my first ever baby ‘Up on the Hill Again, Here I Go’ is live now in all the streaming platforms 🖤
i am so grateful for the people who helped create this album of music - it would’ve impossible without them.
thank you to jack smythe (bass), alex siderov (drums) and thomas colemanbell (sax) for their talent, time, and love. erin sherlock for her kindness in the studio & mixing. pat telfer for mixing. joe talia for mastering. grace for these gorgeous photos, mietta for the beautiful artworks and design 🖤
special thanks to andrea keller, barney mcall, stephen magnusson and mike nock for their encouragement, time, talent, creativity and kindness.
my parents, keunwoo and sonme, my dearest friends dani forsyth and elly blackham last but not least my boo jack smythe 🖤🖤
@jacksmythe_@alex.siderov@tomcb_music@erinsherlockmusic@pattelfer@joetalia@gracebanks_@graphics.mietta@souptinbaby@barneymcall@magnussonstephen@mikenockmusic@elly.blackham@itscooldani
so much love Xx
Hello ! I am very excited to (officially) share that I have been offered a place at The New School’s Master of Music Performer-Composer starting in August this year. Moving to New York has been my absolute dream for a long time and I am excited to reunite with some of my friends and make new connections !
I was lucky enough to receive the offer with some merit scholarship, however, due to the US Visa regulations, I am unable to work for the first 12 months of my study. Therefore, I have created an Australian Cultural Fund as an attempt to raise funds to support my living costs and remainder of my tuition fee whilst I cannot work.
As a non citizen/permanent resident of Australia, I am in a unique position as I am ineligible for over 95% of the grants/scholarships available. I am working as much as I can, however, alternative ways to raise funds are very limited. All the details about this trip are available on my official ACF link which can be accessed via my bio.
If your preferred way of supporting is in person, please come to my fundraiser gig at @temporubato_au on Sunday 28th June at 4pm. @ngrichie_ will be opening the afternoon with their solo set! This will be my last solo performance in Melbourne for a little while.
If you know anyone who is in a position to support, please share the link ! If you want to chat to me or just say hello please email me on [email protected] xx
Abi ☆ ☆ ☆
At long last we are launching our Debut Album on the 29th of May.
‘OPERATION:’ are very excited to be collaborating with @oddanygallery for the launch, and to be sharing the stage with such esteemed performers @khyaal_vocal_ensemble + @abihlee 🗣️
Tickets are in our bio and will also be available on the door, see you there.
So much love for this band and music we make ! We serenade you for the last time (for a while) and a chance to preview our album Beyond, Below, and Above on Sunday 10th May ♥️ We play 7:30pm at the Jazzlab 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Foto by Dean Kalaitzidis
Poster by Fred Booker Malcolm
ABI LEE’S Beyond, Below, and Above ✨
Sunday, May 10 @ 7:30 PM
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Beyond, Below, and Above is an improvising trio of Abi Lee (piano), Julien Wilson (saxophone), and Dylan van der Schyff (drums/percussion). Curated by Lee, their self-titled album is part of Lee’s ongoing research in structured improvisation. This unique collaboration between internationally established improvisers across Canada, Korea/NZ, and Australia is one of the most exciting collaborations in Naarm. Van der Schyff’s delicate conversational approach, Wilson’s uplifting sound, and Lee’s bold and narrative way of improvising bring surprises in the trio’s performances as they effortlessly weave in and out of free improvisation. Lee’s cultivating way of storytelling shows her influences from Ornette Coleman, Kris Davis, and Tim Berne.
Inspired by @ngrichie_ this is my action reaction post
But also! COME TO MY GIG ON SUNDAY 10TH MAY!!!!!!!
7:30pm JAZZLAB playing with Julien Wilson and Dylan van der Schyff - my awesome amazing beautiful chaotic project 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 This is the last one for the year! You better catch it before it’s TOO LATE 😳🫣😁 come to this one if you were wondering which one to come to ⭐️♥️⭐️♥️
In April I have exciting gigs !
Wednesday 1st April 8pm Brunswick Green with @haywood_nick and @smallspacemusic
Wednesday 8th April 8pm Bar 303 with @paddywalterr and Peggy Lee supporting Julien Wilson and co
Tuesday 14th April 8pm Brunswick Green with @hendrix_hamalainen as part of WTF Tuesdays
Tuesday 21st April 8pm Brunswick Green with @paddywalterr and @antonnschulz - back with the trio ! Last gig for a WHILE !
Sunday 26th April 7pm Nighthawks with @glasfrosch_justin - debuting my new Korg Poly 800…….
Wednesday 29th April 9pm Solace Bar Jazz Upstairs !
Foto by @deankalait
Wonderful words by Des from September 2024 on Rhythms Magazine… silly me only just found out about this ! A few last bits of CDs left and stream on Bandcamp if you’re curious !
New album is on its way ! Mixed and mastered - almost ready to go ! Xx
AH! (Duo with @hendrix_hamalainen ) except he’s not in the frame. Intro to my silly number G ⭐️♥️
I love riding bikes with Hendrix love improvising with Hendrix love sharing pub meals with Hendrix love writing with Hendrix !
A few gigs on the first week of March ! (Which is next week!!!!!!!)
Wednesday 4th March 8:30pm at the Solace Bar
w/ Hugh Collins, Clyde Saniga, Lily Appelt, and Paddy Walter !
Thursday 5th March 8pm at the Merri Creek Tavern as part of Dimensions of Incomprehensibilities
Duo w/ Abby Sunborn !!!!
Sunday 8th March 10:30am at Ceres
Playing family music w/ Umar Zakaria, Lily Appelt, Nick Gregory, and Toby Barrett
Sunday 8th March 8pm Brunswick Green
Nama Rangachari Standards Quintet
See you there ! Xxxxx
As always captured by @deankalait ♥️⭐️
Friday, February 6, 2026
Doors at 7.30pm, Music from 8pm
Cross Street Music Hall
16-22 Cross Street Brunswick East
Ryan Williams (recorders) | Peggy Lee (cello) | Dylan van der Schyff (drums etc.)
Birds of Australia
Tonight Ryan, Peggy, and Dylan are releasing a new recording of improvisations entitled, Birds of Australia. As the title suggests, their music is inspired by the natural sounds of Australia, especially its wonderful birds. Individually, Ryan, Peggy, and Dylan have appeared on dozens of recordings and have toured and collaborated with musicians across Europe, North America, and Australia. The recording will be released on Made Now Music. Download cards will be available at the show.
Hendrix Hamalainen (trumpet) | Abi Lee (piano)
AH!
Hendrix and Abi are two improvising musicians across many fields. From travelling together around the world to riding bikes around Naarm/Melbourne, they formed a unique bond as improvisers. Working with notable musicians such as Kris Davis and Taylor Ho Bynum, they have explored the possibilities of their instruments, both as soloists and in conversation with each other. AH!’s compositions reinterpret structure in improvisation and reveal hidden possibilities.
Doors at 7.30pm Music at 8pm
$25/$15 Tickets at the door
Image by Brodie McAllister
I had way too much fun picking these out. Pay attention to the details then you will have as much fun as I did. All my loves crack me up every single time ! ♥️
