Tadd Dameron was one of the great, original composers of Modern Jazz. He composed many iconic Jazz standards - such as "Hot House" and "If You Could See Me Now".

Drummer/bandleader Andrew Dickeson will be presenting the best of Dameron’s music - with a band of established players and “young lions”. 

Andrew Dickeson - drums/leader
Tim Kovacs - tenor sax
Michael Griffin - alto sax
Andrew Robertson - baritone sax
Simon Ferenci - trumpet
Aaron Blakey - piano
Brendan Clarke - bass

Tadd Dameron was one of the great, original composers of Modern Jazz. He composed many iconic Jazz standards - such as "Hot House" and "If You Could See Me Now".

Drummer/bandleader Andrew Dickeson will be presenting the best of Dameron’s music - with a band of established players and “young lions”. 

Andrew Dickeson - drums/leader
Tim Kovacs - tenor sax
Michael Griffin - alto sax
Andrew Robertson - baritone sax
Simon Ferenci - trumpet
Aaron Blakey - piano
Brendan Clarke - bass

Gregg Arthur and John Morrison’s Swing City Big Band In Concert – Saturday, 19th of February 2022:

A very special event Australia’s smoothest jazz vocalist Gregg Arthur teams up with the one and only John Morrison and his all-star Swing City Big Band for this special event at Foundry 616.

With new orchestrations by Andrew Robertson as well as some classic favourites from the greatest big band hits of the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s, this show is a powerhouse performance not to be missed.

“I love the way you sing, you’re phrasing is perfection” – Tony Bennett

Looking forward to putting down some tracks for Rodric White’s 3rd studio album. I’ll be recording 5 pieces on Flute, Clarinet and Soprano Saxophone. Keep an eye out later in the year for the finished product!

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Classic swinging ‘West Coast’ style jazz with a band of superb young and old(er) musicians. Featuring the cream of Sydney’s leading younger jazz players plus some older and wiser stalwarts of the scene! You’ll hear the stunning vocals of Tiana Young drenched in the history of the great jazz singers, but with her own twist of interpretation. Swinging arrangements from band leader Andrew Robertson in the style of the classic West Coast writers such as Bill Holman and Marty Paich allowing the superb improvisers in the band to stretch out.

This is the first of our gigs in this format so come and hear what will certainly become one of Sydney’s leading jazz ensembles.

The Band:

Andrew Robertson (Tenor Sax/Arrangements)

Lachlan Mackenzie (Trumpet)

Tessie Overmyer (Alto Sax)

Jacob Parks (Trombone)

Hugh Barrett (Piano)

Jacob Graham (Acoustic Bass)

Andrew Dickeson (Drums)

As part of our Semester “Special Projects Week” we are taking all of the Sydney Conservatorium Big Bands into the famous 'Trackdown Studios’ to record tracks. The band I direct (Big Band #3) will be recording a mix of charts by some of the greatest arrangers in jazz: Duke Ellington, Bill Holman, Sammy Nestico, Thad Jones, John Fedchock ….and one other by a lesser known arranger, Andrew Robertson.

First chance for many of the young musicians to be in a world class studio with a world class engineer in Bob Ross!

Powerhouse sextet Hammerhead burst onto the Sydney scene in 2010 and features tenor saxophonist Jason Bruer, Andrew Robertson (alto sax and flute), Cam McAllister (trumpet), Greg Coffin (piano), Alex Hirlian (drums) and Brendan Clarke (bass) make up the sextet.

Playing all original music the band has a dedicated following that enjoy the energy and high level musicianship from the players. Always a great place to play at Foundry616 so come along and enjoy another great gig with us!

When listening to Carole King’s landmark album Tapestry, the music still sounds as vivid and fresh as it did back in 1971.

Featuring timeless classics like ‘I Feel the Earth Move’, ‘So Far Away’, ‘You’ve Got a Friend’, ‘It’s Too Late’, ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’, and ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’, the album immediately hit #1 on the Billboard chart, where it remained for 15 consecutive weeks – staying on the chart for a staggering five years.

When listening to Carole King’s landmark album Tapestry, the music still sounds as vivid and fresh as it did back in 1971.

Featuring timeless classics like ‘I Feel the Earth Move’, ‘So Far Away’, ‘You’ve Got a Friend’, ‘It’s Too Late’, ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’, and ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’, the album immediately hit #1 on the Billboard chart, where it remained for 15 consecutive weeks – staying on the chart for a staggering five years.

When listening to Carole King’s landmark album Tapestry, the music still sounds as vivid and fresh as it did back in 1971.

Featuring timeless classics like ‘I Feel the Earth Move’, ‘So Far Away’, ‘You’ve Got a Friend’, ‘It’s Too Late’, ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’, and ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’, the album immediately hit #1 on the Billboard chart, where it remained for 15 consecutive weeks – staying on the chart for a staggering five years.

When listening to Carole King’s landmark album Tapestry, the music still sounds as vivid and fresh as it did back in 1971.

Featuring timeless classics like ‘I Feel the Earth Move’, ‘So Far Away’, ‘You’ve Got a Friend’, ‘It’s Too Late’, ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’, and ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’, the album immediately hit #1 on the Billboard chart, where it remained for 15 consecutive weeks – staying on the chart for a staggering five years.

Belting out our big hits from recent albums ‘Turning Point’ and ‘Mosaic’. Hammerhead is one of the leading Sydney contemporary jazz bands playing all original music with a cracking lineup: tenor saxophonist Jason Bruer, Andrew Robertson (alto sax and flute), Cam McAllister (trumpet), Greg Coffin (piano), Alex Hirlian (drums) and Brendan Clarke (bass) make up the sextet.

It’s always a great night of quality music. We are on Level 1 on the 14th April - see you there!

Andrew Robertson Quintet – Wednesday, 31st of March 2021:

Launching Andrew Robertson’s first album as leader – “Our Man In Moss Vale”. Featuring the top shelf swinging rhythm section of Andrew Dickeson (drums); John Harkins (Piano) & Jacob Graham (Bass) and Simon Ferenci on trumpet PLUS some special guests.

It will be a night of swinging standards and some ‘Blue-Note-esque’ originals!

“With the strong foundation, Robertson is provided with the space needed to confidently let musicality flow through his veins and into his numerous instruments. He chooses not to play it big and bold, instead going deeper inside himself and bearing a more sensitive soul, as well at times going outside the box to reach the emotions he is projecting, at all times prioritising melody and
vibe.” – Barry O’Sullivan (Jazz and Beyond Magazine)