tag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=12News2023-12-04T09:48:41+11:00Rafael Karlenfalsetag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/73138082023-12-04T09:48:41+11:002023-12-04T09:52:38+11:00Brisbane Music Festival Commission Premiere December 6<p>I'm very excited to have been commissioned to write a 10-minute piece for the Brisbane Music Festival.</p><p>My new work <i>Reconstructed Definitions</i> for clarinet, cello and piano will be performed by the wonderful Dario Scalabrini, Katherine Philp, and Alex Raineri on Wednesday Dec 6 in Brisbane. It will be a lovely concert!</p><p>More information can be found below.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brismusicfestival.com/angelus/">https://brismusicfestival.com/angelus/</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/12953/49481cf3fd465e641d6bd6b473822964578cc356/original/21-angelus-poster.webp/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/73032882023-11-14T11:52:58+11:002023-11-14T11:52:58+11:00Forest Lines Single Launch at NIMA in Newcastle, November 14 by the Eucalyptus Treeo<p>I'm looking forward to playing with these awesome musicians at NIMA in Newcastle to launch our new single <i>Forest Lines </i>on ABC Jazz. Hannah James, Steve Barry and I were commissioned by ABC Jazz to compose and record music inspired by our relationship with and the history of our National Parks. This is the first single from the upcoming album.</p><p>Here is a link to the gig tickets</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.nima.org.au/event-details/eucalyptus-treeo">https://www.nima.org.au/event-details/eucalyptus-treeo</a></p><p>Here is a link to the single</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0C2bWyRp6yaoJTqzrS9jQt?si=35acc15d27e841a7">https://open.spotify.com/track/0C2bWyRp6yaoJTqzrS9jQt?si=35acc15d27e841a7</a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/12953/50fde646d98ddc8be67fb06cc51945d13257ba18/original/img-7328.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/71424752023-01-24T15:19:39+11:002023-10-17T01:45:43+11:00Music for an interactive Art Installation in the Museum of Brisbane<p>It was very nice to be asked to write music for my brother Sai Karlen's interactive installation at the Museum of Brisbane in Queensland. His work explores the relationship of play between in the digital and physical world and looks amazing! </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/whats-on/play-moves/" data-link-type="url" contents="https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/whats-on/play-moves/">https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/whats-on/play-moves/</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/12953/32b3f738fca839a4e3f10c8ddef8740a90232a8b/original/bafb01f8-52fa-4226-a616-12012d589727.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/71420232023-01-23T20:21:38+11:002023-03-12T22:20:43+11:00ABC Jazz Commission and recording with Eucalyptus Treeo<p>In January pianist Steve Barry, bassist Hannah James and I went into the ABC studio in Sydney to record our commissioned works which explore the changing histories and roles of our National Parks. We have been preparing for this for a while so it was very exciting to final get to track it.</p><p>Thanks to ABC for the opportunity!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/50fde646d98ddc8be67fb06cc51945d13257ba18/original/img-7328.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/71420222023-01-23T20:15:57+11:002023-01-23T20:15:57+11:00Album Review of Equally True in Jazz Journal (UK)<p>I'm very happy to have received another lovely Album review, this time in the UK Jazz Journal</p>
<p>I particularly like the quote below. Woohoo.</p>
<p><em>'If illustration were needed of how music so often speaks more eloquently than words, it would be hard to beat Australian saxophonist and composer Rafael Karlen’s new album: the words sung by Kristin Berardi often segue into expressive vocalese that tells the listener as much if not more than the narrative.</em>' - Nigel Jarrett</p>
<p><a contents="https://jazzjournal.co.uk/2022/12/20/rafael-karlen-equally-true/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jazzjournal.co.uk/2022/12/20/rafael-karlen-equally-true/">https://jazzjournal.co.uk/2022/12/20/rafael-karlen-equally-true/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/71420192023-01-23T20:06:16+11:002023-01-23T20:22:10+11:00Album Review of Equally True in jazzhalo<p>I'm very pleased to have received a lovely review (in German!) from jazzhalo</p>
<p>Here's the link if you would like to brush up on your German.</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.jazzhalo.be/reviews/cdlpk7-reviews/r/rafael-karlen-quintet-equally-true/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jazzhalo.be/reviews/cdlpk7-reviews/r/rafael-karlen-quintet-equally-true/">https://www.jazzhalo.be/reviews/cdlpk7-reviews/r/rafael-karlen-quintet-equally-true/</a></p>
<p>Thanks for the great quote!</p>
<p><em>'Above all, contrary to the other varieties of saxophonists in jazz, Rafael Karlen does not act in a blatant manner, but brings out the lyrical. Truly a feast for the ears!</em>'</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/70473032022-08-27T23:10:49+10:002022-08-27T23:11:27+10:00National Tour: The Rafael Karlen Quintet feat. Jo Lawry<p>I'm very excited to be starting a National Tour next week with some incredible musicians to launch a new Single- Again, As Always. If you're in South East Queensland please come along to the Brisbane or Tamborine Mountain Shows.</p>
<p>The band features acclaimed vocalist Jo Lawry, pianist Matt McMahon, bassist Brett Hirst, and drummer James Waples. Woohoo.</p>
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<p><strong>Friday September 2</strong></p>
<p>JMI Live in Brisbane </p>
<p>10 Exhibition St, Bowen Hills </p>
<p>8-10:00PM</p>
<p><a contents="https://events.humanitix.com/the-rafael-karlen-quintet-featuring-jo-lawry " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://events.humanitix.com/the-rafael-karlen-quintet-featuring-jo-lawry">https://events.humanitix.com/the-rafael-karlen-quintet-featuring-jo-lawry </a></p>
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<p>I will also be taking a workshop open to the Public at JMI on Friday between 2-4pm. </p>
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<p><strong>Saturday September 3 </strong></p>
<p>The North Stores <br>46 Main St, Tamborine Mountain </p>
<p>7:30 PM - 9:30 PM</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rafael-karlen-quintet-featuring-jo-lawry-tickets-407400003377" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rafael-karlen-quintet-featuring-jo-lawry-tickets-407400003377">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rafael-karlen-quintet-featuring-jo-lawry-tickets-407400003377</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/e5438e26fc1bdb7ae9cced3a54adeecb4c38d76b/original/rafael-tour-poster.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/70261712022-07-29T15:45:30+10:002022-07-29T16:05:10+10:00The Sweetness of Strings featuring Andrea Keller and The Partridge String Quartet at the MRC, August 19<p>On August 19, the wonderful pianist Andrea Keller and exciting The Partridge String Quartet will play new pieces alongside my earlier works from my album The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered at the Melbourne Recital Centre- I'm very excited! We will premiere three new pieces alongside some Chamber Jazz hits. </p>
<p>To fit in character limits it's billed as The Sweetness of Strings (which is also true).</p>
<p>Tickets and more information can be found here.</p>
<p><a contents="www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2022/rafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-strings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2022/rafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-strings">www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2022/rafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-strings</a></p>
<p>and the Facebook Event</p>
<p><a contents="https://fb.me/e/3DO2r8J4r" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.me/e/3DO2r8J4r">https://fb.me/e/3DO2r8J4r</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/6b0d77fd8fffaae95ccfb877566ae189ff45eee9/original/tsothr-cover-photo.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/69141882022-03-05T11:30:50+11:002022-03-05T11:30:50+11:00Awarded The 2022 APRA Professional Development Award for Jazz!<p>I’m thrilled and honoured to have received the APRA Professional Development Award in the Jazz Category! It’s going to be great working on some new projects and getting lessons with a few of my heroes. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists.Thanks APRA/AMCOS!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/c6ef46fadf78373f7e867acd345be40a0dd6afe2/original/pdas-jazz-improvised-rafael-karlen.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/68667742022-01-13T05:02:13+11:002022-01-13T08:43:28+11:00Sinking Cities premiere with The Australian Voices and Camerata- Queensland's Chamber Orchestra February 11<p>I am very excited to have the wonderful Australian Voices and Camerata-Queensland's Chamber Orchestra premiere my new 60-minute work for choir and string ensemble. This work features lyrics by Pearly Black and is inspired by recent events in Hasankeyf, an ancient city in Turkey which has recently been flooded for a controversial dam, washing away 12,000 years of history. Sinking Cities explores erasing histories, as well as themes of loss, modernisation, short term gains, and the replacement of traditional lifestyles. </p>
