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The latest MIKE NOCK TRIO CD release is slated for September on MGM ( MIKE NOCK TRIO play the Compositions of Andrew Klippel 1980-1983 )


The current trio have recently recorded two new CDs, one featuring their electronic conceptions and one with their acoustic music ( recorded at the Sydney Opera House Studio ) Look for both of these CDs to be released later in the year.

Mike Nock & Dave Liebman in concert - 'Duologue'

Mike's CD Duologue, with Dave Liebman has won the 2007 ARIA Fine Arts Award for Best Jazz Album

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in the time of sakura

A CD of his piano music, IN THE TIME OF SAKURA played by top Australian pianist Michael Kieran-Harvey, is now available on MOVE records.

"IN THE TIME OF SAKURA" shows that Nock has seamlessly integrated his many musical influences and has achieved a powerful integration of emotion and intellect."
Phil Sandford. For more information visit (www.move.com.au)


Mike Nock Project, Meeting of the Waters


The MIKE NOCK PROJECT "MEETING OF THE WATERS" a nine piece all-star group featuring Julian Wilson, Steve Magnusson, Eugene Ball, Tim Wilson, James Greening, Toby Hall, Brett Hirst, Dale Gorfinkle, recorded at Melbourne's ABC studios September 15th/16th, 2005, has just been released on JAZZHEAD

"Joyous music, brilliantly performed; highly recommended." 4 1/2 stars
Adrian Jackson, LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE April 2008





The Apollo Trio ( Maria Lindsay violin,Thomas Tsai cello, Daniel Herscovitch piano ) recorded his FICTIONAL REALITIES in March for a TALL POPPIES CD release. New Zealand pianist Michael Houstoun features 12 of Mike's pieces on his new double CD release INLAND ( Rattle Records NZ ) Recent works include a 20 minute 4 hand piano composition for pianists Michael Houstoun and Diedre Irons, to be premiered at NZ's 2009 Festivalofcolour and an extended work for jazz bassoonist and orchestra SKETCHES 1, 11 & 111. The New Zealand Piano Quartet toured his DIALOGUES, MEDITATIONS & REFLECTIONS for their 2006-2007 concert series.

Between or Beyond
Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra 'Plays the Music of Mike Nock'
A CD of his music "The Mothership Plays the Music of MIKE NOCK" was released in Feb 06 "Six different arrangers have used the band's power occasionally and tellingly, more often looking for beautiful voicings and textures. The battery of soloists includes guitarist James Muller, trumpeter Phil Slater, pianist Sean Wayland and a brilliant guest appearance from Nock himself."
John Shand LIMELIGHT ( www.jazzgroove.com )

BETWEEN OR BEYOND - The Mike Nock Underground - a classic recorded in 1970 at the legendary MPS Studio Villingen in Germany's Black Forest with the FOURTH WAY rhythm section ( Eddie Marshall drums, Ron McClure electric bass, Mike Nock piano and electric piano ) has recently been released on CD for the first time. (www.TowerRecordsJapan)



The Nov 2005 issue of DOWN BEAT reviewing the Melbourne/Umbria Festival wrote - "But the revelations were the Australians - in particular Paul Grabowsky and Mike Nock - Pianist Nock, a Sydney-based maestro, delivered two appealing sets at the Forum Theatre: one with his eclectic Big Small Band ( a Hal Russell meets Carla Bley nonet ) and the other with his equally unpredictable trio. Both groups exhibited strong arrangements, a mix of groove/dissonance and lyricism/avant-out, and a fair amount of humor and surprise inherent in the twists and turns. There's a glint to Nock's playing and a buoyancy in his leadership, especially with the nonet, which featured a fine young cast of improvisers."

Upcoming Gigs:


The MIKE NOCK TRIO perform at the NATIONAL GALLERY of VICTORIA, 7pm, Aug 5th to launch their latest CD ( THE MIKE NOCK TRIO play ANDREW KLIPPEL COMPOSITIONS 1980 - 1983 )
Seymour Center SOUND LOUNGE Friday Oct 10th & Saturday Oct 11th - live recording session.
MIKE NOCK SOLO at Wangaratta Jazz Festival 4 pm, Sunday Nov 2nd. 		 

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