This Ōtautahi (Christchurch, NZ) based jazz quartet performs works composed by pianist Darren Pickering as well as re-imagined versions of selected works from other genres. The group’s emphasis is mostly on through-composed material combined with improvisation, and the artistic direction is determined equally by all members. There is a cinematic flavour to the ensemble’s sound, enhanced by the electronic textures of Darren’s ever-expanding collection of modular systems, synths, selected iPad apps and sonic manipulation devices.
Influences include Aaron Parks, Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band, The Cinematic Orchestra, EST, Floating Points, Jacob Karlzon, Kendrick Scott Oracle, Romain Collin, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Slowly Rolling Camera, and many others.
Come witness Small Worlds returning live to the Space Academy stage yet again, to celebrate the release of his 3rd album 'Three' with Heather Webb (guitar), Pete Fleming (bass), & Jono Blackie (drums).
"With the 3rd instalment of their series of albums (following on from critically acclaimed ‘Volume One’ & ‘Volume Two’), Darren Pickering Small Worlds continue their through-composed & improvisational explorations into the melding of jazz, folk, song-based structures. Lyrical melodies over shifting textures & modern jazz harmony"
Available from the RATTLE RECORDS as a Print-On-Demand CD or Digital Download and on all major download and streaming platforms
'Stunningly original & gloriously ethereal' (UK Vibe)
'Sublime' (Simon Sweetman)
'Perfectly melodic' (Culture Jazz)
Photo Credit:
https://www.darrenpickeringmusic.com/
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03 SESSIONS // Original and improvised music from Ōtautahi and beyond.
$20 - General Admission
$15 - 03 Members / Students
Presale via Humanitix or cash/EFTPOS on the door
03 Memberships are available at ko-fi.com/03sessions
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