Tony Gould Quartet
Featuring Tony Gould, Graeme Lyall, Ben Robertson and George Polyhronakis.
Tony Gould — is one of Australia’s finest and most innovative musicians, equally at home in classical music and jazz.
Graeme Lyall — is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz saxophone players and arrangers Australia has produced.
Ben Robertson — is noted for its unique combination of rhythmic energy and lyricism, the latter founded on a remarkable virtuosity uncommon in double bass playing.
George Polyhronakis — a drummer whose playing is outstanding for its sensitivity, sense of dynamic and rhythmic vitality.
Tony Gould Quartet is featured on the following titles
The Tony Gould Quartet - Live In Concert
Some of the best captured live in concert! This CD of well-known and much loved jazz pieces features the acclaimed jazz pianist Tony Gould and one of Australia's greatest saxophonists, Graeme Lyall.
Members of Tony Gould Quartet
Tony Gould
Pianist and composer Tony Gould is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. His career has encompassed many styles of music, including jazz and other improvisatory forms, as well as traditional and contemporary classical. For the past 50 years he has remained at the forefront of music education in Australia.
Graeme Lyall
Graeme is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz saxophone players and arrangers Australia has produced. As well as performing, writing, arranging and teaching at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, he is also the Artistic Director of the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra and musical director of the 50 strong WAYJO Composers Ensemble.
Ben Robertson
Ben Robertson is a brilliant and dedicated acoustic bass player, much sought after for his melodic solos and driving rhythm. The high standards he sets and achieves have earnt him a well-deserved reputation in the jazz world.
George Polyhronakos
Born in Melbourne but now living in Athens, jazz drummer George Polyhronakos works and records with important improvisers in Greece such as Dimitris Vasilakis, George Kontrafouris, Takis Barberis and many others.