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The Other Side of Tony Gould

Tony Gould is best known for his improvising, mostly in the jazz world. This CD presents his classical side.

The Other Side of Tony Gould gives a glimpse into the classical imagination of one of Australia’s most respected jazz musicians. Best known for his decades-long career as a pianist and improviser in the jazz world, Tony Gould has always moved freely between genres.

This recording reveals original compositions and interpretations that reflect his lifelong love of the great masters of the tradition. All works, with the exception of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, are Gould’s original compositions written over the past two decades. While much of the album was recorded on a Yamaha C7 at Move Records studio, Dreams of My Girl and Homage to Mahler were captured in live performance.

The Other Side of Tony Gould offers listeners an intimate portrait of a composer whose music grows from deep listening, heartfelt expression, and an abiding respect for tradition. It is both a revelation and a reminder that the “other side” of an artist often shines the brightest light on their full creative spirit.

Artists

Tony Gould

Pianist and composer Tony Gould is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. His career has embraced many styles of music, not least jazz and other improvisatory musics in addition to traditional and contemporary classical musics. He gives many concerts each year and for 50 years he has been involved in an extraordinary number of recording projects both as pianist and composer and has been at the forefront of music education in Australia via various tertiary institutions in Melbourne and throughout Australia.

Firebird Trio

Firebird Trio - like its mythical counterpart which shone magically through the darkness - sheds light on music from all epochs. Founded in 2010, Firebird Trio has performed nationwide to critical acclaim, with a vibrancy of imagination that echoes its name.

Jasmine Lai

Rosa Scaffidi

Rosa Scaffidi began her life-long love affair with the piano and its mighty repertoire at the age of 2. She is an extremely versatile musician, and is highly skilled in the interpretation of many musical styles as well as being a proficient improviser. 

Fabian Russell


Track Listing

  1. Empathy Tony Gould
  2. Homage to Mahler Tony Gould
  3. A Little Music for Jasmine Tony Gould
  4. Dreams of my girl Tony Gould

    5. The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) Igor Stravinsky

  5. Part one – Adoration of the Earth
  6. Part two – The Sacrifice

Performers

Where to buy

The Other Side of Tony Gould is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.

Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.

Product details

List price
$25.00 AUD
Release date
February 2026
Copyright
© 2025 Move Records
Phonogram
℗ 2025 Move Records
Categories
Australian, Classical
Catalogue number
MD 3478
Alternate catalogue number
MD3478
Barcode
EAN 8721416205521