The trio of Satsuki, Sandy and Steve have performed to enthusiastic audiences at the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival. The premiere performance of their collaboration with Sohrab Kolahdooz in June 2024 was enthusiastically received and the quartet are thrilled to present this exciting new collaboration with the Jazz Haus Canberra and Tuggeranong Arts Centre.
“These musicians open doors to magical musical places… Their inventiveness, musicality, sensitivity, responsiveness, and depth of sound and feeling can bring a complete sense of peace and calm – or a dark mystery – or a ray of sunshine.” Sandy Evans
The ensemble boasts remarkable credentials. Satsuki Odamura, a master of the Koto and Shamisen, has significantly influenced the appreciation of these traditional Japanese instruments in Australia through her performances and teaching. Sohrab Kolahdooz, renowned for his percussive prowess, brings a rich tapestry of sound that complements Sandy Evans’ inventiveness as a saxophonist and composer. Steve Elphick is one of the treasures of Australian improvised music, known for his distinctive double bass playing.
This concert will be a magical evening that transcends cultural boundaries and celebrates the freedom of the human spirit. It is an essential experience for enthusiasts of cross-cultural music.
“Remarkably compelling and beautiful.” Shane Nichols
Image by Shane Rozario