Description
Jazz composer-saxophonist Jeremy Rose and the 8-piece Earshift Orchestra bring a thrilling tribute to the timeless, visceral and disruptive power of the drum. Featuring extraordinary drum virtuosi Simon Barker and Chloe Kim, 'Disruption! The Voice of Drums' is a riveting experience. Premiering to wide acclaim at the 2020 Sydney Festival, the work examines one of the most disruptive years in history, with bush fires, global pandemic, civil unrest and a growing ecological disaster. Whilst challenging us all, this major new work offers an opportunity to reflect.
"A sombre sometimes explosive exploration of percussion set to the tense groove of civil unrest." - Limelight Magazine
"Disruption! explores the power and use of the drums from disruptive protest music to more meditative healing roles." - Loudmouth Magazine
Personnel: Jeremy Rose (composer, tenor saxophone/bass clarinet), Simon Barker (composer, drumming soloist), Chloe Kim (composer, drumming soloist), Ben Carey (Modular Synthesizer), Jacques Emery (bass), Hilary Geddes, Guitar, Novak Manojlovic (Piano/Keyboards), Thomas Avgenicos (trumpet)