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Number Junky – Australia Tour 2025
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
Doors open at 7:00 pm
The inventive Danish/Australian trio Number Junky from Perth have become known for combining exciting rhythms and odd-time signatures with lyrical melodies and lush harmony. Led by international acclaimed guitarist Kristian Borring (“post-bop wizard” – Vintage Guitars) and the “hip and capable” (Ivan Rod) rhythm section of Zac Grafton and Peter Evans, the group portray earthiness and complexity in composition and improvisation with exciting and cutting-edge original jazz tunes and re-workings of standards.
Their latest offering, the album ‘Birak’, a nod to the seasons of the first nations ‘Noongar’ people in WA, was recorded on the back of the trio’s last tour of the Eastern States, is praised for its memorable themes and great playing (Dingo Jazz) and dedication to tightly woven interplay (Rhythms Magazine). Number Junky has also become known for their monthly residency in Perth, The Villa House Sessions, and their numerous collaborations with names such as Fabian Almazan, Will Vinson and Jamie Oehlers.
PRESS QUOTES:
“This is a particularly well-balanced trio that has developed a close and very impressive rapport, intimate and intelligent and with a keen eye for detail. It makes for absorbing and very satisfying listening” – The Jazz Mann (UK)
“Inventive and unyielding…memorable themes and great playing” – Dingo Jazz Magazine (AUS)
“The music opens up an ocean of improvisational possibilities…both accessible and experimental” – Jazz-Fun.de (D)
“Birak reveals Number Junky’s understated strength: finely crafted melodies, shifting time signatures, coupled with dedication to tightly woven interplay” – Rhythms Magazine (AUS)
“Melodic and harmonic qualities combined with the exploration of skilful rhythms” – Jazz Mania (BEL)
“Cutting edge” – The Australian
“Bebop-oriented programme with provocative rhythmic variation” – Jazz Journal (UK)
LINKS:
https://www.youtube.com/@kristianborringmusic
https://www.facebook.com/kristianborringguitarist
http://instagram.com/krisborring/
https://kristianborring.bandcamp.com/album/birak
TICKETING INFORMATION; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
ONLINE TICKET PRICE: Concession – $25 / General Admission – $30
DOOR TICKET PRICE: Concession – $30 / General Admission – $35