<p>The world premiere of Sinking Cities will be live streamed exclusively via the Australian Digital Concert Hall. </p>
<p>Sinking Cities is supported by Arts Queensland’s First Night Showcase – Judith Wright Arts Centre Fund, Australia Council, and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia.</p>
<p>More information and tickets can be found through the link below:</p>
<p><a contents="https://camerata.net.au/performances/sinking-cities/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://camerata.net.au/performances/sinking-cities/">https://camerata.net.au/performances/sinking-cities/</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/74dd1cce82db9282f57998cf8a78ca94b135caca/original/1080x400-camerata-website-sinking-cities.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/67824482021-10-21T18:33:55+11:002021-10-21T18:33:55+11:00ARIA Nomination for Best Jazz Album!<p>I'm thrilled to have been nominated for an ARIA with the album <em>Haven</em> with Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran, Pascal Schumacher and I! Woohoo.</p>
<p>There is some great music on this list. Congratulations to all the nominees.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/cb2e258db46c5928f5d06719038e3e4e4f55394e/original/aria-post.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/66990312021-07-27T16:47:17+10:002021-07-27T16:47:17+10:00Interview on the Sydney Saxophone Network Q&A Series <p>It was nice to chat with Nathan Henshaw for an interview on the Sydney Saxophone Network Q&A Series.</p>
<p>Here is a link to us talking about music for an hour or so!</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV5_B4WyRgg" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV5_B4WyRgg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV5_B4WyRgg</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/66937502021-07-21T15:16:45+10:002021-07-21T15:16:45+10:00Canceled Performance at the SIMA Winter Jazz Fest with the Rafael Karlen Quintet, July 24<p>Due to COVID19 and the NSW lockdown, this performance has unfortunately been canceled.</p>
<p>Hopefully we can look at presenting it again soon... More information to follow after July 30...</p>
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<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/66818172021-07-08T13:17:56+10:002021-07-08T13:17:56+10:00Performance at the SIMA Winter Jazz Fest with the Rafael Karlen Quintet, July 24<p>I'm looking forward to playing with my quintet at Mary's Underground as part of the SIMA Winter Jazz Series.</p>
<p>The band is heavy! This will be a pre-launch gig in the lead up to a National Tour and album launch happening later in 2021.</p>
<p>Nardje Nordhuis: trumpet</p>
<p>Matt McMahon: piano</p>
<p>Brett Hirst: bass</p>
<p>James Waples: drums</p>
<p>me.</p>
<p>It will be a double bill with the lovely <em>Elysian Fields. </em>More information can be found below.</p>
<p>I hope to see you there!</p>
<p><a contents="https://winterjazzfest.com.au/event/double-bill-elysian-fields-rafael-karlen-quintet/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://winterjazzfest.com.au/event/double-bill-elysian-fields-rafael-karlen-quintet/">https://winterjazzfest.com.au/event/double-bill-elysian-fields-rafael-karlen-quintet/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/66818102021-07-08T13:12:32+10:002021-07-08T13:12:32+10:00Awarded a 2021 ABC Jazz Commission<p>I was thrilled to be one of the lucky few to be awarded an ABC Jazz Commission for a new trio project with pianist Steve Barry and bassist Hannah James. The three of us will each compose new works exploring themes and the changing histories of our National Parks for our new group, <strong><em>The Eucalyptus Treeo!</em></strong></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.abc.net.au/classic/read-and-watch/news/abc-classic-and-abc-jazz-commission-15-new-works/13425972" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.abc.net.au/classic/read-and-watch/news/abc-classic-and-abc-jazz-commission-15-new-works/13425972">https://www.abc.net.au/classic/read-and-watch/news/abc-classic-and-abc-jazz-commission-15-new-works/13425972</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/66469122021-06-02T17:25:01+10:002021-06-02T17:25:01+10:00Shortlisted for APRA Professional Development Award in Jazz/Improvised Music<p>I'm excited to be one of 5 finalists to be shortlisted for an APRA Professional Development Award in Jazz/Improvised Music. The other finalists are awesome- Steve Barry, Andrew Saragossi, Audrey Powne and Harry Mitchell. Woohoo!</p>
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<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/65550492021-02-22T14:26:50+11:002021-02-22T14:26:50+11:00New work for The Australian Voices and Camerat-Queensland's Chamber Orchestra<p>I have been very busy writing music for the creative development of a major new work for the Australian Voices and Camerata- Queensland's Chamber Orchestra. This project explores the themes of losing our past and destroying history, and is inspired by the loss of the 12000 year old Turkish city Hasankeyf which has just been flooded for a Dam project.</p>
<p>It will be premiered in late August/September and will feature my new 60-minute work for choir, string orchestra and saxophonist, with lyrics by Pearly Black.</p>
<p>Our first creative development session was in January and I'm looking forward to the next round in March where I'll capture some audio and video!</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/64877972020-11-29T17:30:19+11:002020-12-04T14:02:41+11:00Album Reviews<p>I'm very excited that <em>Haven</em> has been getting some lovely reviews and acclaim throughout the world.</p>
<p><br>It was <strong><a contents="ABC Jazz Album" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.abc.net.au/jazz/featured-music/feature-albums/haven-kristin-berardi-sean-foran-rafael-karlen/12886408">ABC Jazz Album</a></strong> of the Week- woohoo! <br>It was also a nice surprise that my track Ripple was included on the November Aussie Art Music Playlist in <strong><a contents="LIMELIGHT Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/features/aussie-art-music-playlist-november-2020/">LIMELIGHT Magazine</a></strong>.</p>
<p>One of the tracks was included in the<strong> <a contents="Jazz X-Press Playlist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX85XJl1mZAlp?si=4t55XUGNQ7S1veuB3FhhDA">Jazz X-Press Playlist</a></strong></p>
<p>Here are some reviews from Europe</p>
<p>Berardi / Foran / Karlen on <strong><a contents="JazzAround" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jazzaroundmag.com/?p=28002">JazzAround</a></strong> : </p>
<p><strong><a contents="London Jazz News" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://londonjazznews.com/2020/11/20/berardi-foran-karlen-haven/">London Jazz News</a></strong></p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/64877912020-11-29T15:45:02+11:002020-12-04T14:04:45+11:00New Album Haven is Out!!<p>I am thrilled that Haven by the Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio is out now! <br>This album features special guest vibraphone player Pascal Schumacher from Luxembourg joining Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and I, and is on the <strong><a contents="Earshift Music label" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.earshift.com/berardi-foran-karlen-haven">Earshift Music label</a></strong> </p>
<p>We also printed a limited run of score books which look amazing. <br>Albums and books can be found here and on the <strong><a contents="Earshift Wesbsite" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.earshift.com/berardi-foran-karlen-haven">Earshift Wesbsite</a></strong> and <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rafaelkarlen.bandcamp.com/album/haven"><strong>Bandcamp</strong></a><br>Thanks again to the Pozible supporters who helped to contribute to this album. <br> </p>
<p>This album has taken a while to bring out into the world but we are very happy to finally share it with everyone. Lots of love has gone into it and we were fortunate to have had these incredible people involved in the process: <br>Recorded in Brisbane by Mark Smith, mixed in Stockholm by Stefan Glaumann, mastered in England by Shawn Joseph, photography and video by Mish Photography, Earshift Music, and album, promo and book design by Sai Karlen. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/403b5f7920fc12e612bdc8c48d0f8bbafd6fb659/original/bfk-haven-album-cover-hi-res-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/64378822020-09-19T13:31:26+10:002020-09-19T13:31:26+10:00Canceled performance at the Melbourne Recital Centre with Andrea Keller and String Quartet<p>I was very much looking forward to performing my music with the amazing Andrea Keller on piano with a string quartet at the Melbourne Recital Centre Jazz in the Salon Series in October but this show has unfortunately just been canceled. Total bummer.</p>
<p>I'm thinking of all our colleagues and friends in Melbourne during this time. I hope to hear and make music there are again soon.</p>
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<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/64057112020-08-09T14:55:20+10:002020-08-09T14:59:37+10:00Strings for Megan Washington on The Sound, Sunday August 9 at 5.30pm<p>It was a pleasure writing string parts for Megan Washington's track Batflowers for her performance on The Sound on ABC TV.</p>
