ATMA BLU

Lead by drummer/percussionist Chris Fields, ATMA BLU is a truly original voice in the Australian musical landscape. Made up of some of Australia’s finest improvising musicians, ATMA BLU performs original compositions that draw upon the musical traditions of India, Africa, the Caribbean & the Americas.

Since moving to Australia from the U.S. Chris has established himself as a unique musician & composer capable of moving effortlessly between a huge range of musical environments. As Australian world music great Kim Sanders stated, “It’s good to meet a percussionist who plays tabla at a high level, and also knows who Zigaboo Modeliste is!”

In ATMA BLU Chris is joined by the legendary Sandy Evans on saxophone, Australia’s funkiest jazz trombonist - James Greening, iconic jazz guitarist – Jeremy Sawkins, ARIA award winning bassist – Michael Galeazzi and Afghani tabla wizard – Yama Sarshar.

Each musician is a well-established artist and composer in their own right and together their combined musical energy is truly wonderful!

For this premiere show at Foundry 616, ATMA BLU will be performing new original works in preparation for their upcoming album due to be recorded later this year.Be sure not to miss this great evening of creative music with ATMA BLU!