Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Josh Kelly Trio - Zoom Recording at 303 (2018)


A trio lead by Melbourne saxophonist, Josh Kelly, which draws influence from two pivotal movements in jazz from the late 50’s: modal jazz and free jazz. Ideas from each movement are used to inform contemporary jazz compositions that are rooted in these traditions, but expand on them through extended harmonic and rhythmic tools influenced by the modern Melbourne and New York jazz scenes.

The music is written over set rhythmic and modal frameworks, to allow the trio to embellish and expand on rhythms and counterpoint melodies over many repeats. The rhythm cycles, or grooves are influenced by jazz and traditional folk music, including African and traditional Korean music.


1. Welcome to Country 05:10
2. Along For The Ride 05:07
3. Taijitu 01:38
4. Juliette 10:44
5. Cup of Truth 07:32
6. Maria Hiroki 02:38
7. Ernst 15:19

All compositions by Joshua Kelly

Hiroki Hoshino - Double Bass
Maria Moles - Drum Kit