Bungarribee
Bungarribee is led by highly respected pianist, accordionist and composer, Gary Daley and features several of Australia’s pre‑eminent contemporary musicians. Each having made significant contributions in jazz, classical and world music. As a child, Daley travelled down Bungarribee road in Sydney’s outer western suburbs to his earliest music lessons.
Bungarribee, an indigenous word, translates to an idyllic meeting place. In this case one of like musical minds in which a creative journey unfolds via deep communication and improvisation. Bungarribee performs original compositions along with fresh improvisations on music by iconic composers such as Bartok, Ligeti, Bach and Debussy filtered through diverse styles such as jazz, folk and karnatic rhythms.
Bungarribee, an indigenous word, translates to an idyllic meeting place. In this case one of like musical minds in which a creative journey unfolds via deep communication and improvisation. Bungarribee performs original compositions along with fresh improvisations on music by iconic composers such as Bartok, Ligeti, Bach and Debussy filtered through diverse styles such as jazz, folk and karnatic rhythms.
Our upcoming gigs:
Acoustic Ritual series
Date : Thursday August 5, 830 start
Venue : Sydney Fringe HQ at 5 Eliza St Newtown (aka the old Old 505 Theatre)
Ticket price:
$34 ( including $10 bar credit )
Acoustic Ritual series
Date : Thursday August 5, 830 start
Venue : Sydney Fringe HQ at 5 Eliza St Newtown (aka the old Old 505 Theatre)
Ticket price:
$34 ( including $10 bar credit )
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“Each member of the band oozes experience, which
triggers confidence in the listener to something new and unforgettable... some magic happens on the stage and it’s hard to put a finger on it. What an intelligent approach to music! ” Zoli Mauritz, Music by the sea festival, Brisbane 2018 |
“The commonality, of course, is improvisation, and Daley
has certainly provided Bungarribee with not just diverse contexts, but with entirely different sound worlds in which to bring those skills to bear.” Excerpt from John Shand review |
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“The music, equally, is located somewhere to the north-east
of jazz but definitely south-south-west of European art music. The quartet grew out of Daley’s larger ‘Sanctuary’ project, yet retains that ensemble’s unique breadth of vision, and intricate interweaving of composed and improv elements.” Johnhardaker review |
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