<p>The lovely Australian Session Orchestra sounded very lush on Megan's fun track.</p>
<p>I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing the clip which was filmed in the beautiful Old Museum in Brisbane.</p>
<p>Watch at Sunday, August 9 at 5.30pm</p>
<p><a contents="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/sound" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/sound">https://iview.abc.net.au/show/sound</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/63229292020-05-20T09:17:46+10:002020-05-20T09:17:46+10:00Streaming gig with Steve Barry for the Jazz Social, Friday May 22<p>I'm looking forward to playing a gig with the incredible pianist Steve Barry on Friday! It's been a while between gigs thanks to a pandemic, social isolation and distancing etc. </p>
<p>Please tune in to the Jazz Social channel on Youtube on Friday night at 7.30pm AEST.</p>
<p>There will be three short 20-minute sets by different artists followed by an informal Q and A.</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWuWlhNa48cAhOo8BXt5XA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWuWlhNa48cAhOo8BXt5XA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWuWlhNa48cAhOo8BXt5XA</a> <br>The gig is free and payment is by donation through paypal link below or in the Youtube stream. <br><a contents="PayPal.me/thejazzsocial" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://PayPal.me/thejazzsocial">PayPal.me/thejazzsocial</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/63098272020-05-09T11:49:23+10:002020-05-09T11:49:23+10:00New Pozible Crowdfunding Campaign for the upcoming Berardi/Foran/Karlen Album<p>This album has been some time in the making... We flew the outstanding European vibraphone player and composer Pascal Schumacher out for a recording and performances at the Brisbane and Melbourne International Jazz Festivals a few years ago and are about to release the album <em>HAVEN</em>! It will be released on Earshift Music and features lovely artwork by Sai Karlen and was mixed in Sweden by the amazing Stefan Glaumann. </p>
<p>This Pozible project is the final part in getting it all to come together. It's something quite special for us and features a new suite of beautiful music...</p>
<p>Please have a look at our campaign, it would be really great to have your support!</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.pozible.com/project/berardiforankarlen-new-album" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.pozible.com/project/berardiforankarlen-new-album">https://www.pozible.com/project/berardiforankarlen-new-album</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/73449a013d386586708008898982725a7fed7b69/original/9c724080-8ad2-11ea-a5e2-69252c984264-600x600.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Woohoo!</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/63098252020-05-09T11:33:37+10:002020-05-09T11:33:37+10:00New Single out with Berardi/Foran/Karlen with special guest Pascal Schumacher<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/b58a7fe1a5fb58e794b4b90318c4091ba2474620/original/bfkp-ripple-single-album-artwork.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks Pascal Schumacher, Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran for playing so beautifully on this track. We just released this as a (jazz) single on Earshift Music. It's a pleasure hearing my composition come to life with these lovely musicians and to see the nice cover art by Sai Karlen</p>
<p><a contents="https://berardiforankarlen.bandcamp.com/track/ripple" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://berardiforankarlen.bandcamp.com/track/ripple">https://berardiforankarlen.bandcamp.com/track/ripple</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/62460072020-03-12T13:33:35+11:002020-03-22T12:14:38+11:00SHOW CANCELLED 'Rafael and his Awesome Friends' performing at the Brisbane Jazz Club, March 28<p>*THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED*</p>
<p>I was looking forward to playing at the Brisbane Jazz Club with 'Rafael and his Awesome Friends'.</p>
<p>It would have been really fun working through my original music with these lovely musicicans</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Kristin Berardi- voice</p>
<p>Steve Newcomb - piano</p>
<p>Andrew Shaw - bass</p>
<p>John Parker - drums</p>
<p>Rafael Karlen - saxophone</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hopefully we will get to play this material in public in the not too distant future....</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/62090702020-02-09T12:33:34+11:002020-11-02T21:01:34+11:00Performance with Paul Mac at the Westpac Openair Cinema, February 15<p>One of Australia's greatest silent films has been digitally restored and composer Paul Mac has written a new score which will be performed by a live band to the screening at the amazing Westpac Openair Cinema. I'm looking forward to playing baritone sax for this very cool project.</p>
<p>Tickets and more info can be found here:</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.westpacopenair.com.au/film-program/feb-15-the-sentimental-bloke" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.westpacopenair.com.au/film-program/feb-15-the-sentimental-bloke">https://www.westpacopenair.com.au/film-program/feb-15-the-sentimental-bloke</a></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.nfsa.gov.au/events/nfsa-restores-sentimental-bloke" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nfsa.gov.au/events/nfsa-restores-sentimental-bloke">https://www.nfsa.gov.au/events/nfsa-restores-sentimental-bloke</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/60007902019-12-10T18:07:57+11:002020-11-02T21:01:52+11:00MD for Dance Beneath the Stars at HOTA, December 13<p>I'm excited to be the Musical Director for Dance Beneath the Stars at the Home of The Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast. This will be a super fun show with the Everybody Now team and the awesome Hot Potato Band from Sydney with plenty of amazing dancers.</p>
<p>FREE event.</p>
<p>DBTS Facebook event: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/2464599377194333/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2464599377194333/">https://www.facebook.com/events/2464599377194333/</a> </p>
<p>Weblink: <a contents="https://hota.com.au/dance/dance-beneath-the-stars/ " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://hota.com.au/dance/dance-beneath-the-stars/">https://hota.com.au/dance/dance-beneath-the-stars/ </a></p>
<p>PROMO VID:<a contents=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Viv9eqLR_s&feature=emb_logo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Viv9eqLR_s&feature=emb_logo"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Viv9eqLR_s&feature=emb_logo</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/59435132019-10-30T16:56:27+11:002020-11-02T21:02:18+11:00New Single release on November 1<p>On November 1, Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and I will be releasing our single 'No Shepherds Live Here' from our new album on Earshift Music. </p>
<p>We're very excited!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/53993dec69ca67dea1cd8d78bdf9123fb6b5c839/original/no-sheps-live-here-single-art-small.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>A live version of this track was recorded in New Zealand in 2018 at the lovely Orange Studios. It can be watched here:</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMGdsg0nLcc" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMGdsg0nLcc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMGdsg0nLcc</a></p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/59091132019-09-29T11:57:03+10:002019-09-29T11:57:03+10:00Performance at The Perth International Jazz Festival, November 9<p>Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and I are looking forward to performing in Perth for their International Jazz Festival as the Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio.</p>
<p>We will be launching a new single from our upcoming album too...</p>
<p>The program looks great!</p>
<p><a contents="http://perthinternationaljazzfestival.com.au/whats-on/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://perthinternationaljazzfestival.com.au/whats-on/">http://perthinternationaljazzfestival.com.au/whats-on/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/59091122019-09-29T11:51:16+10:002019-10-26T07:12:14+11:00Performances with Supriya Nagarajan, October 3-4<p>It's going to be a pleasure performing with Indian/UK artist Supriya Nagarajan and Duncan Chapman for Supriya's Lullaby Project.</p>
<p>In 2018, Supriya, renowned pianist Alister Spence and I performed together in the Peggy Glanville-Hicks House so I'm looking forward to being involved in this version of her project.</p>
<p><a contents="https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/lullaby-sonic-cradle/?fbclid=IwAR1uG-GB25_PvpupqXCkMH1WUTdj3nd3LrqiA0uwVpEFL-GdWrgzNRG37n4" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/lullaby-sonic-cradle/?fbclid=IwAR1uG-GB25_PvpupqXCkMH1WUTdj3nd3LrqiA0uwVpEFL-GdWrgzNRG37n4">https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/lullaby-sonic-cradle/?fbclid=IwAR1uG-GB25_PvpupqXCkMH1WUTdj3nd3LrqiA0uwVpEFL-GdWrgzNRG37n4</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/58977802019-09-20T00:59:45+10:002019-09-20T01:01:50+10:00Performance at the Arts Ablaze Conference, October 5 with Tenzin Choegyal and friends<p>It's going to be a real pleasure performing at the Arts Ablza Conference on October 5 in Kooralbyn Vally in Queensland. The band is a very special collaborative project with very varied backgrounds and instruments. It's going to be super fun!</p>
