Hothouse Presents: a monthly Jazz series at The Basement Sydney with the latest and greatest in the scene! To kick off the first event jazz pianist and composer, Barney McAll will take to the stage with The Australian Symbiotic Improvisers Orbit to give you a taste of his upcoming album release, Mooroolbark.

Barney McAll - Piano

Julien Wilson - Saxophones and Clarinet

Jonathan Zwartz - Double Bass

Simon Barker - Drums

Carl Morgan - Electric Guitar 

Mooroolbark

Barney McAll

"Mooroolbark" is the name given to my home town by the Wurundjeri people ("moorool" meaning great water and "bik" meaning place). They lived in the area, which is about 37 km east of Melbourne, for around 50,000 years before I arrived. The very last part of a 50,000 year time lapse would be sad to watch because so much environmental and spiritual damage would occur towards the very end. However, I decided to call this album Mooroolbark because, for many reasons Mooroolbark is why I play music.

Barney McAll's new album is both a homecoming and the story of a remarkable journey - a sonic reflection upon the distance in miles and in music he has traveled since leaving Mooroolbark, Victoria in 1989. Recorded shortly after McAll's return to his home country after 17 years collaborating with New York's finest, this album sees the composer-pianist joined by a superb band of the cream of the Australian Jazz scene, as well as the legendary French percussionist Mino Cin lu who played with miles Davis for many years.

Mooroolbark is an evocative series of tales gathered over years of travel and research, and the music exhibits diverse colours and influences ranging from gospel to Afro Caribbean styles. Anchoring the music is the distinctive compositional approach that is all McAll's own.

About Barney McAll

Barney McAll is widely acknowledged as one of Australia's most creative and influential musicians. He studied with pianists Paul Grabowsky, Tony Gould and Mike Nock before moving in 1997 to New York to join saxophonist Gary Bartz's band. He has also worked as musical director for multi award winning vocalist Sia as well as jazz legends such as Dewey Redman, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Fred Welsey .He leads numerous ensembles including Sylent Running, MODAS (Mother Of Dreams And Secrets), ASIO (Australian Symbiotic Improvisers Orbit) and has also written scores for a multitude of award-winning films including Liberia: An Uncivil War and Motherland Afghanistan. Barney was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007, and was awarded a Fellowship from the Australian Council for the Arts in 2007-08. In 2015 he returned to Australia to take up the Peggy Glanville-Hicks composer residency, based in Sydney.

Hothouse Presents:

The Basement Jazz Series featuring Barney McAll and The Australian Symbiotic Improvisers Orbit
 

TICKETING INFO
Each ticket includes 1 complimentary x Printhie Wine 

Dinner & Show tickets include entry, seating and 2 course meal.

Dinner & Show tickets are only available via Moshtix.

Some Dinner & Show Bookings may be on a shared table. Please let us know at the time of the booking as a special request should you prefer not to share, and subject to availability we'll do our best to accommodate your request. Note it is not possible to join ticket holders together across ticket groups (meaning A Reserve ticket holders cannot sit with B Reserve etc).

A RESERVE Dinner & Show + Beverage Package also includes a selection of Premium Red & White Wine + Local and Imported Tap Beers excluding Asahi, and is available by exclusive table service to A Reserve Ticket Holders from Doors to Show Time (usually 1930 - 2230). *RSA and conditions apply

DOORS OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC STARTS AFTER DINNER SERVICE, AROUND 8.30PM
SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM SHOW TO SHOW

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When General Admission Ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door on the night.

All patrons must be over the age of 18

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
(applies to both Standing and Dinner sales)

Please ensure you bring photo ID as proof of age

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Dress is Smart/Casual at Manager's discretion. No thongs.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Basement has very limited accessibility for patrons with disabilities, however please contact the venue to ensure there is adequate availability for you to enjoy the show comfortably and they can advise on the recommended seating options.

RESTAURANT (GREEN ROOM BAR) 
RESTAURANT HOURS ARE DEPENDENT ON SHOW
Please call The Basement to confirm opening times - (02) 9251 2797

SEATING MAP FOR DINNER & SHOW BOOKINGS
Please Note: tables cannot be joined together. Please ensure everyone you intend to seat at your table is included in your booking to avoid being seated separately. Unfortunately, Dinner & Show bookings are for a minimum of 2 people.

Specific table reservation is not available for this performance. It is the venue's decision as to which table you will be allocated. Whilst the venue would love to give everyone their preferred seats, it is not always possible. We ask that you respect this decision and enjoy the performance.