Max Grynchuk Big Band Plays ER@SER DESCRIPTION

Join the Max Grynchuk Big Band (ADL) for two sets of big band beats as they play tracks from their albums Plays Eraser Description Vol I & II featuring the eponymous trio as their rhythm section. This band will feature a mix of original members and some very special Melbourne guests.

Saxes: Bernard Alexander, Thomas Bell, Zac O’Connell, Christina Guala-Goodwin, Jon Hunt
Trumpets: Mick Fraser, Max Grynchuk, Ben Harrison, Pat Thiele
Trombones: James Bowman, Nick Pietsch, Darcie Foley, Andrew Short
Rhythm: Ben Finnis (Guitar), David Goodwin (Keys), Jack Strempel (Moog Bass), Alexander Flood (Drums)

The Max Grynchuk Big Band is a 17-piece band led by Adelaide trumpeter and composer/arranger Max Grynchuk. Established in 2016, the band has recorded three studio albums. The band’s first album As For Now was released in 2021 and featured renowned guest artists Will Vinson, James Muller, and Mark Simeon Ferguson. Their following two albums featured Max’s arrangements of the music of Eraser Description. The band has performed at the Middleton Jazz Festival, and is a regular performer at COMA (Creative Original Music Adelaide).

ER@SER DESCRIPTION is known for their deep, funky jazz-electro beats – lush, warm, layered synths – spontaneous improvisations and high-energy jazz party vibes. With David Goodwin, Jack Strempel, and Alexander Flood sharing the reins of this trio, they’ve featured alongside Kate Ceberano, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Paulini, and the Max Grynchuk Big Band.