<p>Tenzin Choegyal - voice, drangan</p>
<p>Andrew Veivers acoustic guitar</p>
<p>Kacey Patrick - voice and keys</p>
<p>John Reeves - accoridion</p>
<p>Jarryd Foggarty - Didgeridoo and clap sticks</p>
<p>Rebecca Karlen - Violin, voice and nyckelharpa</p>
<p>Rafael Karlen - saxophone</p>
<p> </p>
<p>More details can be found here:</p>
<p><a contents="http://liveatthecentre.com.au/Arts-Ablaze-pg32794.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://liveatthecentre.com.au/Arts-Ablaze-pg32794.html">http://liveatthecentre.com.au/Arts-Ablaze-pg32794.html</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/58977792019-09-20T00:53:31+10:002020-11-26T22:12:25+11:00Dave Panichi Big Band at Lazybones, September 25<p>It's going to be fun playing with Dave Panichi Big Band on Wednesday, September 25 at Lazybones. The band is heavy and Dave is a lovely writer.</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.reverbnation.com/show/24506634?utm_campaign=HTML5_ShowSchedule_Widget_Details&utm_content=show_details_link&utm_medium=widget" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/show/24506634?utm_campaign=HTML5_ShowSchedule_Widget_Details&utm_content=show_details_link&utm_medium=widget">https://www.reverbnation.com/show/24506634?utm_campaign=HTML5_ShowSchedule_Widget_Details&utm_content=show_details_link&utm_medium=widget</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/58649342019-08-21T20:32:58+10:002020-01-29T22:57:07+11:00Workshops with The Queensland Music Festival<p>It's nice being back in the Community of Aurukun as part of the Queensland Music Festival Cape York Music Program. This is an initiative aiming to provide an opportunity for students to gain instrumental music experiences on par with metropolitan schools. </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.qmf.org.au/cape-york-music-program" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.qmf.org.au/cape-york-music-program">https://www.qmf.org.au/cape-york-music-program</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/58412902019-07-30T16:23:03+10:002019-08-06T23:45:31+10:00New Recording with Sean Foran and Kristin Berardi<p>I'm excited to spend two days recording new music by Sean Foran with Kristin Berardi and Sean in Brisbane this week. This music music was written to explore interaction between electronics/effects and improvisation. It's going to be fun!</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/58412892019-07-30T16:18:03+10:002019-07-30T16:18:49+10:00Dave Panichi Big Band at Lazybones, July 31<p>It's going to be a pleasure playing with the Dave Panichi Big Band at Lazybones in Marrickville on Wednesday, July 31.</p>
<p>Dave's writing is heaving and the band will be awesome.</p>
<p>Doors/ Bar/ Restaurant 7pm incl $10 pizzas. </p>
<p>Trumpets: Dane Laboyrie, James Sarno, Simon Ferenci, Tom Avgenicos </p>
<p>Saxes: Graham Jesse, Andrew Crago, Rafael Karlen, Tim Clarkson, James Loughnan </p>
<p>Trombones: Jacob Park, Lawson McGuinness, Rose Foster, Nick Barnard </p>
<p>Guitar: Michael Coggins, </p>
<p>Piano: Matt Harris, </p>
<p>Double Bass: Tom Botting </p>
<p>Drums:Paul Derricot</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/58206112019-07-11T11:09:44+10:002019-07-11T11:09:44+10:00Creative Fusions Workshop in Brisbane at QPAC<p>For the third year in a row I have been happy to be a part to the Sounds Across Oceans/Creative Fusions Workshop.This is a beautiful 3 day program aimed to make music across many different styles and is inclusive for young/new musicians through to older and experienced musicians.</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/family/qpacs-creative-fusions-july-2019-holiday-program/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/family/qpacs-creative-fusions-july-2019-holiday-program/">https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/family/qpacs-creative-fusions-july-2019-holiday-program/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/58071332019-06-28T22:06:44+10:002019-06-28T22:06:44+10:00Creative Development Residency <p>In late June/early July I will be undertaking a creative residency with some very fine and diverse artists in South East Queensland.</p>
<p>In preparation for the Arts Ablaze Festival in October, 7 artists will spend time together exploring music from each other's heritage and aim to find a common ground.</p>
<p>This will be a lot of fun as the musicians are all very lovely</p>
<p>Tenzin Choegyal - voice and dranyen</p>
<p>Andre Veivers - classical and flamenco guitar</p>
<p>Kacey Patrick - voice</p>
<p>Jarred Fogarty - didgeridoo</p>
<p>Rebecca Karlen - violin, nyckelharpa, voice</p>
<p>John Reeves - accordion</p>
<p>Rafael Karlen - saxophone</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/58071022019-06-28T21:57:17+10:002019-06-28T21:58:25+10:00Awarded PPCA/Australia Council Recording Grant!!!<p>I'm very excited and grateful to have been awarded a PPCA/Australia Council Recording Grant. The funding will support a big project in 2020 with Camerata, The Australian Voices and myself for an extended work exploring concepts of sinking cities and erasing history. Woohoo!</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/media-centre/media-releases/ppca-and-australia-council-announce-sound-recording-grant-recipients/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/media-centre/media-releases/ppca-and-australia-council-announce-sound-recording-grant-recipients/">https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/media-centre/media-releases/ppca-and-australia-council-announce-sound-recording-grant-recipients/</a></p>
<p><a contents="https://themusicnetwork.com/ecca-vandal-ppca-grants/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://themusicnetwork.com/ecca-vandal-ppca-grants/">https://themusicnetwork.com/ecca-vandal-ppca-grants/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/58071012019-06-28T21:53:58+10:002019-09-20T00:47:09+10:00Mini tour with Ed Kuepper's The Aints!<p>It was a pleasure playing with rock legend Ed Kuepper's The Aints! for a string of shows in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Northern NSW.</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/57851432019-06-09T15:11:52+10:002019-08-21T20:33:46+10:00Workshops with the Queensland Music Festival<p>I'm looking forward to working with students from the Communities of Aurukun, Coen and Hopevale as part of the Queensland Music Festival Cape York Music Program. This is an initiative aiming to provide an opportunity for students to gain instrumental music experiences on par with metropolitan schools.</p>
<p>Our finale concert will be at the amazing Yarrabah Music and Cultural Festival</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.qmf.org.au/post/queensland-yarrabah-music-and-cultural-festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.qmf.org.au/post/queensland-yarrabah-music-and-cultural-festival">https://www.qmf.org.au/post/queensland-yarrabah-music-and-cultural-festival</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/57851422019-06-09T15:05:11+10:002020-03-06T01:47:14+11:00Artist in Residence in Bundanon, May, 2019<p>It was a pleasure to be Artist in Residence in Bundanon, NSW in May where I was able to focus on creating new music in the very inspiring Musician's Cottage.</p>
<p>This is an amazing place that belonged to and was gifted by renowned painter Artur Boyd and is a haven for creative artists, including painters, musicians, choreographers, writers, kangaroos and wombats.</p>
<p><a contents="https://bundanon.com.au/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bundanon.com.au/">https://bundanon.com.au/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/56937372019-03-26T13:27:08+11:002019-03-26T13:29:44+11:00Performance with the Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio in Brisbane, April 3<p>On April 3 at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane, Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and I will have a lovely trio performance<br>We will be exploring music integrating electronics. It's going to be a lot of fun.</p>
<p>6pm show in the Ian Hangar Recital Hall. We hope to see you there.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/8fef17f28a395940d5272e415996c4ad5abc5e62/original/54462466-2211413162279665-6435356040279097344-n-png.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/56937342019-03-26T13:16:02+11:002019-04-22T21:46:52+10:00Feature articles in the Australian Music Centre's Resonate Magazine and the Music Trust's Loudmouth Magazine<p>I was happy to have two feature articles in the Australian Music Centre's Resonate Magazine and the Music Trust's Loudmouth Magazine.</p>
<p>Both articles talk about my activities in 2018 during my Prelude Residency in the Peggy Glanville-Hicks House. They each have a different focus.</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/article/my-year-in-peggy-s-house " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/article/my-year-in-peggy-s-house">https://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/article/my-year-in-peggy-s-house </a><br> </p>
