Oscar Bruten

**PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN 9PM FOR A 9.30PM SHOWTIME**

**(SHOW DURATION IS 9.30PM-11.30PM)**

  

The Music of Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus represent some of the most important developments in the jazz idiom, with Oscar Bruten’s original arrangements reimagining their works for the modern era. This concert will feature classic Monk and Mingus themes, with a number of styles; songs to dance to, intimate ballads and sophisticated masterpieces.

  

Oscar Bruten’s Septet features some of the brightest upcoming minds in the Melbourne music scene. The ensemble aims to explore the last 100 years of jazz tradition, allowing the listeners to experience the rich history of jazz music. Each set of music features brand new arrangements by Oscar Bruten, aiming to transform these styles, blending the tradition of jazz music with modern language and styles. The members of the band include:

  

**Personnel:**

**Oscar Bruten: Tenor Saxophone and Arrangements**

**Dean Kalaitzidis: Alto Saxophone**

**Thien Pham: Trumpet**

**Oskar Moore: Trombone**

**Abi Lee: Piano**

**Max Raz-Liebman: Bass**

**Jasper Bruten: Drums**

  

  

Beginning on clarinet at the age of 12, Oscar would quickly show a fiery passion for music. Branch out to saxophone at 15 under the guidance of Tarko Sibbel, he began working hard to hone his technical, compositional and literary music skills. Over the past years he has been mentored by established Australian jazz musicians, such as Julien Wilson, Jamie Oehlers and Toshi Clinch. Currently Oscar is studying a Bachelor of Music, specialising in Jazz and Improvisation, and Bachelor of Arts at Monash University.

  

Oscar performs regularly around many venues in Melbourne alongside leading Australian musicians, such as Barney McCall, Audrey Powne and Toshi Clinch. He has been a member of groups such as the 2019 Sydney Invitational Youth Big Band, 2019 Melbourne Youth Big Band and 2020 Jazz Melbourne Youth Band, with one of Oscar’s compositions being recorded for the 2021 Jazz Melbourne album release ‘The Melting Pot’.

  

Oscar has won such awards as; the 2019 Pat Corrigan Musicians & Arts Fund Award at Generations in Jazz; 2019 Division 1 Superband Tenor Saxophone 1 at Generations in Jazz, and; 2020 Australian Saxophone High School Section Winner.

  

**Genre - Jazz**

Oscar Bruten Septet

Event Description

Oscar Bruten Septet Plays: The Music of Monk and Mingus

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