Jeremy Rose and Chris Abrahams: TONE

Two of Australia’s most brilliant musicians come together for a rare and unmissable duo performance of superb improvisation.

“In one fell swoop, two of the strongest forces in Australian jazz, both of whose music is drenched in melodic beauty, are joined, creating what is palpably a masterpiece.” ★★★★★ The Australian, review of Nightjar

Chris Abrahams (The Necks, The Benders, Laughing Clowns) is one of his generation’s most influential pianists, with a long career as an internationally renowned improviser and keys player. Chris has released a still growing catalogue of solo albums, as well as a huge number of collaborations with Melanie Oxley, Jon Rose, Mike Cooper, Oren Ambarchi and a host of others. Abrahams has also been a session musician on albums for artists such as The Church, The Whitlams, Midnight Oil, Wendy Matthews, Skunkhour, and Silverchair.

Jeremy Rose is known as both a leader and collaborator across an array of diverse projects, including The Earshift Orchestra, The Jeremy Rose Quartet, Visions of Nar, Vazesh and The Vampires. He is a multiple award-winning composer, producer, and instrumentalist and heads the pioneering Australian label, Earshift Music, which showcases new Australian music.

Chris and Jeremy previously collaborated on The Vampires’ ARIA award winning album Nightjar. Their forthcoming duo album, TONE, is set for release early 2027.

• Chris Abrahams – piano, synthesizers

• Jeremy Rose – saxophone, bass clarinet and electronics