Tabula Rasa was formed with the express aim of creating a new and vital sound that was hitherto unknown in Australia.

The ensemble's lead vocalist, Linda Cable was of course already well-known in jazz circles, but when she first heard guitar duo Robert Bratetich and Mario Lattuada play - later foundation members of Tabula Rasa - the sound of their classic guitars with Spanish influences sparked an intense interest in exploring the possibilities of combining their sound with jazz.

With every piece on their debut album a collaborative effort, Tabula Rasa blends thought-provoking lyrics with a strikingly original combination of classical, Celtic and jazz music with Spanish infleunces and Brazilian rhythms. This is the reason for the ensemble name Tabula Rasa - they are stating with a musical "clean slate".