NZ/Australian cross-channel contemporary jazz 5-piece, Antipodes, bring their energetic songs and rapturous originals to the Hydro Majestic Hotel.

Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018
Location: The Boilerhouse @ The Hydro Majestic

Doors Open: 7:30 pm
First Set: 8:00-8:45 pm
Second Set: 9:00-9:45 pm

Tickets: $35 - Book online or call Chris on 0411 954 826

Described during their recent tour of Australia as “a great blowing band with dense heads, occasional free and floating segments, room for solos and some great grooves” (Canberra Jazz) this is music drawn from diverse influences ‒ modern New York jazz meets Swedish indie pop and European free improvised music. Audiences are first drawn in by introspective, timbral improvisations and then set to foot-tapping with danceable beats, songlike melodies and fiery solos.

Having extensively toured Australia and New Zealand, Antipodes are back on the road again. Formed after Baxendale met Sweeting at a jam session in Berlin in 2013. Their musical connection became immediately apparent and they began writing and performing original compositions together. Sweeting from Sydney is a pianist known for his indelible work with jazz-improv group the Grey Wing Trio. Saxophonist Baxendale a key force behind the burgeoning Kiwi band The Jac and is one of the most energetic forces coming from the underground Wellington jazz scene. The band features the highly celebrated kiwi guitarist-composer Callum Allardice, double bassist Max Alduca, the formidable creative force of Ken Allars on trumpet and the hard-grooving NZ-come Sydney bassist Tom Botting.

MUSICIANS:
Jake Baxendale ‒ saxophone
Luke Sweeting ‒ piano
Callum Allardice ‒ guitar
Tom Botting ‒ double bass
Tim Geldens ‒ drums

Why not have dinner at The Hydro Majestic Hotel before the show?

Experience the gourmet delights with dinner in the Wintergarden which showcases the fresh seasonal produce sourced from local suppliers in the Blue Mountains area. Enjoy our chef’s selection of entrées and desserts along with our selection of mains. Our dinner menu allows the Hydro Majestic to provide you with a unique regional dining experience..

Call +61 2 4782 6885 or Book Now.