Event
PHAROS ft. compositions by Sophie Min
- Date: Sunday, 14 November 2021, Doors: 6:30pm | Live music: 7:30pm
- Venue: Foundry616 — 616 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW
- Tickets: General: $35 | Drinks & Show: $62 — Tickets can be purchased online
Event Details
SIMA presents PHAROS ft. compositions by Sophie Min – Sunday, 14th of November 2021:
As part of the 2021 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival, Pharos is an all-female ensemble consisting of a 6 piece horn section and 4 piece rhythm section. Formed by bassist Hannah James, Pharos features Australia’s most progressive, innovative female improvisers exploring the limits of modern big-band jazz. Pharos has worked with a variety of renowned Australian jazz musicians like Sandy Evans, and made a name for themselves internationally, working with artists like Helen Sung (USA) and Silke Eberhardt (GER).
For their performance at the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival, Pharos showcases the work of Sophie Min – winner of SIMA’s 2020 APRA Emerging Composers Mentorship. Sophie and her mentor, pianist, and composer Barney McAll, specifically developed an innovative body of work for Pharos to premiere at the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival.
Hannah James (Bass/Band Leader), Bonnie Stuart (Drums), Louise Horwood (Trumpet), Ellen Kirkwood (Trumpet), Alex Silver (Trombone), Loretta Palmeiro (Saxophones), Mariela Mulder (Saxophones), Kali Gillen (Baritone Sax), Lauren Tsamouras (Piano), Hilary Geddes (Guitar).
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on (02) 9211 9442 or by email to info@foundry616.com.au
Featured artists
- Presented by Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA)
- Jazz/improvisation by Pharos
- Music of Sophie Min
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