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Formed in 1996, Baecastuff’s unique approach quickly established itself as one of the premier improvising bands in the Sydney scene recording three albums of original material and playing at Jazz and Arts festivals throughout Australia including the Wangarratta, Armidale, Noumea and Darling Harbour Jazz festivals and appearing many times at clubs such as the Basement and the Side On Café. Mike Nock approached the band in 2001 to record for Naxos Jazz which saw an international release and great reviews. The individual members have all gone on to establish themselves at the highest level and have recently started performing regularly again with a new found energy and a wealth of ideas.

Phil Slater – Trumpet

Rick Robertson – Saxophones

Matt McMahon – Piano

Alexander Hewetson – Bass

Simon Barker – Drums

Aykho Akhrif – Percussion

“Like No Other” John Shand SMH

“'this Australian group get a lot more out of jazz, funk and rock and their various crossing points than many a more renowned band'PENGUIN JAZZ GUIDE

'this band of local groove merchants...When the grooves are supposed to cook they really do' Shand SMH

'The variety and quality of the tracks are superb...It's real jazz and at the same time a truly enjoyable album for a wide audience' TIME OFF

'one of Sydney's most energetic and imaginative jazz and fusion projects...You couldn't ask for a more satisfying mix of the poignant, the complex and the downright funky'Cal Clugston REVOLVER