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Christopher Hale

By Lawrence Peryer | Spotlight On
March 11, 2023
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Today, the Spotlight shines On Australian jazz heavyweight

Christopher Hale

bass

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Hale has been called "one of the most unique and respected musicians in Australia" (Glam Adelaide) and an "unconventional virtuoso of the bass guitar" (The Age). His new release, Ritual Diamonds (Earshift Music), came out on March 3 and reimagines Korean ritual drumming and contemporary jazz, creating music that is mysterious, complex and beautiful. On it, Christopher is joined by collaborator and friend, Korean drumming innovator Minyoung Woo and a group rounded out by some of Australia's finest jazz artists:

Jamie Oehlers

saxophone, tenor

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Andrea Keller

piano
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Theo Carbo

guitar

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Simon Barker

drums

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Hale was a very generous and engaged conversationalist, giving a lot of insight into his philosophies, process and approach.

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