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Mike Nock’s second CD in 2012 ‘Kindred’ is now available in Japan
Starting 14 December 2012
Pianist/composer MIKE NOCK has been a leading figure on Australian jazz scene for more than a half century. His trio appeared at Tokyo Jazz Festival in both 2010 and 2011 and impressed Japanese audience with their passionate performances. Mike Nock was inducted into the Australian Jazz Hall of Fame in 2009. His CD ‘Hear and Know’ won Best Australian Contemporary Jazz Album in 2012 and his previous CD ‘An Accumulation of Subtleties’ was awarded Best Australian Contemporary Jazz Album at the 2011 Bell Awards.
‘Kindred’ a collaboration with brilliant young percussionist Laurenz Pike is a selection of improvised piano/drum duets, expressing the beauty of an emotional and intellectual world. This CD is now available at shops in Japan. Please visit the following websites.
http://diskunion.net/portal/ct/detail/JZ121130-58
http://tower.jp/artist/194919/Mike-Nock
Since its release the CD has been highly acclaimed in both Australia and overseas.
‘The Australian’ 1-2 September 2012 ★ ★ ★ ★
‘The concept is minimalist, allowing maximum tonal freedom, and Nock utilizes this independence. (John McBeath)
‘ All About Jazz’ (USA) 14 September 2012
‘This 2011 session were conceived as music-making without a safety net, and it’s clear that Nock and Pike – separated by nearly 40 years – didn’t need one. Still, these relatively brief free improvisations are all defined by an unmistakable and immediate sense of purpose. (John Kelman)
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=42885
‘Jazz Japan’ (Japan) No. 28, December 2012
The challenging and exciting duo by the heavy weight and a young musician in Australia. (Hiroki Sugita)
Mike Nock & Laurenz Pike ‘Kindred’ (FWM 003)
Mike Nock (piano)
Laurenz Pike (drums)
Find out more at www.mikenock.com
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| Date |
14 December 2012 - 31 January 2013 |
| Venue |
Mike Nock ‘Kindred’ |
| Enquiries |
FWM Records Phone: 61-2-9799-0290 Fax: 61-2-9799-0290 Email: yuritak@tokyonet.com.au |
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Mike Nock Trio at CLUB TOKYO JAZZ 2011 & Plaza
Mike Nock's CD 'Hear and Know' released in Japan
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