Following their standing ovation performance at The Melbourne International Jazz Festival, tonight’s concert celebrates the CD release of the Quartet’s new album. The Eternal Pulse explores a diverse musical expression, layering Indian elements, rhythmic textures and ensemble dialogue, in an evocative journey of sound and song. The Quartet’s last album Grace won the prestigious ‘Bell’ award for ‘Best Australian Vocal Album 2007’. A longtime student of mridangam maestro Karaikudi Mani in Chennai, Lisa specializes in ‘konnakol’ – South Indian vocal percussion.
The Eternal Pulse features – Steve Magnusson – guitar, Ben Robertson – double bass, Dave Beck – drums. Tonight’s performance features Hugh Stuckey on guitar.
Venue: Manningham Gallery, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Date: Friday 4th November – 8pm
Tickets: $18 ($12 concession) phone 9840 9382 or book online at manningham.vic.gov.au/music
