Leading & Co-leading
EMANATION
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Jonathan Zwartz (bass), Hilary Geddes (guitar), Chloe Kim (drums), Sandy Evans (saxophone), Zela Margossian (piano)
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Chloe hopes to offer a warm shower of singable melodies, and refreshing energy with her ensemble Emanation. Chloe’s compositions draw on her nostalgic memories of growing up listening to gospel and classical music, whilst the overall narrative is informed by her experience composing solo drum set music.
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Holopeak
Nick Mielczarek (guitar), Chloe Kim (drums), Harry Birch (bass)
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Holopeak reorganise minimalism, jazz, rock and electronica into a new sound world through extended improvised forms. Their debut album Summit Over, and the second album Golden Walk are powerful statements from three creative visionaries, set to embark on new Australian musical horizons.
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Playgrounds
Chloe Kim (drums), Helen Svoboda (bass), Callum Mintzis (trombone)
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Three friends (who happen to be some of Australia’s most in-demand improvising musicians) decided to start a band. When their first sessions were punctuated by bursts of laughter and the music carried an organic sense of playful joy, they decided to record an album.
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JACHLO
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Chloe Kim (drums), Jacques Emery (bass)
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The Jachlo project allows these two inquisitive artists an open platform to experiment with improvised forms and a wide palette of instrumental colour. For every performance they devise a completely new piece; this has resulted in hard hitting micro-timed grooves on electric bass and drum kit, long-form drone pieces on keyboards and bowed guitar, and interactive "game-pieces" with radios, laptops and percussion.
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Sweet Tooth
Hilary Geddes (guitar), Jonthan Zwartz (bass), Chloe Kim (drums)
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Sweet Tooth is a captivating trio initiated by bassist Jonathan Zwartz in April 2023. Having played together in various contexts for many years, the trio share a foundation of caring friendship, mutual mentorship, and a profound musical understanding. This cohesive bond enables the trio to collectively navigate each other's compositions while fearlessly exploring new sonic landscapes.
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Anatomical Heart
Helen Svoboda (bass), Chloe Kim (drums), Erik Griswold (piano)
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Anatomical Heart first came together in the remote bush property of Harrigans Lane, northern New South Wales, to fuse their highly individualistic voices into a common language. The juxtaposition of Erik's John Cage-inflected prepared piano, Helen's Nordic-tinged bass, and Chloe's highly intense but precise drumming found conversational fluency in the remoteness of the Australian bush.
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Featured
Disruption! The Voice of Drums
Jeremy Rose (composer, tenor saxophone/bass clarinet), Simon Barker (composer, drum soloist), Chloe Kim (composer, drum soloist)
Ben Carey (modular synthesizer), Jacques Emery (bass), Hilary Geddes (guitar), Novak Manojlovic (piano, rhodes, prophet), Thomas Avgenicos (trumpet)
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Jeremy Rose and the 8-piece Earshift Orchestra bring a thrilling tribute to the timeless, visceral and disruptive power of the drum - Disruption! The Voice of Drums, featuring extraordinary drum virtuosi Simon Barker and Chloe Kim. Premiering to wide acclaim at the 2021 Sydney Festival (2022 APRA Award 'Performance of the Year' winning work), this major new work offers an opportunity to reflect on the current disruptive challenges we face, with bush fires, a global pandemic, civil unrest and a growing ecological disaster.
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Bungarribee
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Gary Daley (piano), Paul Cutlan (woodwinds), Ollie Miller (cello, electronics), Chloe Kim (drums)
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Bungarribee is led by highly respected pianist, accordionist and composer, Gary Daley. Bungarribee embark on a creative journey which unfolds via deep communication and improvisation. Performing original compositions along with fresh improvisations on music by iconic composers such as Bartok, Schoenberg, Ligeti and Bach filtered through diverse traditions such as jazz , folk, improvisation and classical.
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Barra Barra
Brenda Gifford (composer, saxophone), Sandy Evans (saxophone), Gary Daley (piano/accordion), Jacques Emery (bass), Chloe Kim (drums)
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First Nations composer and saxophonist Brenda Gifford’s work is deeply connected with her relationship to country, community and culture. Bringing the concert to life, alongside Gifford are leading Australian jazz musicians. In a moving exchange of artistry and precision, together they’ll beautifully breathe life into a stunning collection of original compositions.
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Barney McAll
Grammy-nominated, ARIA-winning artist, Barney McAll, is one of Australia's most innovative musicians and composers. From soulful performances to captivating compositions, Barney's portfolio is astounding: he has contributed to over 100 albums, created 29 solo works, and joined forces with some of music's finest, including Dewey Redman, Gary Bartz, SIA, Maceo Parker, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Fred Wesley. He recently appeared in an NPR Tiny Desk Concert with Gary Bartz.
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Musical friendship with Barney McAll since 2018, Chloe regularly performs with Barney at his visits to Sydney.
Discordia
Featuring Jeremy Rose (compositions, soprano saxophone and bass clarinet), Chloe Kim (drums), 17-piece Earshift Orchestra.
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Discordia, an enthralling reflection on contemporary life through sophisticated large ensemble composition. Described as “a creative force with which to reckon” (All About Jazz) and “a pivotal figure” (NYC Jazz Record), Rose demonstrates his commitment to tackling complex themes through immersive and at times wild symphonic writing, showcasing his ingenuity and ability to push the boundaries of the traditional big band format.
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Released March 1, 2024, the full album is available here
Elefant Traks 25th Anniversary: The Finale
I had a thrilling opportunity to be part of Australia's legendary hip-hop label Elefant Trak's last hurrah tour.
The video is a recap of the Sydney Opera House performance (26th May, as part of the Vivid Festival). Three more shows: June 8 at the Tivoli, Brisbane; June 15, added matinee show and a sold-out evening show at the Melbourne Recital Centre.
With extrodinary artists: Hermitude, Urthboy, L-Fresh The Lion, The Last Kinection, The Herd, Horrorshow, Joelistics, Okenyo, Nardeannn, Bwise, Sachem, Anesu, Jaytee, Ozi Batla, Jane Tyrrell, Unkle Ho.
The "dream-team" live band: Ellen Kirkwood (MD, Trumpet), Freyja Garbett (Keys), Sarah Homeh (Bass), Yutaro Okuda (Guitar) + Horns: Melissa Mony, Cailey Mei, Bec Olek, Zoe Atkinson, Savannah Blount, Ellie Lamb.
