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The Necks

Chris Abrahams Chris was born in Oamaru, New Zealand but grew up in Sydney. He became very active in the Sydney jazz scene in the early eighties playing with modern jazz groups including Mark Simmonds’ Freeboppers and The Keys Music Orchestra. With Lloyd he formed the 60’s modern jazz-influenced The Benders in 1982. The band broke up in 1985 after having released three albums - “E”, “False Laughter” and “Distance”. In 1984 Chris recorded and released his first solo piano album - “Piano”, followed in 1986 by "Walk". In 1985 Chris became a founding member of the Sydney indie rock band The Sparklers

Live From Tallinn: The Necks, Phlox & The Jimi Tenor Band

by Martin Longley
May 2, 2026

The Necks Paavli Kultuurivabrik Tallinn, Estonia April 25, 2026 The Necks revel in their improvisatory nature, but they do observe a handful of self-imposed parameters. Their free-form excursions customarily evolve over the span of around an hour, and their gigs usually involve a pair of sets, mostly navigating contrasting approaches. Here ...

OM: Sudpol

by Glenn Astarita
August 8, 2026

Formed in Lucerne in 1972 by saxophonist Urs Leimgruber, guitarist Christy Doran, bassist Bobby Burri, and drummer Fredy Studer, the original quartet fused the raw voltage of rock with the open architecture of free improvisation, arriving at a sound they eventually dubbed “ElectroAcoustiCore." Studer's death in 2022, weeks ahead of the release of the anniversary album ...

Disquiet

By The Necks

Label: Northern Spy
Released: 2025
Track listing: Rapid Eye Movement; Ghost Net; Causeway; Warm Running Sunlight.

Dan Pitt | Noah Franche-Nolan: Arid Landscapes

by Glenn Astarita
December 13, 2025

In the capable hands of Toronto guitarist Dan Pitt and Vancouver pianist Noah Franche-Nolan, the self-titled debut from arid landscapes proves that ambient electroacoustic music need not be either precious or ponderous. Recorded across two sessions in November 2024, this ten-track collection is a work of atmospheric intelligence that knows the difference between space and emptiness. ...

New Music From Lovato, Burrows, Garcia, Faye, and More

by Bob Osborne
December 11, 2025

On this edition a set of 12 pieces tracing rhythmic invention, ensemble interplay, and tonal contrast across multiple continents and decades. The selections move from suite-based composition and archival live recordings to contemporary quartet work, solo piano abstraction, and layered studio arrangements. Formats include trio, orchestra, and collaborative studio ensemble, with instrumentation spanning reeds, brass, percussion, ...

Jazz & Wine Of Peace 2025

by Ziga Koritnik
December 6, 2025

Jazz & Wine of Peace 2025, Part 1

by Luciano Rossetti
November 17, 2025

A collection of photos from the Jazz & Wine of Peace in Cormons, from October 23-26, 2025. This was the first year with the new Artistic Director, Enrico Bettinello. The festival lineup featured William Parker Trio, James Brandon Lewis Quartet, Valentina Fin, Simona Severini, The Necks, Nubya Garcia Quartet, Tania Giannouli Trio, Anais Drago Trio, Silvia ...

Jazz and Wine of Peace 2025, Part 2

by Luca A. d'Agostino
November 17, 2025

Max Alduca: Monastery

by Barry O'Sullivan
July 1, 2025

Max Alduca is an Australian in-demand bassist who regularly tours nationally and internationally. On this debut album as a leader, he draws inspiration from a personal journey through music, reflecting themes of interconnectedness, trust and hope while paying homage to his teachers and collaborators. It is a culmination of his experiences touring Scandinavia with a Danish ...