuosity, Koi Kingdom’s third and most ambitious self-titled album is a tale of transformation and resilience.
Erik Griswold, Helen Svoboda & Chloe Kim Harness - Anatomical Heart
The collaborative trio of Erik Griwold, Helen Svoboda and Chloe Kim are known for their spontaneous and vibrant soundscapes. Their debut release, Anatomical Heart, harnesses the unique timbres of prepared piano, bass, drums, and an array of collected objects to craft their distinctive sound.
Jeremy Rose & The Earshift Orchestra - Discordia
ARIA award-winning saxophonist-composer Jeremy Rose and his Earshift Orchestra, present Discordia, an enthralling reflection on contemporary life through sophisticated large ensemble composition.
Cameron Undy’s Ghost Frequency II - Resonance
Sydney-based Cameron Undy presents the follow-up to his critically acclaimed Ghost Frequency solo guitar project, Ghost Frequency II - Resonance.
Earshift Music Showcases 2024: Celebrating 15 Years
We’re proud to be celebrating 15 years. Thanks for your continued support. We’ll be celebrating with some showcase events in Naarm/Melbourne (7-9 March) at the Jazz Lab and 11 -12 March in Eora/Sydney at Monday Night Confessions Chippendale and Lazybones Lounge Marrickville, respectively . Hope you can make it.
Earshift Artist, The Vampires, Clinches ARIA Award for Jazz Album of the Year with "Nightjar" Featuring Pianist Chris Abrahams
"Chris Abrahams inclusion in the former group is about as fluent as if he was with the band at its inception" highlighting the symbiotic relationship between the pianist and the ensemble.”
Sam Anning - Earthen
Melbourne bassist-composer Sam Anning’s third septet album Earthen, is dedicated to the indomitable spirit of Indigenous Australian music icon, Uncle Archie Roach.
Australysis - Dualling
Acclaimed Australian ensemble austraLYSIS’ Dualling encapsulates a vibrant interplay between diverse musical elements, exploring the dynamic interactions between acoustic and electroacoustic sounds, live manipulation, and improvised and composition.