James Ryan

James Ryan
Saxophonist, composer, and band leader.
The leader of award winning band 'The Subterraneans' and 15
piece 'Sonic Mayhem Orchestra'.
He has released 7 albums. Has toured throughout Australia, India and Europe.
At 23 he was the first person to graduate from an Aus. university with a M.Mus Jazz.
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THE SUBTERRANEANS

“Hearing The Subterraneans for the first time was a hallelujah moment. Finally here was a band combining rock’s visceral
energy with jazz’s lithe spontaneity, without compromising either.” – John Shand  
“Wicked funk, pile-driving rock or loping reggae underpin their lucid or sinuous melodies” -  ‘Sydney Morning Herald’
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ELSEN PRICE

Elsen Price is an Australian Double Bassist and composer based in Sydney, Australia. Performances include BassEurope
(Prague), Yilan International Art Festival (Taipei), Audio Foundation (Auckland), Sydney Festival, Vivid Festival, MONA and Woodford Folk Festival. He has performed alongside Josh Groban, Mike Patton (Faith No More), Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) and many others.
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Pat Powell

Multi award winner Patou swings with kings and untouchables alike.With a career
that spans over four decades and right across the globe, Pat Powell (Patou) is one of Australia’s most accomplished vocal talents. He is the artist that everyone wants to work with.
His genius as a vocalist is a unique combination of soulful understatement and compelling passion.
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STEVE HUNTER

Steve Hunter has been active as an electric bassist, composer, bandleader & sideman/ collaborator in Australia and
internationally for 30 years.He has performed with major Australian artists such as Mark Simmonds’ Freeboppers, Tree, Dale Barlow and James Muller, as well as international artists including Billy Cobham, Chick Corea, Bobby Previte, Ulf Wakenius and Mark Isham.
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Baby Cino

Pat Powell and Sally Charles put together an act for children that have tastes a little left of centre with parents that
need a little less hot potato.
They wrote a number of very catchy songs and covered a few classic nursery rhymes in reggae and calypso styles, which enabled Baby Cino to constantly entertain at council fetes and events. It’s time to revisit these timeless classics!
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Sonic Mayhem Orchestra

'a collection of Sydney’s best and brightest and that rare bird: a large ensemble bristling with astonishing soloists that
play as an ensemble, as one. '
Lead by James Ryan 15 piece Sonic Mayhem Orchestra has been performing since 2012. Including every Monday at Lazybones Lounge, Marrickville for 3 and 1/2 years!
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TRIPLEX

TRIPLEXMichael Coggins: Guitar
Tim Bradley: Drums
Andy
Morris: Bass
Triplex are an instrumental trio based in Sydney. Heavily rooted in improvisation, Triplex blend elements of jazz, rock and world music.
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Alasdair Cameron

Pratt/Price Collective

Daryl’s performance spans elite jazz and classical genres. Collaborations include with The Aus Art Orc, AtmaSphere, the Chad
Wackerman Group and Daryl’s own group Sonic Fiction.
Mike has had an extensive career both Aus the USA. He’s played with Miroslav Bukovsky, Jonathan Zwartz, Vince Jones and Bernie McGann. Mike was also Head of Jazz studies at the Aus National University from 1997 to 2012.
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Aaron Michael

Dorkstain

CROPDUSTER (J.Ryan, A. Shaw, C.Naughton)

CROPDUSTER perform totally improvised, no set compositions or rehearsals.
James Ryan: Tenor Saxophone
Andrew Shaw: Double Bass
Craig Naughton: Drums