Jake Mason Trio with Special Guest Sorcha Albuquerque
The Jake Mason Trio performs tracks from their ARIA Jazz Album of the Year nominated record “Stranger in the Mirror” and premiere new compositions from the forthcoming album “The Modern Ark” with with Special Guest Sorcha Albuquerque.
Taking cue from the golden era of Hammond organ artists such as Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff and Dr. Lonnie Smith as well as music from today’s melting pot, the trio weave their way through familiar sounds with a modern twist. Bluesy soul-jazz, blazing vigour and soundtrack-esque territory.
The Jake Mason Trio features multiple ARIA award winner Danny Fischer on drums, James Sherlock (Katie Noonan, Megan Washington, MSO) on guitar and Jake Mason on Hammond Organ.
Jake Mason is a multi-instrumentalist and prolific songwriter who has released twelve albums; gained platinum sales in Australia and established his own label and production house. Nominated for ARIA song of the year, he co-wrote and co-produced the Kungs Vs Cookin’ On 3 Burners chart topper “This Girl”, hitting the #1 spot in 10 countries and reaching the Top 10 in 37 territories.
An accomplished live performer, he has worked with artists such as Richard Clapton, Kylie Auldist, Clare Bowditch and Hugh Jackman and has co-written with Kate Ceberano, Eric McCusker and Tania Doko to name a few.
Special Guest Sorcha Albuquerque has played with notable local and international artists such as Ingrid Jenson (NYC), Silke Eberhart (GER), Dale Barlow, James Sherlock and more. Her original compositions are featured on two ABC releases ‘Jazz Calls: The best of Australian Jazz 2017’ and ‘Jazztrack – celebrating 40 years’.
The Count’s venue is housed in the Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts at Monash University. It's a sophisticated contemporary live music oasis right in the middle of the suburbs hosting live music Wednesday to Friday nights. Come along and discover the new home for live music in Melbourne’s South-East.
RRP Listed is for a double pass
First class musicianship and a great introduction to the talents of Sorcha Albuquerque. The venue is comfortable and feels good for the sound and musicians .