Max Alduca Quintet
‘Monastery’ Album Tour
Funded by SIMA’s Regional Touring Program
“This project represents a deep reflection of my musical past and a more spiritual approach to music. The whole session felt magical to me… I was in awe of how everyone played”
– Max Alduca
Featuring some of Australia’s most acclaimed jazz voices—Hilary Geddes (guitar), Michael Avgenicos (tenor sax), Luke Sweeting (piano), and James Waples (drums)—the Max Alduca Quintet brings Monastery to life in an eight-date tour across Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, and Victoria.
Drawing on Alduca’s reflections during a transformative period of study in New York, Monastery blends contemporary jazz with free improvisation and cinematic textures. The album offers listeners a journey through stillness, intensity, and expressive freedom—anchored by the quintet’s deep musical rapport and the sensitive production of legendary bassist Lloyd Swanton (The Necks).
Don’t miss the chance to experience the Max Alduca Quintet live on stage—where their dynamic interplay and emotional depth promise to leave a lasting impression.
Michael Avgenicos | saxophone
Hilary Geddes | guitar
Luke Sweeting | piano
Max Alduca | double bass
James Wales | drums
August 8 | Jazz Music Institute | Brisbane
August 9 | 5 Church St | Bellingen
August 10 | The Playhouse | Armidale
August 15 | El Horses | Nowra
August 16 | Smith’s Alternative | Canberra
August 17 | Murrah Hall | Bermagui
August 21 | JazzLab | Melbourne
August 22 | Thirroul Railway Institue Hall | Thirroul
August 23 | Paddington Uniting Church | Sydney
This tour is produced by SIMA with the support of Playing Australia and Create NSW.