Andrea Keller Quartet
4pm Recital Hall West
Andrea Keller piano
Phil Slater trumpet
Steve Magnusson guitar
Simon Barker drums & cymbals
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An international debut - this will be the first meeting of these four players together
New compositions by Andrea Keller - written in 2025 for a recording she did in Sweden in December with Arve Henriksen (Norway) and Will Guthrie (France/Australia) (to be released later in 2026).
Musical Meeting Points - Andreas sublime compositions will provide meeting points for these incredible improvisers
This music demands listening from the musicians and audience and is expected to be full of nuance and surprise heading in a myriad of directions.
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Andrea Keller is one of Australia’s most original and influential voices in improvised jazz and art music.
A multi-award-winning pianist and composer, she has released over 20 albums of her work, forging a distinct sound at the forefront of jazz and improvised music.
Her career is defined by fearless creativity, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to reshaping the music sector through gender equity and artistic leadership.
Her impact has been recognised with three ARIA Awards, multiple Bell Awards, and the 2022 Art Music Luminary Award (Victoria)
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“….the mind and sound-world of Andrea Keller, a place that is one of the most original, if not THE most original, in Australian jazz.” - John Hardaker