Up on the Hill Again, Here I GO
Led by Abi Lee
May 2nd, 2024
This album features Abi’s dearest friends and musicians, Thomas Colemanbell (alto saxophone), Jack Smythe (double bass), and Alex Siderov (drums).
Abi states, “I dedicate this album to my inner child. To the playfulness I miss, the needs I’ve put aside and the unconditional love every child needs whilst I seek forgiveness and trust in myself.”
Abi’s belief and love for endless possibilities in improvisation is shown in this album and highlights her and the band’s thoughtful approach to the music. Abi’s percussive and distinctive voice shows her strong influences from Keith Jarrett, Andrea Keller and Mike Nock particularly shown in one of the tracks, Wanderlust.
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“Abi Lee’s debut album is a welcomed breath of fresh air. Compositionally the album ventures down many avenues and the ensemble’s interplay and sensitivity are stunning. Abi’s playing demonstrates the musical depth and vulnerability necessary to be engaged in high-level ’real-time’ improvisation with the band there with her every step of the way.”
Stephen Magnusson, 2024
“Listening to young pianist, composer, improviser, Abi Lee - I’m struck by her adventurous spirit, and fertile musical mind. There’s a wonderful sense of searching, courage, and a deep commitment and dedication to improvisation. Abi leads the charge in this quartet of exciting emerging voices in Australia. Up on the Hill Again, Here I Go is a richly rewarding debut (the closing track as slow as you can is a personal highlight). If this is the beginning, I can’t wait to hear what comes next!”
Andrea Keller, 2024
Woolgathering
Led by Thomas Colemanbell
April 13th, 2024
Led by saxophonist, arranger and composer Thomas Colemanbell, Woolgathering is formed with ten wonderful people: six woodwinds, a three-piece rhythm section and a vocalist.
This EP features three songs written by Thomas Colemanbell and Jack Smythe.
Abi Lee - Piano
Alex Siderov - Drums
Ava McDermott - Voice
Brandon Bartholomeusz - Alto saxophone
Christopher Rozakeas - Trombone
Elly Blackham - Tenor saxophone
Jack Smythe - Double bass
James Morrissey - Bass clarinet
Thomas Coleman Bell - Clarinet and alto saxophone
Yael Zamir - Flute
Journaling
Led by Jack Dobson
Februrary 9th, 2025
Led by bassist, composer, and improviser Jack Dobson, this EP features five saxophones, piano, bass, and drums.
Jack Dobson - Composer, arranger, bass
Oscar Bruten - Saxophones
Dean Kalaitzidis - Saxophones
Hector Harley - Saxophones
Tristan Meffre - Saxophones
Luca Brading - Saxophones
Abi Lee - Piano
Matt Dooley - Drums
“Lee plays with the deep commitment of someone who has invested too much to turn back, circling compulsively around a repeated note until the interjection of the saxophones sends her tumbling away in a dissonant whorl.” Joshua Underhill - Hot Cup of Jazz, Feb 2025
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