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Hilary Geddes: Redleaf
by Ian Patterson
The cover art of Australian guitarist-composer Hilary Geddes' Redleaf is, in some ways, a reflection of the music within. Striking and impressionistic, the bright colors of flower and leaf complement each other against a bold yet soothing backdrop. Such qualities of balance and contrast, thrills and balm, pervade the music. The eight compositions on Geddes' follow-up to Parkside (ABC Jazz, 2021) share some of the qualities of that impressive debut, notably minimalist gestures and exploratory textures. That is ...
Continue Reading...Zela Margossian Quintet: The Road
by Barry O'Sullivan
The Road is the extremely dexterous pianist Zela Margossian's much anticipated second album. It follows her critically acclaimed and ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) nominated debut album, Transition (Art As Catharsis, 2018), and once again delivers rich instrumental textures, a distinct compositional voice, and the narrative and thematic depth that Margossian is now known for. The Beirut-born pianist draws upon her Armenian heritage and classical music training to create a variety of moods, by blending folk-inspired and jazz-influenced ...
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
