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MEET THE ARTIST: KRISTIAN BORRING
Originally from Denmark, guitarist Kristian Borring has cemented his name as a melodic contemporary jazz artist, who can be a leader and sideman alike. He has appeared and/or recorded with cutting edge jazz players such as saxophonists Tommaso Starace and Will Vinson, vibraphone player Jim Hart, as well as lyrical vocalists such as Polish folk diva Monika Lidke, and Australian jazz singer Chris McNulty.

🎼 As a creative force, Kristian is often described as an understated virtuoso with a deeply melodic approach. Kristian is now residing in Perth, Western Australia where his creative contribution includes his new Australian trio Number J***y, an experimental guitar-led jazz trio as well as the Sydney based band Turning Pages – with Drummer Paul Derricott.

🎸 Kristian returns to Europe to work and tour with his European quartet which has received acclaim over the years. He has performed with his own ensembles and as a sideman for other all over Europe and Australia. He has also worked as ‘session’ and ‘side-man’ over the past nearly two decades with a great variety of groups and performers in Australia and Europe.

When not performing, Kristian does session work, as well as lecturing in jazz guitar, composition, ensemble skills and arranging at the Western Australian Academy of the Performing Arts.

Check out a sample of his music at jazzi.net in the DEMO section.

MEET THE ARTISTS: IMOGEN THOMSON & AUSTIN SALISBURY
🥁 Imogen and Alex formed this group in 2018; combining the improvisation and harmonic intricacies of Jazz with the primal groove and percussive sounds of Afro-Cuban music.

🎹 Leading the band is Imogen on percussion and Austin on piano. Inspired by the likes of Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Lionel Loueke and Pedrito Martinez, they have enlisted the help of Alex Reid (drums), Jeremy Thomson (guitar) and Alistair Peel (double bass).

The group released their debut album “Mejadra” in November of 2018 and at the Perth International Jazz Festival.

Check them out at jazzi.net and listen to a demo via the link.

Austin Salisbury Music
Imogen Thomson Music

MEET THE ARTIST - SIYA CHARLES
🎶 Siya Charles is a tenor/ bass trombonist, composer and arranger based in Cape Town, South Africa.

She has worked with the likes of Hugh Masekela, Jimmy Dludlu, American/Costa Rican trombonist Luis Bonilla, American trombonist Steve Turre, award-winning saxophonist Chad LB, Lira, Simphiwe Dana, Freshly Ground, Amanda Tiffin, Melanie Scholtz, Marcus Wyatt, Andile Yenana and Feya Faku.

🌎Siya has performed in jazz festivals all around the world. And after many years as a reliable "sideman", she has established a new musical collective. The Siya Charles Sextet features some of Cape Town's finest jazz musicians.

As a Jazzi subscriber you can check out Siya's original music at jazzi.net
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