MEME Wars + Lawskowski/Okuda/Fields Trio

SIMA presents the Jazz:NOW Summer Festival featuring;

MEME Wars + Lawskowski/Okuda/Fields Trio

A modern neo-soul big band whose style reflects our digital zeitgeist.

Our modern culture of non-stop information transfer influences this set of songs flowing, one style into the next, mirroring the chemistry of this eclectic band.

To open, a trio of instrumentalists featuring Karl Lawskowski, Yutaro Okuda and Chris Fields push the boundaries of contemporary improvised music while dipping into rock, jazz and groove.

Steph Russell – Vocals/Composer
Ellen Mara – Vocals
MC P Smurf - Rap
Yutaro Okuda – Guitar
Chris Fields – Percussion
Alex Hirlian – Drums
Dave Quinn – Bass
Jason Bruer – Alto Sax
Karl Lawskowski – Tenor Sax
Simon Ferenci – Trumpet
Gavin Ahearn – Keys/Composer

SIMA would like to thank the City of Sydney, Create NSW, Live Music Australia and Australia Council for the arts for their generous funding towards the Jazz:NOW Summer Festival program.