Jason Bruer & Hammerhead

Hammerhead returns to Foundry616 with an electrifying mix of brand-new music and standout tracks from their acclaimed albums, Turning Point (2019) and I Didn’t Get to Where I Am Today (2023).

Expect a night of nuanced high-octane nu-bop, blistering funk, chamber jazz & all original contemporary jazz from one of Australia’s finest jazz ensembles.

Lineup:

• Jason Bruer – tenor & soprano sax

• Andrew Robertson – alto sax & flute

• Simon Ferenci – trumpet

• Gavin Ahearn – piano

• Dave Quinn – bass

• Elliot Carter – drums

What the critics said:

“Unquestionably this album’s touchstone is brilliance!…” – Eric Meyers (The Weekend Australian). 

“For my money, this is the best Hammerhead album so far. Really top drawer playing from everyone plus great writing from bandleader Jason Bruer. A winner.” – Mike Nock.

“Jason Bruer’s most nuanced album to date goes to show good things can come from isolation and adversity.” _– _Jurate Sasnaitis (Dingo Jazz Journal).

“Melodies that you can hold onto, grooves that get under your skin, and an electricity that reminds you of first listening to jazz as a teenager.” – Jasmine Crittenden (musicaustralia.org.au).

“I Didn’t Get to Where I Am Today divulges the sound of a band at the top of its game.” – Des Cowley (Rhythm Magazine).

“I have been an admirer of his work and his band Hammerhead for quite some time. I can confidently say that Jason is a unique voice in our national jazz scene, an exceptional band leader, and a shining example of creativity. He is a true modern jazz master with a distinctive personal sound on the saxophone, an inventive composer, and restless performer.” – Nikolas Fotakis (Editor, AustralianJazz.net).