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Sydney Improvised Music Association

Phone: +61 2 9036 6292

Address: Joynton Avenue Creative Centre NSW 2017

Website: http://www.sima.org.au

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25.01.2022 Thanks for the shout out Time Out Sydney we're super vibed for tonight - Ruby's Summer Socials: The Sonic Drops - see you there 107 City of Sydney The Sonic Drops Almond Penner-Dilworth Spyglass Gypsies Mary Heart https://www.timeout.com/sydney/music/rubys-summer-socials

24.01.2022 triple j has got nothing on ABC Jazz; we can't wait to tune in on October 3rd and 4th for the Jazz 100 countdown. Don't forget to show the love and vote for your favourite artists before 9am September 28th via the website here: https://jazz100.abc.net.au/

22.01.2022 Our dear friend Mike Nock celebrates 80 years today! Join in on the celebrations at 10 AM THIS MORNING for a screening of a special solo performance taken from the Behind Doors series at Phoenix Central Park Mike's achievements as a musician, composer, bandleader, mentor, educator and creative leader have enriched the cultural life of Australia and New Zealand for eight amazing decades, happy birthday Mike!! Shine on!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlTVsSV8JIU&feature=youtu.be

22.01.2022 We are proud to support live music during these times and it is with great pleasure that once again it is Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival time! Despite travel restrictions and regulations, we are proud to support another incredible lineup in 2020. Tickets will be available from this Friday 25 September at 9am for showing running 30th of October until the 8th of November.

21.01.2022 Our friends over at Open Academy at the Con have short courses in all things Jazz for you this Spring!! Term starts week of 12 October. Book before 21 September to receive 12% early bird discount! For more information and to book yourself a spot head to: https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/courses/Short+Courses/Jazz

21.01.2022 To help us celebrate the launch of the program for the Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival, and also her new album, one of our favourite jazz artists, Andrea Keller, is hosting a screening of the exquisite film that supports this new release. This spectacular collaborative project has been developed with Hayley Miro Browne and will be premiered this Friday the 25th of September at 7:30pm [AEST]. Tune into Andrea's YouTube Channel from the link below for the exclusive chance to see this beautiful film and score. https://andreakellerpiano.us2.list-manage.com/track/click

21.01.2022 Congrats Dick! at the The Music Trust

21.01.2022 Chasing Stars To The Mother Tree is the debut release from Yulugi, a fresh collaboration between Gamilaroi and Wakka Wakka man Gumaroy Newman and British-Australian composer Keyna Wilkins: Composer/Musician launching on Wednesday 28 October at LazyBones Lounge Restaurant & Bar. The launch double bill will also feature the Jeremy Rose Quartet, with Jeremy Rose, tenor saxophone, Steve Barry, piano; Noel Mason, bass; and Alex Hirlian, drums. With a lineup of some of Sydney’s best jazz artists, this is a night not to be missed.

21.01.2022 Artistic Director Jenny Eriksson leads the Scandinavian inspired ensemble Elysian Fields. Their latest album FIKA is rooted in her love of northern European jazz and Swedish baroque music. Join us on the 1st of November at Mary's Underground for the launch of this beautiful international project idolising the gathering of friends, food and conversation through the prism of the idiosyncratic seven-stringed viola de gamba. Beautiful arrangements by multi award-winning jazz pi...anist Matt McMahon will be presented alongside the Australian premiere of ‘Living’ by Norwegian jazz pianist Jan Gunnar Hoff and ‘Believe Beleft Below’ by legendary Swedi jazz trio E.S.T. Tickets are available from siwjf.org

21.01.2022 Join us for the second part of Mike Nocks 80th NOW LIVE PARTY WHOOP - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFFgDt4__U0 LIVE NOW!!

21.01.2022 We are excited to partner with Waverley Council for a wonderful day of multicultural music streamed live from the annual Festival Of The Winds on September 13th at iconic Bondi Beach. Join the stream from 11.30am for three inspiring performances from Eishan Ensemble, Miriam Lieberman and the Victor Valdes - Official Trio!

20.01.2022 Don't forget! Only one more day until Mike Nock's live streamed concert, tomorrow at 8:30pm. Mike will revisit a selection of his favourite pieces drawn from a lifetime of music making, including something new and something blue, along with some unexpected surprises in the mix. This legendary pianist, composer, educator and band leader has paved the way for younger musicians for generations now. His delicate touch and melodic phrasing is both unmistakable and unable to be rep...licated. Tickets from the link below! https://watch.melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/#/item/58975

20.01.2022 For day three of the Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival, Scandinavian-inspired world/jazz/classical ensemble Elysian Fields release their latest album FIKA at Mary's Underground on Sunday the 1st of November. This critically-acclaimed new release by Australia’s only electric viola da gamba band will feature two performances from this eclectic and unique group drawing influences from Scandinavian folk music, the background and sensibilities of jazz and the compositiona...l characteristics of classical. Tickets are strictly limited so make sure you grab yours from siwjf.org

