Zenith
Evans Robson Quartet
“Evans has been among the country’s preeminent tenor and soprano players for 40 years, while Robson has been a scalding and imaginative alto player for a decade less.”
Personnel
Sandy Evans tenor & soprano saxophones
Andrew Robson alto & baritone saxophones; descant recorder
Brett Hirst double bass
Hamish Stuart drums & percussion
Recorded by Ben Nash in Studio 1, Macquarie University on 31 January, 1 and 2 February 2024.
This music was recorded on the land of the Wallumattagal clan of the Dharug Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Lamplight Records catalogue number LLR00625
Release date 13 June 2025
Saxophonists Sandy Evans and Andrew Robson lead a quartet that showcases the depth, vitality, and rich artistry of contemporary jazz. Joined by the formidable rhythm section of bassist Brett Hirst and drummer Hamish Stuart, this ensemble navigates a spectrum of musical possibilities with precision and flair.
These four musicians are masters of their craft. Each performance becomes a conversation of ideas, where the quartet invites listeners into a deeply human connection, rooted in the spontaneity and joy of jazz.
Tracks
- Morning Star (comp. Robson) 3:06
- Clarion Call (comp. Robson) 6:29
- Watussi Dreaming (comp. Evans/Whitehead) 6:42
- For Archie (comp. Evans) 6:47
- The Big Merino (comp. Evans) 10:08
- Tea Horse Road (comp. Robson) 5:52
- Zenith (comp. Evans) 5:53
- Lucky Jim (comp. Robson) 5:35
- The Running Tide (comp. Evans) 7:12
- Cry to the Waning Moon (comp. Robson) 8:03