zela margossian quintet
FRI 16 September 2022
6:30pm & 8:15pm
What a bright new force is pianist Zela Margossian. Her debut album, Transition, announced her range and fascination as a composer, splashing her Armenian heritage across the broad canvas of jazz.
— The Sydney Morning Herald
Following their glowing performance for Phoenix HALO, we are pleased to welcome an encore from the ARIA-nominated ethno jazz band Zela Margossian Quintet, a special co-presentation with Venue 505.
Performing original works carrying influences from Armenian traditional music, Margossian’s compositions have an authentic approach of combining classical and folk with the improvisational attitude of contemporary jazz. Come and immerse yourself in the rich polyrhythmic melodies and flavours of Zela Margossian and her accomplished Quintet.
Zela Margossian — piano
Stuart Vandegraaff — saxophones, clarinet
Adem Yilmaz — percussion
Jacques Emery — double bass
Alexander Inman-Hislop — drums
Presented in association with Venue 505
HALO
The Zela Margossian Quintet was one of 20 acts to appear in HALO, a digital concert series by Phoenix designed to support Sydney’s music scene emerging from lockdown in 2021. A mesmerising display of musicianship and virtuosity, the set features live performances of compositions from their 2022 record The Road.
