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States of Play jazz quartet
States of Play’s debut CD is an original jazz project inspired by the emotional states & musical forms attributed to traditional Andalusian (Spanish) music encountered in Elissa’s and Clare’s research & work in Spain and in the crafted interplay between the quartet of performing musicians. Though not directly quoting these well-known forms, much of their music plays with the specific emotional states, modes and rhythms attributed to Andalusian music and Flamenco found within music & dance forms, including the Jota Berber, Paso Doble, Alegrias, Bulerias, and Solea.
Phil Bywater – Saxophone & Flute
Tamara Murphy – Double Bass
Elissa Goodrich – Vibraphone
Daniel Farrugia – Drums
Elissa Goodrich/Clare Shannon – Compositions
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
States Of Play is also available at JB Hi-Fi stores nationally, and for download at iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and more
Awards
Australia Council for the Arts - Music Composition grant
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For States of Play - CD (2013)
(Four Stars) THIS debut album is jazz-influenced music inspired by Spanish forms…the tunes… stand on their own merit. … strong forceful jazz-impacted and at the opposite end of the rhythmic spectrum, floating languidly. - John McBeath - the Australian, 14/09/2013 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/states-of-play-states-of-play/story-fn9n8gph-1226718340380#
The gorgeous album States of Play, perfect for after dark Julia Lester, ABC Classic Drive, ‘on the veranda week-long featured CD, June 21, 2013, http://www.abc.net.au/classic/content/2013/06/17/3783285.htm
