Australian Music Centre | Breaking sound barriers

Event Details

Intersections is the presentation of a new work developed by Simon Barker with members of local writing groups exploring the intersections between literature as the spoken word and music. This exciting performance  will take the form of a conversation between writers and musicians, words and music.

As part of the Sydney Writers Festival 2013, this performance will cater for both lovers of writing as well as lovers of music making and promises to take the audience on an exploratory journey to a world where music and words come together.

Simon studied at the Manhattan School of Music with John Riley, Keith Copeland and Marvin "Smitty" Smith. Since returning home in 1990 he has performed throughout Australia, Europe, Asia and the US including a Trans-Siberian concert tour with the Mark Isaacs trio.

In addition to regular performances with Australian groups such as Scott Tinkler trio, Baecastuff, Vince Jones, Band of Five Names, Dale Barlow and Matt McMahon Trio he has also played with international touring artists including Claire Martin, Shiela Jordan, Gary Smulyn, John Hicks and Carlos Ward.

Musicians
Simon Barker - Composer/Drums/Electronics
Phil Slater – Trumpet
Stu Hunter – Piano

Writers
Lauren Pearce
Evan Sutter
Melissa Lee Speyer
Alissar Chidiac
Siobhan Colman

Further information for this event is available online at the event's website

Featured artists

• Jazz/improvisation by Simon Barker
• Jazz/improvisation by Phil Slater
• Jazz/improvisation by Stu Hunter