<p><a contents="http://musictrust.com.au/loudmouth/my-year-in-a-house-with-chandeliers/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://musictrust.com.au/loudmouth/my-year-in-a-house-with-chandeliers/">http://musictrust.com.au/loudmouth/my-year-in-a-house-with-chandeliers/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54995192018-11-05T12:09:21+11:002020-09-18T23:23:44+10:00New video form the Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio Tour in New Zealand in May<p>In May, we toured to New Zealand and were lucky to play at Orange Studios in Christchurch. This is a lovely space and we're excited to have audio and video of Kristin Berardi's beautiful tune, No Shepherds.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="LMGdsg0nLcc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/LMGdsg0nLcc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LMGdsg0nLcc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54995162018-11-05T12:03:00+11:002018-11-05T12:03:00+11:00Rafael Karlen Quintet at JMI Live, November 15<p>On Thursday, November 15 I will be joined by many of Brisbane’s finest improvising musicians for an evening of lyrical and creative original music at JMI Live. For this performance we will be playing my new compositions from my newly recorded album alongside material from my previous album Trace. I'm looking forward to this.</p>
<p>Toby Wren – guitar </p>
<p>Sean Foran – piano </p>
<p>Zac Sakrewksi – bass </p>
<p>Joe Marchisella- drums </p>
<p>Rafael Karlen – saxophone and composition</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/2018/11/02/rafael-karlen-quintet-15-11-18/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/2018/11/02/rafael-karlen-quintet-15-11-18/">http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/2018/11/02/rafael-karlen-quintet-15-11-18/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54995102018-11-05T11:57:39+11:002018-11-05T11:57:39+11:00Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio at the QLD Conservatorium, November 14<p>I'm very much looking forward to playing with Kristin Berardi and Sean Foran at the Queensland Conservatorium.</p>
<p>We will be playing music from our upcoming album along with new material featuring electronics!</p>
<p>Please com along if you can, it will be fun</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Kristin Berardi - voice/electronics</p>
<p>Sean Foran - piano/electronics</p>
<p>Rafael Karlen -saxophone/electronics</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Wednesday, November 14 at 7pm</p>
<p>Ian Hangar Recital Hall</p>
<p>Queensland Conservatorium of Music</p>
<p>Grey Street</p>
<p>South Brisbane</p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54995082018-11-05T11:53:17+11:002018-11-05T11:53:17+11:00The Aints! Album launch in Sydney and Newcastle, November 9 and 10<p>I'm looking forward to performing with the legendary Ed Kuepper from The Saints in Syndey and Newcastle as part of their national tour launching the new album which was recording earlier this year (to tape!) </p>
<p>It's going to be a lot of fun playing with Ed, Alister Spence, Eamon Dilworth and more. Woohoo.</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54851612018-10-25T12:11:47+11:002019-07-11T11:04:52+10:00Workshops in Cape York<p>I'm looking forward to working with students from the Community of Coen as part of the Queensland Music Festival Cape York Music Program. This is a initiative aiming to provide an opportunity for students to gain instrumental music experiences on par with metropolitan schools.</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54851602018-10-25T12:10:13+11:002018-10-26T16:14:46+11:00Performance with Ed Kuepper, The Aints! Album Launch, The Triffid, October 27<p>I'm looking forward to performing with the legendary Ed Kuepper from The Saints in Brisbane.</p>
<p>This is part of a national tour launching the new album which was recording earlier this year (to tape!)</p>
<p>It's going to be a lot of fun playing with Ed, Alister Spence, Eamon Dilworth and more. Woohoo. </p>
<p><a contents="http://i94bar.webfactional.com/albums/the-church-of-simultaneous-existence-the-aints-abc-records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://i94bar.webfactional.com/albums/the-church-of-simultaneous-existence-the-aints-abc-records">http://i94bar.webfactional.com/albums/the-church-of-simultaneous-existence-the-aints-abc-records</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/0c25a9a1a3cf275003baa54244bcf68c219eb7e3/original/screen-shot-2018-10-26-at-4-08-56-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54851592018-10-25T12:05:49+11:002018-10-25T12:21:51+11:00Play with Stu Hunter and Jonathan Zwartz<p>It was a pleasure playing in a trio with the beautiful Stu Hunter and Jonathan Zwartz for an intimate house concert.</p>
<p>I had been wanting to connect with both of these lovely musicians for a while so I'm really glad that we were able to explore music together.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/1710dd6dc7dba29e40452bf07da8aa05622a38b4/original/img-6956.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54851582018-10-25T12:02:14+11:002018-10-25T12:22:48+11:00New album recording!<p>Over October 20 and 21, I will be recording an album of my new material for Quintet featuring many of may favourite musicians.</p>
<p>I'm thrilled to have these amazing musicians bringing my music to life<br>Kristin Berardi - voice <br>Matt McMahon - piano <br>Brett Hirst - bass <br>Simon Barker - drums </p>
<p>Rafael- saxophone</p>
<p>Richie B - engineer at Free Energy Device Studios</p>
<p>This project was made possible with the help of a Matchlab Grant from Creative Partnerships Australia and the support of all the lovely people who contributed to my crowdfunding campaign.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/1b5a7f261c6e1830fefac6aa3f390603a5de726e/original/img-6864.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54546102018-10-04T16:08:36+10:002018-10-04T16:08:36+10:00Karlen/Keller/Sherlock Trio at The Jazzlab, October 16 in Melbourne<p>On Tuesday October 16 I will be playing the wonderful Andrea Keller and James Sherlock. These are two very awesome musicians so I'm very super happy to explore new material and pieces from my album Trace with Andrea and James.</p>
<p>Please come along if you're in Melbourne. Woohoo!</p>
<p><a contents="https://jazzlab.club/816-karlen-keller-sherlock" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jazzlab.club/816-karlen-keller-sherlock">https://jazzlab.club/816-karlen-keller-sherlock</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54545782018-10-04T16:00:20+10:002018-10-04T16:00:20+10:00String quartet reading session of new works<p>I was very happy to hear my new pieces for string quartet come to life during a reading session by a very lovely quartet featuring:</p>
<p>Glenn Christensen - violin</p>
<p>Ike See - violin</p>
<p>Nathan Greentree - viola</p>
<p>Freya Schack-Arnott - cello</p>
<p>Rafael Karlen - saxophone/composition</p>
<p>Here is a new piece of mine entitled <em>Overhead.</em> This piece was mostly written on airplanes while travelling. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="SO7l2Y6_cyE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/SO7l2Y6_cyE/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SO7l2Y6_cyE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/54268352018-09-13T21:09:44+10:002018-09-13T21:09:44+10:00The Australian Voices perform my new work in Melbourne, September 15<p>I'm very excited to have The Australian Voices perform a new choral piece of mine in Melbourne on Saturday night. There will be lots of beautiful new music performed by an awesome choir in a gorgeous space- it should be a very lovely evening!</p>
<p>7:00 pm, Saturday 15 September 2018 St James' Old Cathedral <br>Batman St, West Melbourne <br>Tickets at <a contents="www.theaustralianvoices.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theaustralianvoices.com">www.theaustralianvoices.com</a></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/287682395394244/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/287682395394244/">https://www.facebook.com/events/287682395394244/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/3dd0d12d6d75a6da7b92f2905425eab77b23aa43/original/poster-1.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/53803932018-08-09T16:44:34+10:002018-08-09T16:44:34+10:00Rafael Karlen Quintet at the Foundry in Sydney, August 24<p>I’m very excited to be performing with some very awesome Sydney musicians on Friday August 24 at the Foundry. Matilda Abraham, Greg Coffin, Brett Hirst, Hamish Stuart and I will be playing my compositions and arrangements for quintet which will be recorded in October! </p>
<p>I’m really looking forward to playing with these lovely musicians and I hope to see you there. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Matilda Abraham - voice </p>
<p>Greg Coffin - piano </p>
<p>Brett Hirst - bass </p>
<p>Hamish Stuart - drums </p>
<p>Rafael Karlen - saxophone/composition </p>
<p> </p>
<p>More information and tickets can be found below </p>
<p><a contents="http://foundry616.com.au/product/24-august-friday-rafael-karlen/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://foundry616.com.au/product/24-august-friday-rafael-karlen/" target="_self">http://foundry616.com.au/product/24-august-friday-rafael-karlen/</a></p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/53398672018-07-11T11:00:21+10:002019-04-17T16:12:02+10:00New video section<p>I have finally added a video section to this website. A small selection of videos from projects ranging from chamber orchestra, small jazz groups, big bands and footage from recording sessions can be found below</p>