19.01.2022 We're live with eishanensemble !! https://www.festivalofthewinds.com.au/listen

19.01.2022 Friday the 30th of October, opening night for the Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival will be a night of incredible Latin Jazz. Two exceptionally special groups led by Gai Bryant will be performing live at the Australian Institute of Music's John Painter Hall. First up at 6:30pm is Ally performing works written by Thelonious Monk but rearranged with a Latin twist. Then at 8pm we have the Cuban Jazz group Caribe with original compositions inspired by Cuban traditional... music, the Orishas and classic styles alongside Cuban dancer Adrian Medina. More information and tickets from siwjf.org

19.01.2022 Breaking News! Darlinghurst Theatre Company has launched a brand new jazz and comedy lounge, Darlo Underground which kicks off next Wednesday 25 November at the Eternity Playhouse with "Sydney's first lady of blues", Alice Terry and comedians Alex Reynolds, Rosie Piper and Sam Taunton. Inspired by iconic jazz lounges in New York City, discover the allures of Darlo Underground with their weekly curated program of jazz and stand-up plus a delicious tapas and cocktail menu from... their in house restaurant, Two Trout. Limited capacity, so book from darlinghursttheatre.com

18.01.2022 "What a bright new force is pianist Zela Margossian...her music exploded into a more visceral dimension, the fizzing excitement sometimes almost lifting you from your chair." John Shand's 4.5 Star review from The Sydney Morning Herald. Taking to the screen this Saturday the Zela Margossian Trio are the perfect ending to our first digital season - tickets are still available at www.sima.org.au

18.01.2022 Can we love this a bit more? Friday Night we open Ruby's with The Sonic Drops - kicking off a fortnightly hang in the heart of Zetland at the Joynton Avenue Creative Centre with friends 107 and supported by the good folk at the City of Sydney. Stir it up little darlin'

18.01.2022 Tune in at 11:30am on the Sunday the 13th to watch Eishan Ensemble, led by Hamed Sadeghi (oud) with Michael Avgenicos (saxophone) and Adem Yilmez (percussion) perform for the Festival of the Winds. Hamed is an acclaimed Persian-Australian tar player and composer. Eishan Ensemble draws on contemporary and classical music traditions of both East and West. For more info head to: https://www.festivalofthewinds.com.au/listen

17.01.2022 At 12:30pm this Sunday, tune in to see Miriam Leiberman (kora) perform with Susie Bishop (violin) and Mohammad Bangoura (djeme) for the second set of the SIMA's Festival of the Winds performances. Miriam is a unique singer songwriter, performing on kora & guitar with her unmistakable voice. For more information head to: https://www.festivalofthewinds.com.au/listen

17.01.2022 If you missed the incredible Mahalia Barnes' recent performance on Q+A then tune in tomorrow on Channel 10 at 10am for another special performance. Streamed live from Mary's Underground, she will be joined by Clayton Doley ahead of her November 6 shows! Looking forward to Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival Presents: Mahalia Barnes + The Soulmates where she will be joined by the amazing Joy Yates featured on this video and legedary jazz pianist Dave MacRae!

16.01.2022 The final performance of SIMA's Festival of the Winds stream is the Victor Valdes Trio at 1:30pm this Sunday!! Featuring Victor Valdes - Official (harp/vocal) with Mario Melo (Mexican bass) and Atilio Villegas-Vihuela (Mexican guitar) - Victor has been described as a walking encyclopedia of Latin music past and present who has redefined the harp as a solo and lead instrument in a multitude of musical contexts. For more information about the streams head to: https://www.festivalofthewinds.com.au/listen

14.01.2022 Today is the day! We are so proud to announce SIMA's support for the 2020 Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival and this year's incredible lineup. From breath-taking improvised solo performances to vivid and energetic Afro-Cuban ensembles, the remarkable multiplicity of music makes this a festival to truly inspire. Headline artists include MAHALIA BARNES + THE SOUL MATES, Emma Pask, Elana Stone, Monica Trapaga, Sandy Evans Music and host of other acts featured in live and streamed events. Full line up coming soon!

12.01.2022 This Friday January 29th we have the first installment Ruby's Summer Socials for this season's program featuring The Sonic Drops. This Jazz-Reggae trio from Sydney was founded by drummer Jared Underwood and have built a loyal following in their community playing every Sunday at their local reggae themed craft brewery called One Drop Brewing Company! They play jazz trio arrangements of classic Reggae and Jamaican songs by artists like: Jackie mITTOO, The Skatalites Band, Delr...oy Wilson, Ernest Ranglin, Monty Alexander, Sly & Robbie, Toots & the Maytals and Bob Marley. Head over to our website to book your tickets now!

12.01.2022 Congratulations to the Freedman Jazz Finalists for 2020 - Jacques Emery, Helen Svoboda, Niran Dasika and Rafael Jerjen!! Head on over to The Freedman Fellowship Awards for the full media release with all the details.

