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A modern neo-soul big band whose style reflects our digital zeitgeist

Our modern culture of non-stop information transfer influences this set of songs flowing, one style into the next, mirroring the chemistry of this eclectic band.

To open, a trio of instrumentalists featuring Karl Lawskowski, Yutaro Okuda and Chris Fields push the boundaries of contemporary improvised music while dipping into rock, jazz and groove.

Steph Russell – Vocals/Composer
Ellen Mara – Vocals
MC P Smurf – Rap
Yutaro Okuda – Guitar
Chris Fields – Percussion
Alex Hirlian – Drums
Dave Quinn – Bass
Jason Bruer – Alto Sax
Karl Lawskowski – Tenor Sax
Simon Ferenci – Trumpet
Gavin Ahearn – Keys/Composer

SIMA would like to thank the City of Sydney, Create NSW, Live Music Australia and Australia Council for the arts for their generous funding towards the Jazz:NOW Summer Festival program.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Book Here” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fevents.humanitix.com%2Fmeme-wars|||”][/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7357″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg1F_KK-EnU”%5D%5B/vc_column%5D%5B/vc_row%5D