<p><a contents="https://rafaelkarlen.com/video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rafaelkarlen.com/video" target="_self">https://rafaelkarlen.com/video</a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rafaelkarlen.com/video" target="_self"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/c2502018316e17a2daca6a6d16e28542022ef6c1/original/screen-shot-2018-07-11-at-10-57-36-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/53398662018-07-11T10:54:31+10:002018-08-09T16:45:23+10:00Performance at the Opening of The Brisbane International Jazz Festival<p>I was very happy to have been commissioned to compose a piece for James Sherlock and The Enthusiastic Musicians Orchestra for the opening of the 2018 Brisbane International Jazz Festival. My piece 'Between Places' can be viewed here.</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="AaC649VE_Mg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/AaC649VE_Mg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AaC649VE_Mg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/52453122018-05-20T23:31:54+10:002018-05-20T23:31:54+10:00New Zealand Tour with Kristin Berardi and Sean Foran May 23-28<p>I am very excited to play 4 shows in New Zealand next week with the Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio.</p>
<p>We will perform in Auckland, Wellington and two shows in Christchurch for the Christchurch Jazz Festival.</p>
<p>Woohoo! Please come along and say hi.</p>
<p>More details on each show can be found below:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 </p>
<p>7:00 PM </p>
<p>Creative Jazz Club </p>
<p>Auckland, New Zealand</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thursday, May 24th, 2018 </p>
<p>7:00 PM </p>
<p>Wellington Jazz Co-op @ The Pyramid Club </p>
<p>Wellington, New Zealand</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Saturday, May 26th, 2018 </p>
<p>5:00 PM </p>
<p>Orange stuio </p>
<p>Christchurch, New Zealand</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sunday, May 27th, 2018 </p>
<p>7:00 PM </p>
<p>Orange Studio </p>
<p>Christchurch, New Zealand</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/52453112018-05-20T23:27:43+10:002018-05-20T23:27:43+10:00Benefit concert for Lynette Irwin at the Brisbane Jazz Club, May 21<p>On Monday May 21 many of Queensland's and Australia's finest Jazz musicians will play at the Brisbane Jazz Club for a benefit concert to show our support for the wonderful Lynette Irwin following her period of ill health. I'm very happy to be performing with Kristin Berardi and Sean Foran for a part of this special evening.</p>
<p>Katie Noonan, Zac Hurren, Elly Hoyt, Jamie Clarke and Trichotomy will also be playing. It will be a beautiful evening and all of the proceeds will go to Lynette as a small thank you for all her tireless work and huge contribution to Australian Jazz. Yay!</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event|lynette-irwin-benefit-concert|1142" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event%7Clynette-irwin-benefit-concert%7C1142" target="_self">http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event|lynette-irwin-benefit-concert|1142</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/52416462018-05-18T18:18:53+10:002020-05-14T19:26:17+10:00Loudmouth Article on my Peggy Glanville-Hicks Residency<p>I'm happy to have an article in Loudmouth about my residency in the Peggy Glanville-Hicks House in Sydney. Yay!</p>
<p><a contents="http://musictrust.com.au/loudmouth/introducing-the-2018-peggy-glanville-hicks-composer-in-residence/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://musictrust.com.au/loudmouth/introducing-the-2018-peggy-glanville-hicks-composer-in-residence/" target="_self">http://musictrust.com.au/loudmouth/introducing-the-2018-peggy-glanville-hicks-composer-in-residence/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/52147512018-05-03T16:54:27+10:002020-01-21T18:28:18+11:00Crowd Funding campaign for my new Quintet Album<p>I am very excited to have received a MatchLab Grant through Creative Partnerships Australia which means that they will match every dollar of the $4000 that I am hoping to raise through the Australian Cultural Fund for this new project.</p>
<p>In mid 2018 I will head into the studio to record my fifth album featuring original material, showcasing many Australia’s finest musicians including Internationally award-winning vocalist Kristin Berardi and renowned pianist Matt McMahon. In addition to recording the 20 minute Arrivals and Prospects Suite, originally commissioned for the Brisbane International Jazz Festival, I will compose 6 new pieces for this album.</p>
<p>Please check out more information below. With your support every dollar donated will be doubled, allowing me to record and document this special and exciting project- woohoo!</p>
<p><a contents="https://australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/arrivals-and-prospects/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/arrivals-and-prospects/" target="_self">https://australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/arrivals-and-prospects/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/52147502018-05-03T16:51:03+10:002018-08-31T15:18:53+10:00ArtsHub article on being a composer<p>ArtsHub just published a very informative article on composition and functioning as a composer by Holly Harrison, Julian Yu and myself. I enjoyed reading this as everyone had quite different things to say.</p>
<p>Please click here to check it out</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.artshub.com.au/news-article/career-advice/performing-arts/richard-watts/career-spotlight-composer-255625" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.artshub.com.au/news-article/career-advice/performing-arts/richard-watts/career-spotlight-composer-255625" target="_self">http://www.artshub.com.au/news-article/career-advice/performing-arts/richard-watts/career-spotlight-composer-255625</a></p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/51990862018-04-24T19:01:54+10:002018-04-24T19:01:54+10:00Write up in Limelight Magazine<p>I am very happy to have a write up in Limelight Magazine talking about my plans for the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Residency- Woohoo!</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/2018-peggy-glanville-hicks-composer-in-residence-announced/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/2018-peggy-glanville-hicks-composer-in-residence-announced/" target="_self">https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/2018-peggy-glanville-hicks-composer-in-residence-announced/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/51990752018-04-24T18:59:24+10:002018-04-24T18:59:24+10:00Mention in CutCommon<p>I was very happy to see this quick mention in CutCommon. Yay!</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.cutcommonmag.com/arts-news-of-the-week-in-60-seconds-19/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cutcommonmag.com/arts-news-of-the-week-in-60-seconds-19/" target="_self">https://www.cutcommonmag.com/arts-news-of-the-week-in-60-seconds-19/</a></p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/51827682018-04-15T21:19:23+10:002018-04-15T21:19:23+10:00Finalist in the 2018 Queensland Music Awards<p>I'm happy to have a new piece from an upcoming release nominated as a finalist for the Queensland Music Awards. <em>Ripple </em>was written for the Berardi/Foran/Karlen trio for our recording last year with the awesome vibraphone player Pascal Schumacher from Luxembourg.</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/2018-finalists" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/2018-finalists" target="_self">https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/2018-finalists</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/51667182018-04-06T09:33:29+10:002018-04-06T09:33:29+10:00Performance at the Brisbane Jazz Club, April 12<p>I am looking forward to performing with my quartet at the Brisbane Jazz Club. We will be playing new original compositions and alongside arrangements of Mahler and Ornette Coleman. Please come along if you can, it should be a fun night.</p>
<p>Toby Wren - guitar</p>
<p>Andrew Shaw - bass</p>
<p>John Parker - drums</p>
<p>Rafael Karlen - saxophone </p>
<p>More information can be found here:</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event|the-rafael-karlen-quartet|1089" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event%7Cthe-rafael-karlen-quartet%7C1089" target="_self">http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event|the-rafael-karlen-quartet|1089</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/51438542018-03-24T00:32:09+11:002018-03-24T00:32:09+11:00Radio feature on A Jazz Hour on Fine Music FM<p>It was a pleasure speaking with Barry O'Sullivan as part of Jazz Hour on Fine Music FM last week.</p>
<p>We spoke about my current Residency at the Peggy Glanville-Hicks House and played and discussed music from four of my earlier albums.</p>
<p>Feel free to have a listen to the interview here. </p>
<p><a contents="https://soundcloud.com/a-jazz-hour/a-jazz-hour-1632018" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/a-jazz-hour/a-jazz-hour-1632018">https://soundcloud.com/a-jazz-hour/a-jazz-hour-1632018</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/51154462018-03-07T19:43:34+11:002018-03-07T19:43:34+11:00Performance with Ed Kuepper, The Aints play The Saints, March 9<p>I'm looking forward to performing with the legendary Ed Kuepper from The Saints in Sydney on March 9 at the Manning Bar.</p>
