Dave Halls 'Burning Time'
Thursday 18 March
After launching his much praised new album at The Basement in December 2009, pianist and composer Dave Halls brings his outstanding band to the Sound Lounge at the Seymour Centre to further explore the themes, cross cultural experiences and improvisations contained in Burning Time. Dave's repertoire will include new original music bound to delight audiences in this intimate setting.
Dave’s music features an eclectic mix of original compositions – rich in different styles from straight-ahead jazz, contemporary modern jazz, reggae, jazz hip-hop and funk. Dave takes improvisation to the next level by incorporating an ancient Chinese instrument called “GuZheng” into a unique fusion jazz experience.
Dave's seven piece band will take you on an incredible musical journey as he continues to push the jazz idiom beyond the normal conventions and unleash some truly dynamic sounds. Featuring Dave Halls (piano/keys), Craig Walters (saxophone), Rob Sullivan (guitar), Steve Ley (drums), Mervyn Sequeira (Bass), Sammila Sithole (percussion), Amy Cheung (GuZheng).
"One of the best releases of 2009 - Dave Halls’ “Burning Time” - provides a very satisfying, tasty playlist of well-crafted, beautifully played diverse tracks. Don’t miss out on this masterpiece!" Georgina Reed, Eastside Radio
"Charlie "Bird" Parker said It's either good music or it's not. Well, Burning Time ...is much more than just good" Serge Ermoll, jazz pianist, composer and arranger
“Every so often a new CD appears which is exceptional. Burning time fits into this rare category. I have had pleasure playing Burning time on Eastside Radio ….and am sure Dave Halls will have great success with this fine recording.” Susan Gai Dowling - Jazz singer and Radio Presenter
For further information about Dave Halls, his music and where to buy the Burning Time album, please go to www.davehalls.com
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