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Hypnotic, transformative
DownTown Music Magazine, NEW YORK /
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Full of sonic textures and infinite possibility, this is one of the true concept albums of recent years.
JAZZ AND BEYOND /
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Terrific, rich, pulsating and reverberant... sophisticated and compelling....vivid and colourful.
LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE /
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A sustained exploration of a certain sonic luminescence
THE MUSIC TRUST /
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Ephemera is always outward-reaching conceptually...The quartet can achieve a surprisingly orchestral sweep...music of peculiar depth and mystery that somehow evades the laws of gravity.
Sydney Morning Herald /
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Quite a voyage, mission and discovery of the balanced, atypical gesturing of this experienced group communication, now reaching even more modern and ethereal heights.
SYDNEY ARTS GUIDE /
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Next concert: 8pm Sun 15th Nov @ 21 Shepherd St, Marrickville Ephemera Quartet is an acclaimed avant-garde ensemble that takes audiences on a musical exploration of cosmic landscapes, from pulsars and craters to planetary atmospheres and the cosmic void. Merging the sophisticated sonic worlds of jazz and contemporary classical music, the ensemble blends live performance with NASA recordings of electromagnetic waves and striking space-probe visual projections. Their latest release, "Star Opus" is currently available across all major streaming platforms.
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Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Keyna Wilkins (piano/flute), the ensemble features Elsen Price (double bass/loop pedal), Will Gilbert (trumpet), and Shane Carpini (drumset). Together, they combine structured contemporary compositions with free improvisation. The backing soundscapes of authentic space recordings were curated by renowned astronomer Professor Paul Francis, creating an immersive, multi-sensory backdrop for the music. Each member brings a distinct artistic voice from a diverse musical background, culminating in an organic, genre-defying sound world inspired by the concepts of the universe and universality.
Formed in 2015, Ephemera has established a robust international and national touring profile. Notable appearances include a six-concert tour of Japan, features at the MONA Evening Series, the Extended Play Festival of New Music at City Recital Hall, and the Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival. They have also frequented premier Australian music venues such as 21 Shepherd, Lazybones, Foundry 616, Melbourne’s Uptown Jazz Cafe, The Red Rattler, and Woodburn Creatives. |
