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“The warmth and generosity of the ensemble is its greatest strength… Off to Moruya is a charming album…robust, assured and friendly.
Get along and check it out.”
Timothy Stevens, MCA Forum magazine.

Leigh Barker and Eamon McNelis

News

Unexpectedly 2008 is shaping up to be a busy year for the band, with the release of a new album scheduled for July and a short Tasmanian and Victorian tour.

Pianist Matt Boden is returning briefly from his new home in Paris, France so we’re celebrating by doing a few choice gigs. Joining us for these shows will be Julian Banks on tenor and soprano saxophone, and with Eamon McNelis (trumpet) off to Europe with the ‘Hoodangers’ we’ll be playing as a quartet.

Also you can catch very special guest Dale Gorfinkel on vibraphone for the 303 and ‘Spot’ gigs.

So look out for the new album and catch you at a show soon!

Off To Moruya

New album ‘Off To Moruya’
Available now at iTunes & CD Baby!

2008 Performances of Leigh Barker Quartet

303 Bar, High Street Northcote
Wednesday June 28th, 9pm, Supporting James Annersly.

‘The Spot’ Sydney Road, Brunswick, Melbourne
Sunday June 22nd, supporting Steve Magnusson Trio, 8pm.

Milawa Jazz and Blues festival
Saturday July 12th, Lindenwarrah Estate, 8pm.

Federation Square Atrium, Melbourne
Sunday July 13th, 11 30am.

303 Bar, High Street Northcote
Monday July 14th, 9pm, for the ‘Lebowski’s’ Association

'Portico' Wine Bar, Ballarat
Wednesday July 16th, 7pm

Paris Cat Jazz Club, Goldie Place, Melbourne
Thursday July 17th, 9pm

Alley Cat Nightclub, Elizabeth Street North Hobart
Friday July 18th, 9pm

Stage Door the Café
254 Mount Steet Upper Burnie Monday July 21st, 8pm

Launceston Jazz Club at the ‘Royal Oak’
Tuesday 22nd July, 8pm