Nic Vardanega - Point in Time

2019

Point in Time is the follow up release to Australian guitarist Nic Vardanega’s 2014 debut, Inverno. The aptly titled recording serves as an updated snapshot of the guitarist’s musical vision, influenced by two years of living in New York City and experience in its jazz scene. In Vardanega’s own words... “The title of this recording, Point in Time, has become a motto for me recently as an artist. While life’s journey is long, it is our duty to embrace each stage along the way and to realise our purest vision in each moment. All works of art are therefore in effect a freeze frame, capturing a particular point in time.”

The new record comprises a new ensemble format that departs from the debut Inverno release. Featured on five tracks is renowned New York City trumpeter Michael Rodriguez. The Grammy nominated trumpeter/composer has established himself as one of the leading voices in jazz today having performed with Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra, Chick Corea, and Lincoln Center Orchestra to name a few. Rodriguez is also a current member of iconic pianist Kenny Barron’s critically acclaimed quintet and a co-leader of latin jazz ensemble the Rodriguez Brothers.

Nic Vardanega – Guitar
Michael Rodriguez – Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Jakob Dreyer – Acoustic Bass
Josh Roberts - Drums