Eishan Ensemble are an Australian world/jazz band. Formed and led by the Persian-Australian composer and tar player Hamed Sadeghi, they are known for blending Persian classical music with jazz through original compositions by Sadeghi.[1]
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| Origin | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| Years active | 2016 – present |
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| Website | www.EishanEnsemble.com |
The core members of Eishan Ensemble are Michael Avgenicos on saxophone, Pedram Layegh on guitar, Adem Yilmaz on drums, Maximillian Alduca on double bass and Hamed Sadeghi on tar.[2] The band has toured nationally and internationally since it was formed.[3]
They released their debut album, Nim Dong in 2018;[4] their second album, Afternoon Tea At Six, at Sydney Festival 2021;[5] their third album, Project Masnavi, was also released in 2021 and was launched at the Sydney Opera House.[6]
Members edit
- Hamed Sadeghi (tar)
- Michael Avgenicos (alto and tenor saxophones, clarinet)
- Pedram Layegh (guitar)
- Adem Yilmaz (percussions)
- Maximillian Alduca (double bass)
Collaborators edit
- Sonya Holowell (vocal, on Afternoon Tea At Six)
- Adnan Barake (oud, on Afternoon Tea At Six)
- Marcello Maio (accordion, on Project Masnavi)
- Alex Inman-Hislop (drums, on Project Masnavi)
- Elsen Price (double bass, on Nim Dong and Afternoon Tea At Six)
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Title | Details |
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| Nim Dong |
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| Afternoon Tea at Six (featuring Hamed Sadeghi) |
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| Project Masnavi |
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Awards and nominations edit
ARIA Music Awards edit
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Project Masnavi | ARIA Award for Best World Music Album | Nominated | [10] |
References edit
- ^ Shand, John (10 November 2019), "Eishan Ensemble review: shock of the new colliding with and ancient" Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ , "Eishan Ensemble home page" Eishan Ensemble
- ^ (19 November 2019), "Eishan Ensemble: Getting to know Hamed Sadeghi" The Street Theatre Canberra
- ^ Shand, John (22 October 2018), "Nim Dong (Art As Catharsis)" Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ Apfelbaum, Ben (14 January 2021), "Sydney Festival: Afternoon Tea at Six" Sydney Arts Guide
- ^ , "Sydney Opera House: Project Masnavi" Sydney Opera House
- ^ "Nim Dong by Eishan Ensemble on Apple Music". Apple Music. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Afternoon Tea at Six by Eishan Ensemble on Apple Music". Apple Music. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Project Masnavi by Eishan Ensemble on Apple Music". Apple Music. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
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