Paul Grabowsky took the Australian Art Orchestra to India in 1996 to kick start a collaboration which has taken them all over the world. Four legends of South Indian music, Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani, V. Suresh, B. V. Balasai and U. P. Ragu, join forces with AAO greats, Paul Grabowsky, Adrian Sherriff, Sandy Evans, Lachlan Davidson, Philip Rex and Niko Schäuble, and Paul Williamson in this groundbreaking work.
The rhythmic intricacies and improvising practices that reside at the core of both the South Indian Carnatic tradition and the Western jazz tradition are revealed in this program of virtuosic splendour. Rich in power, beauty and originality, The Chennai Tapes is new music for South Indian and Western instruments built on the rock solid foundation of the Carnatic tradition.
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Don't miss the ensemble's return to the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall with this powerful and original program.
PRESENTED BY: Melbourne Recital Centre and AAO
The rhythmic intricacies and improvising practices that reside at the core of both the South Indian Carnatic tradition and the Western jazz tradition are revealed in this program of virtuosic splendour. Rich in power, beauty and originality, The Chennai Tapes is new music for South Indian and Western instruments built on the rock solid foundation of the Carnatic tradition.
Photo credit: John GollingsDon't miss the ensemble's return to the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall with this powerful and original program.
The Artists
- Sruthi Laya Ensemble - Guru Kaarikkudi Mani, mridangam; V. Suresh, ghatam; B. V. Balasai, bansuri; U.P. Ragu, mandolin
- AAO - Paul Grabowsky, piano/keyboards; Adrian Sherriff, Musical Director, trombone/shakuhachi; Sandy Evans, saxophones/flute; Lachlan Davidson, saxophones/clarinet/piccolo; Philip Rex, bass; Niko Shäuble, drums; Paul Williamson, trumpet
PRESENTED BY: Melbourne Recital Centre and AAO