The Jazz Haus Canberra: Hammerhead

Overview

Expect a night of nuanced, high-octane nu-bop, funk, folk – fusion and chamber jazz from one of Australia's finest contemporary ensembles at Tuggeranong Arts Centre.

Hammerhead has a reputation for high-energy performances and innovative compositions and have been a prominent force in the Australian jazz scene since 2011.

Led by internationally acclaimed tenor saxophonist Jason Bruer, this powerhouse sextet will perform recent unreleased music composed by Bruer alongside material from their recent acclaimed album I Didn't Get To Where I Am Today (2023). This album was hailed as their best album yet, receiving a 4.5-star review in The Australian and praise from jazz legend Mike Nock.

Hammerhead draws inspiration from the hard bop era while incorporating urban jazz, funk, and chamber jazz influences, the band has established a reputation for high-energy performances and innovative compositions and have been a prominent force in the Australian jazz scene since 2011.