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'Latitude'

The Australasian Project - 2 CD Live Set

When I first heard Bernie, I think it was in the old Real Ale Café, Sydney.  I was a young student, fresh from NZ.  When I heard him play, I didn't know what to think.  He wasn’t slick like I was expecting.  He was rough, robust, in your face, angular, melodic and incredibly beautiful — all at once. Well, I guess I wasn't ready then — but as I listened, played and grew as a musician, I came to appreciate and love his greatness, and always hoped I would play with him.
I mentioned this to Peter Rechniewski (Artistic Director, Sydney Improvised Music Association), who suggested I guest with Bernie's quartet, and that he thought it was a really good idea.  Well, Bernie didn't seem to mind, and the result of that is the recent CD Solar.  Now this!