Tom Fryer
Tom Fryer is an acoustic guitarist and composer whose playing anchors the Christopher Young Quartet. His work ranges from delicate ensemble textures to collective improvisation.
On Brood Groove (MD 3348) his acoustic guitar is praised for sweet and maudlin inventions within an intimate, exploratory quartet sound. He is a primary guitarist and co-composer on Atmospheros (MD 3408), shaping originals and group improvisations that leave space for dramatic woodwind statements. He also appears on the commemorative Move 50 (MD 3450).
Performing as Christopher Young Quartet
A new collaboration with some of Christopher Young’s oldest collaborators — acoustic bassist Nick Haywood (from the Lewis and Young Ensemble) and guitarist Tom Fryer, with the addition of the great veteran drummer, Ted Vining. More about Christopher Young Quartet
Atmospheros
The Christopher Young Quartet presents ten new pieces by Young and the group, spanning atmosphere, hard bop and free collective improvisation.
Composer
Brood Groove
"One of the most rewarding sessions I've recorded for Jazztrack. Maybe the stars aligned that day... the musicians really listening and responding to each other. It's music that surprises and explores."
Tom Fryer also appears on
Move 50
Twenty-four Australian composers mark Move Records’ fiftieth year with short new works gathered on this commemorative disc.