
Melbourne International Jazz Festival: lvdf
21 October @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm AEDT

lvdf is a thrilling new collaboration between four artists at the forefront of their respective jazz scenes: drummer Myele Manzanza (NZ), saxophonist Alex Hitchcock (UK), double bassist Michelangelo Scandroglio (Italy) and pianist Daniel Hayles (NZ).
Described as “virtuosos” (The Guardian), “electric” (Okayplayer) and “absolutely crazy good” (Gilles Peterson), lvdf’s members are prolific musicians, bandleaders and solo artists. Together, they channel their distinct voices into a bold, unified sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
This is contemporary jazz at the intersection of electronic, indie, dance and classical music that fans of Robert Glasper, The Bad Plus, Eric Harland and Kaidi Tatham won’t want to miss.
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