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The Julian Banks Quartet brings together 4 musicians with a shared love of improvisation and a deep musical connection.
Led by saxophonist and composer Julian Banks, the group plays original music that echoes the jazz tradition while redefining it through a contemporary lens.
Julian has released two albums of original music and appears on numerous recordings as a sideman. He has been featured as a soloist in leading Australian jazz ensembles, including Christopher Hale’s *Sylvan Coda*, and has led his quartet at major festivals such as the Wangaratta Jazz Festival and the Ubud Village Jazz Festival in Indonesia, as well as at clubs around Australia.
With Joe Talia on drums, James Gilligan on bass, and Louis King on guitar, the quartet creates music that shifts between intensity and intimacy—clear melodies woven with rich harmonies and open improvisation. Their sound balances drive and subtlety, inviting listeners into a space where structure and freedom meet.
The upcoming concert at the Kew Courthouse will showcase the group at its best, with a mix of their original music and some choice standards—reimagined. A night not to be missed.