Michael Griffin Octet – Friday, 12th of November:
“The Michael Griffin Octet made its debut at Annandale Creative Arts Centre in August 2019. We’ve since performed at Foundry 616, 505 Sydney, Doo-Bop Jazz Bar (Brisbane). We’ve also been recorded by Fine Music Radio.
The band features the very best musicians in the country and we recorded for Fine Music Radio Last year.”
LINE-UP:
- Michael Griffin – Alto Sax
- Lachlan McKenzie – Trumpet
- Lachy Hamilton – Tenor Sax
- Dave Panichi – Trombone
- Ben Lerner – Bari Sax
- Aaron Blakey – Piano
- Jacob Graham – Bass
- Tim Geldens – Drums
“He is an exceptionally gifted performer, composer, and leader” – Barry O’Sullivan (Fine Music Magazine)
“One of Australia’s finest saxophonists” – Nik Fotakis (Australian Jazz)
“He truly has a gift for expression” – Bobby Watson (USA)