The musicians involved in this project are freelance players who have been chosen for their particular professional skills, experience and excellent personalities!
Between them the band have played in Seoul, Seville, Reykjavik, Marrickville, Hong Kong, Paris, Port Fairy, Hobart, New York and Wangaratta in jazz gigs, chamber orchestras, studio sessions, marching bands,experimental music, theatre shows, pub bands and opera.
Dan Dinnen is a Melbourne based singer/songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player. Dan's work as an accompanist has seen him play harmonica for folk/roots woman Kavisha Mazzella (Port Fairy Folk Festival 2008). On guitar Dan currently plays for singer/blues fiddle player Heather Stewart (highlight gigs include the Broadbeach Blues Festival 2008). In his own work, Dan's recent focus is as a solo acoustic blues performer. He was a finalist in the MBAS Blues Performer of the Year Awards 2007 and in early 2008 supported Chris Wilson.
Genevieve Campbell is classically trained with a Bachelor of Music from Sydney University. She has done opera, ballet, symphony, theatre, session, event and chamber work as a freelance french horn player around Australia and overseas. As a result of her connection with the Tiwi ladies she is currently working towards a PhD, recording and archiving Tiwi songs.
Brendan Clarke is one of Australia's leading contemporary double bassists. He has performed, toured and recorded with many leading Australian and international jazz artists. He has toured Europe several times as well as playing at all of Australia's major jazz festivals. In 2001 Brendan was the winner of the prestigious National Jazz Award which is held each year at the Wangarratta Jazz Festival. He currently resides in Sydney.
Daniel Rorke (tenor sax) has studied composition and improvisation with pianist Mike Nock and saxophone with Jerry Bergonzi in Boston and Kenny Werner in New York. He has worked as a professional saxophonist based in Iceland, performing jazz and other styles of music. He is studying towards his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies.
Jamie Cameron (drums) holds a Bachelors Degree in Jazz Performance from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and has played in bands led by Sean Wayland, Steve McKenna and Elana Stone. He maintains a busy schedule of performances in Sydney, and has recently toured with Judy Campbell's Mosaic, singer-songwriter Greta Gertler and jazz trio The Adorables.
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Jason Noble is a freelance clarinettist specialising in contemporary repertoire. He has performed at prestigious festivals such as Warsaw Autumn, Aldeburgh (UK), Sydney Spring, and Sydney Film Festival. As both soloist and chamber musician Jason has appeared with Ensemble Offspring, Sonic Art Ensemble, Halcyon, Synergy, and Sydney Childrens Choir. He also teaches in the Musicology faculty at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.