Stationary
FGHR
Stationary is the debut release of FGHR – Darryn Farrugia, Leonard Grigoryan , Luke Howard and Ben Robertson – who are some of Australia’s finest contemporary musicians.
The album features lush original compositions of song-based instrumentals with folk and European jazz influences, evoking images of vast cinematic landscapes.
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In a nod to the tradition of improvised music covering popular song, the album opens with a rearrangement of the Missy Higgins song 'All for Believing'.
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Although all members are accomplished improvisers in the jazz idiom, the focus is textural rather than improvisational, emphasising group interplay over individual expression.
Darryn Farrugia – drums
Leonard Grigoryan – guitars
Luke Howard – piano, keyboards
Ben Robertson – double bass
Guest musicians:
Emma Gilmartin – voice
Alex Pertout – percussion