OK we know it is not still winter but when presented with the opportunity to hear Number Junky Trio, great jazz musos Kristian Borring, Peter Evans and Zac Grafton perform in launceston we said YES (as all good improvisers do)

Join LIMA for another great afternoon at The Royal Oak as Number Junky Trio visit Launceston as part of their Australian Tour. Doors and Bar from 3.30pm.

https://www.youtube.com/@kristianborringmusic

The inventive Danish/Australian trio Number Junky from Perth have become known for combining exciting rhythms and odd-time signatures with lyrical melodies and lush harmony. Led by international acclaimed guitarist Kristian Borring (“post-bop wizard” – Vintage Guitars) and the “hip and capable” (Ivan Rod) rhythm section of Zac Grafton and Peter Evans, the group portray earthiness and complexity in composition and improvisation with exciting and cutting-edge original jazz tunes and re-workings of standards. Their latest offering, the album ‘Birak’, a nod to the seasons of the first nations ‘Noongar’ people in WA, was recorded on the back of the trio’s last tour of the Eastern States, is praised for its memorable themes and great playing (Dingo Jazz) and dedication to tightly woven interplay (Rhythms Magazine). Number Junky has also become known for their monthly residency in Perth, The Villa House Sessions, and their numerous collaborations with names such as Fabian Almazan, Will Vinson and Jamie Oehlers.