<p>It's going to be a lot of fun playing with Ed, Alister Spence, Eamon Dilworth and more. Woohoo.</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.manningbar.com/home/shows-gigs/the-aints-play-the-saints-%28-73-78%29-encore!.aspx" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.manningbar.com/home/shows-gigs/the-aints-play-the-saints-%28-73-78%29-encore!.aspx">http://www.manningbar.com/home/shows-gigs/the-aints-play-the-saints-%28-73-78%29-encore!.aspx</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/50927792018-02-22T18:57:58+11:002018-02-22T18:57:58+11:00Performance at Jazzlab in Melbourne, March 2, 2018<p>I am looking forward to performing at the Jazzlab in Melbourne with Kristin Berardi and Sean Foran. These are two of my favourite musicians and we will be using lots of new fun effects and pedals together! </p>
<p>We will be playing music from our first album along with new music from our upcoming release. This will be our first performance in Melbourne since the 2017 Melbourne International Jazz Festival so we are very excited.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Please coming a long if you're around, it should be a really fun night.</p>
<p>Kristin Berardi - voice and electronics</p>
<p>Sean Foran - piano and electronics</p>
<p>Rafael Karlen - saxophone and electronics</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a contents="https://jazzlab.club/476-berardi-foran-karlen-at-the-jazzlab" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jazzlab.club/476-berardi-foran-karlen-at-the-jazzlab">https://jazzlab.club/476-berardi-foran-karlen-at-the-jazzlab</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/50487852018-01-29T12:00:33+11:002018-01-29T12:00:33+11:00Prelude Composer Residency at the Peggy Glanville-Hicks House<p>I am so incredible excited and honoured to have received the 2018 Prelude Composer Residency at the Peggy Glanville-Hicks House in Sydney where I will be for the next 12 months. So many amazing people have lived here and created great things in this space-I can’t wait to start composing and making music.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/3188924c5e4b3747958bf7681230f47cd27f5d35/original/img-3918.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/49518552017-11-28T18:40:59+11:002017-11-28T18:41:42+11:00Premier of my new music by Ensemble Trivium, December 3<p>The exciting Ensemble Trivium have a very creative project which has commissioned many of Brisbane's most interesting composers to write a work for them. I feel very happy to be one of the composers and will have a new work for Flute, Bassoon and Marimba performed at the ABC Studios on Southbank at 3pm on Sunday, December 3.</p>
<p>I have worked really hard on this piece and I am really excited for this premier and to hear the new pieces by Robert Davidson, Steve Newcomb, John Parker and Thomas Green.</p>
<p>More information can be found below. I hope to see you there.</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.qso.com.au/ensembletrivium" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.qso.com.au/ensembletrivium">https://www.qso.com.au/ensembletrivium</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/49518542017-11-28T18:34:53+11:002017-11-28T18:34:53+11:00Performances with Ed Kuepper- The Aints play The Saints<p>It was a blast performing with Ed Kuepper and The Aints at the Tivoli in Brisbane, Twin Towns in Tweed Heads and a show on the Sunshine Coast. Ed has done so much and his band was great.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a contents="http://www.feelpresents.com/fp_tour/the-aints-play-the-saints-73-78/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.feelpresents.com/fp_tour/the-aints-play-the-saints-73-78/">http://www.feelpresents.com/fp_tour/the-aints-play-the-saints-73-78/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/49334522017-11-16T00:52:30+11:002017-11-16T00:52:30+11:00Awarded the Prelude Peggy Glanville-Hicks Residency!!!<p>I'm incredibly excited to be have been awarded the Prelude Peggy Glanville-Hicks Residency. This is an amazing opportunity to live in a beautiful house in Sydney that was owned by the Peggy Glanville-Hicks to focus on composition for one year! </p>
<p>I am sooo excited to move to Sydney to focus on creating new music and feel so inspired. WOOOHOOO</p>
<p>'Prelude is a national network of residencies for Australian composers, housed in historic buildings and affording recipients the time and space to create new work or conduct research and development. Beneficiaries of the programme also receive financial support throughout the 12 months of the residency.'</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/recipients-2018-prelude-composer-residencies-announced" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/recipients-2018-prelude-composer-residencies-announced">http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/recipients-2018-prelude-composer-residencies-announced</a></p>
<p><a contents="https://bundanon.com.au/residencies/prelude-composer-residence-program/prelude-2018-winners-announced/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bundanon.com.au/residencies/prelude-composer-residence-program/prelude-2018-winners-announced/">https://bundanon.com.au/residencies/prelude-composer-residence-program/prelude-2018-winners-announced/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/49190762017-11-04T20:28:59+11:002017-11-04T22:38:33+11:00Performance with Kristin Berardi, String Orchestra, the QYO Big Band, Kayleigh Pincott and Kieren Stevenson, October 29 <p>It was a real treat conducting full big band, string orchestra for a concert featuring Kristin Berardi, Kayleigh Pincott, Kieren Stevenson, Matt Copley and the QYO Big Band. We performed in the Concert Hall of the Old Museum Building and were also fortunate to have some very fine swing dancers setting the mood.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/8f28c0e0e4251527ece293abc80da3f1e1283478/original/img-2848.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/49190752017-11-04T20:28:18+11:002017-11-04T20:28:18+11:00Performance at QPAC with the QYO Big Band, October 28 <p>For the Annual Finale Concert at QPAC I conducted the QLD Youth Orchestra Big Band in the beautiful QPAC Concert Hall. It was a special evening performing to a well attended Concert Hall and it was lovely hearing the ensemble perform my music.</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/49190742017-11-04T20:27:37+11:002017-11-04T20:27:37+11:00Performance with James Morrison and the QYO Big Band, October 16 <p>It was a real pleasure conducting the QLD Youth Orchestra Big Band for a performance with the incredible James Morrison. James is a phenomenal musician and it was a privilege sharing the stage with him at the Frontline Fundraising Dinner at the Brisbane Exhibition Centre. Very inspiring!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/9989ee076b0f05666e7986d135956ad97ae0299a/original/22450023-1193068884171077-4511736851059763397-n.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/48765862017-10-04T21:55:45+11:002017-10-04T21:55:45+11:00Performance at the Brisbane Jazz Club, October 7<p>I’m looking forward to performing with a Toby Wren, AJ Hall and Toby Wren at the Brisbane Jazz Club on Saturday, October 7 from 7.30pm. We will be performing a mix of original compositions alongside works by Pat Metheny, Kenny Wheeler and less played tunes from the jazz song book.</p>
<p>I hope to see you there.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Toby Wren - guitar </p>
<p>AJ Hall - bass </p>
<p>Chris Vale - drums </p>
<p>Rafael Karlen - saxophone</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event|rafel-karlen-quartet|838" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event%7Crafel-karlen-quartet%7C838">http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event|rafel-karlen-quartet|838</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/48765672017-10-04T21:54:39+11:002017-10-04T21:54:39+11:00MD with The Inaugural Annual Dance Affair and You Should Be Dancing<p>I'm excited to be the Musical Director for The Inaugural Annual Dance Affair and You Should Be Dancing for two performances in Western Queensland. Both these shows feature community dance and are run by Everybody Now. Woohoo!</p>
<p>In Blackall</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.inauguralannual.com/blackall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.inauguralannual.com/blackall">https://www.inauguralannual.com/blackall</a></p>
<p>In Winton as part of the Queensland Outback Festival with the 1RAR Band</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.outbackfestival.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2017-Outback-Festival-Official-Program-2.pdf " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.outbackfestival.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2017-Outback-Festival-Official-Program-2.pdf">http://www.outbackfestival.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2017-Outback-Festival-Official-Program-2.pdf </a></p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/48313692017-08-30T20:13:40+10:002017-08-30T20:13:40+10:00Performance with Students from ACPA and the QLD Youth Orchestra Big Band, Sunday September 3<p>I'm looking forward to conducting a concert with students from the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts and the QLD Youth Orchestra Big Band on Sunday Spetember 3 in the Concert Hall of the Old Museum Building from 7pm. $5 entry.</p>
