Delay 45 is a unique Australian jazz voice led by award-winning trumpeter Tom Avgenicos, featuring close collaborators Roshan Kumarage (piano), Dave Quinn (bass) and Ashley Stoneham (drums). Delay 45 play songs and connect them together through improvisation. The result is a fluid exchange between structure and spontaneity, creating an immersive listening experience that traverses various moods, colours and textures. Delay 45’s sound is built upon a deep understanding of each other's playing, stemming from a musical relationship that stretches back as far as high school. This is evident in the way they respond and interact with one another. The group have gained recognition among peers, critics and audiences for their debut release Big Ears. For this performance, they will be launching their 2nd album 'Flux'.

"a bold new chapter in Australian jazz". – John Shand (Sydney Morning Herald)

“The four members of Delay 45 have developed an approach to performing that is creative and individual…” - Loud Mouth

The John Mackey Quintet features some of Australia’s top artists. The group will perform an array of improvised music. Original works will be performed throughout the set.

“The first set will feature Miroslav Bukovsky, Mark Sutton, Lachlan Coventry, Greg Stott and yours truly.”

Please do not attend if you are unwell or have been in close contact with a known active case of COVID in the previous 14 days, masks to be worn indoors per ACT govt. restrictions.