Eishan Ensemble
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| Origin | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| Years active | 2016 – present |
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| Website | www.EishanEnsemble.com |
Eishan Ensemble are an Australian world/jazz band. Formed and led by the Persian-Australian composer and tar player Hamed Sadeghi, they are known for blending Persian classical music with jazz through original compositions by Sadeghi.[1]
The core members of Eishan Ensemble are Michael Avgenicos on saxophone, Pedram Layegh on guitar, Adem Yilmaz on drums, Maximillian Alduca on double bass and Hamed Sadeghi on tar.[2] The band has toured nationally and internationally since it was formed.[3]
They released their debut album, Nim Dong in 2018;[4] their second album, Afternoon Tea At Six, at Sydney Festival 2021;[5] their third album, Project Masnavi, was also released in 2021 and was launched at the Sydney Opera House.[6]
Members
[edit]- Hamed Sadeghi (tar)
- Michael Avgenicos (alto and tenor saxophones, clarinet)
- Pedram Layegh (guitar)
- Adem Yilmaz (percussions)
- Maximillian Alduca (double bass)
Collaborators
[edit]- Sonya Holowell (vocal, on Afternoon Tea At Six)
- Adnan Barake (oud, on Afternoon Tea At Six)
- Marcello Maio (accordion, on Project Masnavi)
- Alex Inman-Hislop (drums, on Project Masnavi)
- Elsen Price (double bass, on Nim Dong and Afternoon Tea At Six)
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Nim Dong |
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| Afternoon Tea at Six (featuring Hamed Sadeghi) |
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| Project Masnavi |
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Awards and nominations
[edit]ARIA Music Awards
[edit]The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Project Masnavi | Best World Music Album | Nominated | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ Shand, John (10 November 2019), "Eishan Ensemble review: shock of the new colliding with and ancient" Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ , "Eishan Ensemble home page" Eishan Ensemble
- ^ (19 November 2019), "Eishan Ensemble: Getting to know Hamed Sadeghi" The Street Theatre Canberra
- ^ Shand, John (22 October 2018), "Nim Dong (Art As Catharsis)" Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ Apfelbaum, Ben (14 January 2021), "Sydney Festival: Afternoon Tea at Six" Sydney Arts Guide
- ^ , "Sydney Opera House: Project Masnavi" Sydney Opera House
- ^ "Nim Dong by Eishan Ensemble on Apple Music". Apple Music. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Afternoon Tea at Six by Eishan Ensemble on Apple Music". Apple Music. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Project Masnavi by Eishan Ensemble on Apple Music". Apple Music. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
External links
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