Double Bill: Audrey Powne + Alex Hirlian Quintet

SIMA presents the Jazz:NOW Summer Festival featuring;

Double Bill: Audrey Powne + Alex Hirlian Quintet

Melbourne’s queen of groove joins forces with a futuristic ensemble in a non-stop double-bill. 

Melbourne’s Audrey Powne fuses traditional pop song-writing with elements of RnB, Hip Hop and the freedom of improvised music. Her intimate and warm vocals, spacey instrumental passages and silky smooth new-school jazz caught the attention of international jazz taste-maker Gilles Peterson - BBC Radio / WWFM).

In the inspirit of jazz and spontaneity, Alex Hirlian - 2018 National Jazz Award) premieres his brand-new quintet in their first fiery performance promising skill, creativity and flair. Tonight is a preview of Alex’s new album to be released on ABC Jazz. 

Trust the taste-makers and see what the fuss is about.

• Audrey Powne: Trumpet/Vox

• James Bowers: Keys

• Myka Wallace: Drums

• Tim Curnick: Bass 

• Alex Hirlian Quintet

• Michael Avgenicos - Saxophone

• Josh Meader - Guitar

• Matthew Thomson - Keys

• Nick Henderson - Bass

• Alex Hirlian – Drums

SIMA would like to thank the City of Sydney, Create NSW, Live Music Australia and Australia Council for the arts for their generous funding towards the Jazz:NOW Summer Festival program.