Double World Jazz Fusion Albums!
In my music, I bring together the signature rhythms and harmonies of different world music with music genres that I like, including jazz, rock, blues and funk. The two albums I am working to release this year are inspired by my recent travels through North America, Spain and India and so include a mix of popping Indian rhythms through to firey flamenco melodies.
Have a listen to the sample tracks below of some tunes off both albums. I hope that you feel like you have travelled across three continents in under an hour and that it gets you inspired and excited by the unusual blend of rhythm, harmonies and groove!
The first album, ‘Best of Times’ features complex Indian time signatures overlayed by a rick, melodic interplay between electric guitar and saxophone. My wife says it is the sexiest album I’ve made yet ;) The second album, ‘Five Days in Granada’, showcases a bright chemistry between jazz vibraphones and flamenco guitar, to create a mix of firey, passionate and energetic jazz fusion tracks.

My goal is to raise $6000 for this project. It is a big goal, but there is a lot of bang for that buck! I’ve already recorded the tracks for both albums with some of Australia’s best up and coming jazz cats, including Vibraphonist James Whiting, Pianist and Keyboardist Cleon Barraclough, Bassist David Galea, Tenor Saxophonist Ben Byrne and Drummers Trent Bryson-Dean and Bob Peele. These guys were great – in a few takes they really nailed the tunes!
The next step is to master, press and release both albums and then perform the tracks live, in an exclusive concert launch, with the original musicians. The launch will also be filmed to create a concert DVD for future release.



So this is where you come in. Your contribution can give us the chance to complete the final stages of producing the two albums and launching them live. Here is what is up for grabs -
- Get a signed copy of the two albums for your collection
- Nab some early bird tickets to the live concert launch in Brisbane on the evening of 10 October – we’ll be filming it live as well, so this is your chance to star in a concert DVD!
- Boost your own musical passion and career with music lessons with me
- Challenge yourself with a copy of the eBook containing the sheet music of all the compositions.
- Become an executive producer and have your name in the credits of the album liner notes, forever. Yeah!
- Own the signed classical guitar that was used to write the demos for the music on. There is only one.

But wait, this isn’t the end of the story….I am just getting started! I plan to take this music around the world and bring it live, to the doorstep of the countries and cultures that inspired these albums. So keep your eyes open for more details about where I go next. This is your opportunity to seed the start of something bigger and hey, maybe I will get the chance to meet you on the trail!
Thanks for your consideration. Your support really makes a difference, so Thank You! Check out my website or my Facebook page to read more about me and my projects. Below are links to sample tracks from both albums for you to hear more!
Have a great day!
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How The Funds Will Be Used
The Funds will be used for:
- The costs for mastering both albums through Brisbane based mastering engineer Michael Wild at Wildlife Audio ($1400)
- The pressing costs for both albums through Implant Media for 250 copies each ($2000 in total) .
- The costs involved with getting the albums launched online through Abstract Logix and/or CDBaby into ITunes and electronically distributed ($100)
- The costs involved with hiring the stage and paying the live sound engineer, project manager and musicians ($2500).
The Challenges
Preparations for the album launch in October is off to a great start as I have already received sponsorship for the event by the Jazz Music Institute (JMI) and Byron Music. I plan to approach more sponsors for the event and have a marketing and communications assistant on board to help promote and market the event to maximise coverage and support (attendance).
I am a determined, passionate and professional musician. Whatever obstacles present themselves will be dealt with!
Sample MP3 pack
Grab a taster sample pack of 6 MP3s taken from the two albums to wet your appetite! Files will be emailed upon successful completion of the campaign.
MP3 copies of both albums
Get into the groove of supporting this project by grabbing digital copies of both albums 'Best of Times' and 'Five Days in Granada'. Get inspired and excited by the unique blend of musical styles.
Grab a new release album!
Get in on the goods and receive a hard copy of either the Indo-electric jazz fusion album 'Best Of Times' OR flamenco inspired jazz fusion album 'Five Days in Granada' delivered to you (*postage is extra)
Ticket to the launch!
Pizazz it up in your finest jazz attire and join us for a rollicking night out with some of Brisbane's top cats as we perform and film the new release albums live in concert, at the exclusive album launch event on 10 October this year! Single ticket will be emailed to you to print at home.
Enjoy both jazz albums
Add a copy of the Indo-electric jazz fusion album 'Best Of Times' and the fiery, flamenco inspired 'Five Days in Granada' album to your collection. Albums are mailed to you (*postage is extra)
Signed albums + 1 ticket
Go one up and receive autographed copies of both albums as well as a single pass ticket to the album launch, filmed live as a concert DVD in Brisbane on 10 October! (*Postage is extra)
Signed Albums + 2 tickets
Add to the experience and grab a friend for a double pass ticket to the album launch, filmed live as a concert DVD on 10 October, as well receiving autographed copies of both albums (*Postage is extra)
Skype lessons + albums
Delve deeper into world of jazz fusion music with two 30 minute Skype lessons to talk about any aspect of music you like (e.g. composition, guitar technique, improvisation etc). Also receive autographed copies of both albums mailed to you (*postage is extra).
Sheet music + Skype pack
Boost your music career by grabbing an eBook of the sheet music, followed up with three 30 minute Skype lessons with me. We can work on any aspect of music you like - composition, guitar technique, improvisation etc. Also receive autographed copies of my whole catalogue of albums (Blue Benares, Best of Times and Five Days in Granada).
Be an Exec Producer!
Have your name immortalised in print in the album liner notes as a true supporter and executive producer of both albums! You'll also receive my whole catalogue of releases, autographed (Blue Benares, Best of Times and Five Days in Granada), plus a single ticket to the live album launch* on 10 October in Brisbane, so I can say a special Thank You! (*launch ticket can be swapped for one 30 minute Skype lesson if necessary)
Bargain lesson bonanza!
Sign up for a term of music lessons* and receive your first week free! You’ll also get copies of my two new albums. Bargain! * lessons are 30 minutes and can be via Skype or at my studio in Byron Bay. A term of lessons is 1 lesson per week for 10 weeks. The next term runs from Monday 5 October to Thursday 10 December. (Postage is extra)
Music written for you!
Have a piece of music written, produced and performed by me, filmed and uploaded onto my youtube channel specially in your honour! The piece will be dedicated to you in the video description and credits for eternity!
Own the signed guitar!
The master musician package! Own the one and only signed Hofner classical guitar that was used to write the demos for the albums on (with hard case)!! PLUS... - My whole catalogue of albums, autographed - Three 30 minute Skype music lessons on any aspect of music you like (composition, guitar technique, improvisation etc) - An eBook of the sheet music *Postage is extra