Delay 45

Funded by SIMA’s Regional Touring Program

The Catholics

They “have developed an approach to performing that is creative and individual…”

– Loudmouth

Delay 45 meld beautiful compositions together with improvisation. The result is a fluid exchange between structure and spontaneity, creating an immersive listening experience that traverses entrancing moods, colours and textures.

Led by Award-winning trumpeter Tom Avgenicos, alongside fellow collaborators Roshan Kumarage, Dave Quinn and Ashley Stoneham – the group have emerged as “a bold new chapter in Australian jazz” – John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald.

Delay 45’s sound is grounded in a deep understanding of each other’s playing, stemming from their dedication and long history together. The outcome is their intuitive ability to respond and interact with one another – immediately in the moment.

This concert celebrates the release of their sophomore album ‘Flux’, following on from their critically acclaimed 2019 debut ‘Big Ears’.

Tom Avgenicos | Trumpet
Roshan Kumarage | Piano
Dave Quinn | Bass
Ashley Stoneham | Drums

Feb 18 | Mary’s Underground, Sydney
Feb 19 | Avalon Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Katoomba
Feb 25 | Smith’s Alternative, Canberra
March 3 | Platform Arts, Geelong
March 4 | The Old Church on the Hill, Quarry Hill
March 6 | Jazzlab, Melbourne
March 16 | Hotel West End, Brisbane
March 18 | Banshee’s Bar & Art Space, Ipswich
March 19 | Boobooks, Armidale
March 20 | 5 Church Street, Bellingen