11.01.2022 Mike Nock talks with Nick Galvin of the The Sydney Morning Herald over lunch and a few vinos at the legendary long lunch venue Beppi's https://www.smh.com.au//it-s-a-calling-like-the-priesthood

10.01.2022 Tomorrow is Bandcamp Friday, where once again they will be waiving all fees with 100% of purchases going to artists - if you've been wanting to get some fantastic new music, now is the time!!

09.01.2022 Tomorrow night we launch SIMA's very own outdoor venue for this summer, Ruby's. Located at the Joynton Avenue Creative Centre in Zetland we can't wait to see The Sonic Drops perform this Friday the 29th of January for the opening show. Founded by Jared Underwood, The Sonic Drops bring together the rhythms of reggae to the improvisation and communication of jazz for a beautiful fusion of the genre's. With the other members Al Goodman and Abel Cross all being incredibly well respected musicians in their own right it is sure to be a night to remember.

08.01.2022 A beautiful excerpt from The Paul Cutlan Musician String Project's second album 'Living'. Released late last year, these incredibly profound and uplifting compositions bridge classical, jazz and global styles while touching on themes of motherhood, friendship, memory, conflict and reflection. At the heart of the performance is a major work reflecting on the sorrow, horror and pointlessness of war. Performing at Riverside Theatres on Sunday the 7th of February as part of our exclusive summer events for SIMA's Jazz:NOW season. Head to our website at sima.org.au to grab your tickets now!

06.01.2022 ABC Australia are launching the inaugural Jazz 100 countdown which will be on Saturday 3rd and Sunday the 4th of October. This will feature all varieties of jazz from classic swing bands, post-bop to jazz fusion and free jazz. Voting is now closed but don't forget to tune into ABC this weekend to listen to the greatest jazz performers of all time.

06.01.2022 We pay tribute to an absolute titan, Mark Simmonds. In an article from the Sydney Morning Herald, 13 May 1987, jazz critic Gail Brennan wrote: "Mark Simmond's Freeboppers devastated the Basement with an unbroken hour-and-a-half of rhythm and fire." His music influenced generations of artists, thrilling audiences nation-wide. Mark's legacy will live on in the heart of Australian jazz. May he rest in peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0zOyKynV8c

05.01.2022 Tonight is the night! We have The Sonic Drops bringing their Jazz-Reggae sound to Ruby's at Joynton Avenue Creative Centre from 6pm! Tickets are available from our website so head over there quick before they're all gone. In the meantime have a look at this amazing excerpt from their arrangement of Confucius by The Skatalites Band.

05.01.2022 In exactly 24 hours ago, the final Jazz:NOW Wired stream will be starting with the intoxicating tunes of Zela Margossian accompanied by Stuart Vandegraaf (clarinet) and Adem Yilmez (percussion). Join us as we venture into the virtual one last time - Saturday, 8pm Tickets available at www.sima.org.au

05.01.2022 Tune In NOW! The Festival of the Winds SIMA Stage is kicking off in less than 10 minutes - with three multicultural performances over 3 hours this is not one to miss. Featuring Eishan Ensemble, Miriam Lieberman and Victor Valdes - Official Trio, this is sure to be the perfect COVID-safe way to travel the world! For the full stream head to: https://www.festivalofthewinds.com.au/listen

03.01.2022 Once again for the KinoKonzert series, the Goethe-Institut presents Lotte Reinigers 1926 masterpiece The Adventures of Prince Achmed with an original score by American/Australian jazz composer Phillip Johnston. This score will be presented by four amazing musicians with James Greening on Trombone, Casey Golden on Keyboard, Alister Spence on Keyboard and Phillip Johnston as Composer and on Saxophone. With three dates at two different venues we highly recommend you go and see... this incredible display of artistry. This Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th at the Palace Cinemas and then Friday the 2nd of October at the NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in Canberra. Get your tickets via the respective pages.

03.01.2022 Today is legendary Australian Jazz drummer John Pochee's 80th birthday. A true giant for jazz and improvised music in the Australian scene. With a career spanning over 50 years and countless collaborations including The Last Straw, The Judy Bailey Quartet, The Engine Room, Ten Part Invention and Bernie McGann Jazz's trios and quartets.

02.01.2022 Tonight at 8pm Zela Margossian performs for the Jazz:NOW Wired finale! "From explorations of Armenian folk music to classical-tinged jazz, all members and guests perform excellently, without overpowering one another. Margossian makes space within these compositions for impressive performances, yet never sacrifices melody or arrangement." - Everything Is Noise's review of 'Transition' by Landon Turlock. Tickets are still available at www.sima.org.au

01.01.2022 A beautiful excerpt from Mike Nock's recent performance celebrating his 80th birthday at Phoenix Central Park. Mike will be doing an exclusive online performance this Thursday in partnership with the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall and National Art School at 8:30pm. This is strictly a online ticketed event as this legendary pianist will be beemed right into your living room. Tickets are available from the link below.... https://watch.melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/#/item/58975 See more