GARY DALEY, LLOYD SWANTON, KALON CAPTAIN

Australian Jazz icons GARY DALEY  (Bungarribee, The Catholics) and LLOYD SWANTON (The Necks, The Catholics) are joined by emerging Jazz drummer & composer KALON CAPTAIN for an evening of original compositions & free improvisation. Through the joy of pure spontaneity this ensemble will explore the spaces between ambient music &  contemporary Jazz, transporting listeners into deep meditative soundscapes & undulating grooves.

⭐️  GARY DALEY is a highly respected Australian composer, pianist, accordionist & teacher from Springwood in NSW. Best known as a musician playing in some of the elite bands of Australian jazz; most notably, The Catholics, Gary’s projects have received glowing reviews & his music has been presented at major venues & festivals throughout Australia.  He appears on many recordings featuring renowned Australian contemporary artists. He has toured nationally & internationally, most recently with Australian multi award winning world music ensemble, The Mara Big Band & Eishan ensemble.  He is the recipient of two Australia council for the arts grants, new work & recording. In 2023 Gary’s quartet, Bungarribee, released the album, Hunger. It has garnered rave reviews & the band toured Tasmania as well as appearing at the Orange Jazz festival & other venues.  A highlight of the year was the title track, Hunger, being chosen for performance at an ISCM New Music Festival in Europe.  The piece was featured at the festival in the Faroe Islands in June 2024.  In addition to performing, recording & touring Gary is the artistic director for the highly regarded concert series, Live at the Village in the NSW Blue Mountains, presenting premiere artists from around Australia & internationally .

“An extraordinarily sensitive improviser” Joseph Towardros 'The Virtue of Signals' CD review.

⭐️  Bassist, composer, producer, bandleader, broadcaster, LLOYD SWANTON’s credits include Bernie McGann, Vince Jones, The Dynamic Hepnotics, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Paul Capsis, Archie Roach, Mara! & Hamed Sadeghi.  He appears on over 100 albums & leads The Catholics.  Lloyd is best known as a member of The Necks, who have released 25 albums & have received multiple awards, including the Richard Gill Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music.  The Necks have toured the world constantly since 1998.  Lloyd’s international artist credits include Nat Adderley, Jimmy Witherspoon, Barney Kessel, Sting, Sheila Jordan, Gary Bartz, Molly Ringwald, & (with The Necks): Brian Eno, Underworld, Swans & the BBC Scottish Symphony.  His producer credits include The Vampires with Lionel Loueke, ALLY, Phillip Johnston’s Coolerators, Max Alduca, all of The catholics’ albums & he is co-producer of The Necks’ entire catalogue.

⭐️  KALON CAPTAIN is a distinctive voice in the Sydney music scene, recognised for his creative work as both a drummer & composer.  Through his deep exploration of jazz, hip-hop & improvised music, Kalon has carved out a unique space that blurs genre boundaries & embraces experimentation.  In addition to leading his own quintet, Kalon has performed as a key member of the afrojazz outfit HAZTET. Most recently, Kalon performed at the Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival & the Milton Jazz Festival alongside Hungarian flautist Dorka Foster (Hakumba).  In April 2025, he co-released a new record under the moniker FIELDS with Yianni Adams (Kyoshi, Ella Haber), through the independent Sydney label CG Discs.

⭐️ GARY DALEY  (Piano/ Accordion/ FX)

⭐️ LLOYD SWANTON (Bass)

⭐️ KALON CAPTAIN  (Drums)

🎫 LIMITED TIX!!  $23 Prebook/ $25 Door

Doors from 5pm

We are a Licensed Venue. OutsIde Food is Welcome but No Outside Drinks/ Water Bottles allowed.

Under 18s permitted if under the direct supervision of a Guardian/ Adult.