Michael Gordon Orchestra presents Alpine Stream, a suite of new original jazz compositions. The performance will also include music from the recent albums Live By The Sword and Dreams of New York.
The Orchestra features some of Christchurch's finest jazz musicians including ARA Music arts tutors.
Michael Gordon - Tenor / Soprano Saxophone
Iain McLachlan - Trumpet
Scott Taitoko - Trombone
Jimmy Rainey - Alto Sax
Lana Law - Baritone Sax
Tom Rainey - Piano
Bradley Grainger - Double Bass
Greg Donaldson - Drums
$15 presale / on the door. 8pm start. Doors open 7.30.
Bio: Michael Gordon attended Sydney Conservatorium and has spent the last 10 years living in Sydney. He has performed with many of Australia's finest jazz musicians such as John Harkins, Andrew Dickeson, Michael Griffin, Dave Panichi, Arthur Washington and Geoff Bull. He has also played many festivals with renowned Ethiopian singer Dereb Zenebe including the Tokyo and Iwate Jazz Festivals. Michael's music has been featured on ABC radio shows Daily Planet and Jazztrack and received multiple reviews in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian newspapers.