<p>It's going to be a fun night of music.</p>
<p>More details can be found below:</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/1645191122166421/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1645191122166421/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1645191122166421/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/48145552017-08-15T22:56:00+10:002017-08-15T22:57:11+10:00The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered at Restrung Festival, August 18<p>I’m very excited to be performing with the original players from my second album, The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered featuring Steve Newcomb (piano) and string quartet at Restrung Festival on August 18 at the Brisbane Powerhouse from 9.20pm for a free concert. Woohoo!</p>
<p><a contents="https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/2017/08/18/restrung-2017-rafael-karlen-steve-newcomb-strings/ " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/2017/08/18/restrung-2017-rafael-karlen-steve-newcomb-strings/">https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/2017/08/18/restrung-2017-rafael-karlen-steve-newcomb-strings/ </a></p>
<p>Here are some videos from an earlier show at the Brisbane International Jazz Festival</p>
<p>If not now,when?</p>
<p><a contents=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1mpvAA6AB8" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1mpvAA6AB8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1mpvAA6AB8</a></p>
<p>The sweetness of things half-remembered</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNom-12u45E" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNom-12u45E">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNom-12u45E</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/47810202017-07-16T19:42:22+10:002017-07-16T19:42:22+10:00Nomination for the 2017 Freedman Fellowship Award<p>I feel very honoured to be nominated for a 2017 Freedman Fellowship Award</p>
<p>The list of finalists from across Australia is heavy so I'm very excited to be on the list.</p>
<p>The full list is- </p>
<p>Sam Anning - bass <br>Georgie Darvidis - vocals <br>Angela Davis - sax <br>Nick Garbett - trumpet <br>Marty Holoubek - bass <br>Dave Jackson - sax <br>Rafael Karlen - sax <br>Damien Kingston - guitar <br>Ellen Kirkwood - trumpet <br>Aidan Löwe - drums <br>Ross McHenry - bass <br>Ed Rodrigues - drums <br>Daniel Ross - piano <br>Emma Grace Stephenson - piano <br>Harry Sutherland - piano <br>Allira Wilson - vocals </p>
<p>ABC Jazz will be recording the 3 finalists for broadcast this October at the Sydney Opera House.</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/47810162017-07-16T19:31:30+10:002017-07-16T19:31:30+10:00Tour with The Queensland Youth Orchestra Big Band, July 2017<p>It is my pleasure to be the Director of the QYO Big Band for the fifth year. This ensemble features students between the ages of 16-22 and we had our annual tour in July. Over the course of 6 days we performed 8 concerts and undertook 6 workshops/rehearsals with local musicians and ensembles. It was a very intense schedule but we all had a great time performing to audiences in Bowen, Proserpine, Nebo, Mackay and Moranbah in North Queensland.</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/47810152017-07-16T19:26:17+10:002017-07-16T19:27:24+10:00New Album Recording with Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and Pascal Schumacher (Luxembourg)<p>In June I was fortunate enough to record a new album with Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and Pascal Schumacher (Luxembourg). We are very lucky to have received financial assistance from Arts Queensland for this project. Kristin, Sean and I all contributed new pieces written especially for this recording so we are all very excited about this new album!</p>
<p>Kristin Berardi - voice</p>
<p>Pascal Schumacher - vibraphone</p>
<p>Sean Foran - piano</p>
<p>Rafael Karlen - saxophone</p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/47810102017-07-16T19:02:31+10:002017-07-16T19:08:55+10:00Performances at the Melbourne and Brisbane International Jazz Festivals, June 2017 <p>It was a real pleasure performing with Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and special guest Pascal Schumacher (Luxembourg) at the Melbourne and Brisbane International Jazz Festivals. We premiered material from our new recording which made during the same week. Woohoo! </p>
<p>Here are some reviews of our shows.</p>
<p><em>The Age</em></p>
<p><a contents="http://amp.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/melbourne-international-jazz-festival-review-tigran-hamasyan-and-the-necks-fashion-mesmerising-musical-stories-20170607-gwm72k.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://amp.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/melbourne-international-jazz-festival-review-tigran-hamasyan-and-the-necks-fashion-mesmerising-musical-stories-20170607-gwm72k.html">http://amp.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/melbourne-international-jazz-festival-review-tigran-hamasyan-and-the-necks-fashion-mesmerising-musical-stories-20170607-gwm72k.html</a></p>
<p><em>Australian Stage</em></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.australianstage.com.au/201706078326/reviews/melbourne/bfk+pascal-schumacher.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.australianstage.com.au/201706078326/reviews/melbourne/bfk+pascal-schumacher.html">http://www.australianstage.com.au/201706078326/reviews/melbourne/bfk+pascal-schumacher.html</a></p>
<p> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/47060572017-05-12T18:31:55+10:002017-05-12T18:31:55+10:00Shows with Expressions Dance Company, Trichotomy and Kristin Berardi at QPAC, May 19-26.<p>It's a real privilege rehearsing with the incredible Expressions Dance Company, Trichotomy and Kristin Berardi for an upcoming season of performances at QPAC from the 19 May. </p>
<p>We are sharing the stage with many of Queensland’s finest contemporary dances in a powerful work choreographed Natalie Weir. I still get goosebumps repeatedly throughout the course of the show!<br>This show is a highlight of 2017 for me.<br><br><a contents="https://www.qpac.com.au/event/edc_closed_doors_17/ " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.qpac.com.au/event/edc_closed_doors_17/">https://www.qpac.com.au/event/edc_closed_doors_17/ </a><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/82941cbe12ace675475a52551ae982485fe76704/original/corner-tab-1.jpg?1494577886" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/47060562017-05-12T18:28:13+10:002017-05-12T18:28:13+10:00Video stream of a recent performance with Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren at JMI Live<p>Here is a link to the video stream of a recent performance with Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren at JMI Live. It's always a pleasure playing with these two.<br><br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yop_SwhhtM " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yop_SwhhtM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yop_SwhhtM </a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/47060552017-05-12T18:26:34+10:002017-05-12T18:26:34+10:00Video stream of a recent performance with Trichotomy at JMI Live <p>I have been playing around with running my saxophone through effects processors for a little while now but this was the first time that I had used this set up in an improvised music context. It was a hoot using harmonisers, ring modulators, reverse effects among others with this heavy piano trio. Fun fun. <br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnJbH6hBX5s" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnJbH6hBX5s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnJbH6hBX5s</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/46779852017-04-20T19:02:09+10:002017-04-20T19:02:09+10:00Performance with Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren at JMI, April 21<p>I’m looking forward to playing with Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren at JMI this week. We will be performing music from the recently released album Trace along with a few new arrangements. I hope to see you there. </p>
<p><a contents="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/2017/03/01/rafael-karlen-steve-newcomb-toby-wren-fri-210417/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/2017/03/01/rafael-karlen-steve-newcomb-toby-wren-fri-210417/">http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/2017/03/01/rafael-karlen-steve-newcomb-toby-wren-fri-210417/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/46779842017-04-20T19:01:28+10:002017-04-20T19:01:28+10:00Performance at Byron Bay Bluesfest with Sir Rosevelt (Zac Brown), April 15<p>I was very excited to perform with Sir Rosevelt, a new project by the acclaimed Zac Brown at the Byron Bay Bluesfest. This was their second show (following their recent launch in London) so I was thrilled to be guesting with this new band. The Doobie Brothers were on directly after us and Gregory Porter was on before on the same stage so it was an inspiring evening of music.<br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1zjFJ3BwlA " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1zjFJ3BwlA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1zjFJ3BwlA </a><br> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/46779832017-04-20T18:59:08+10:002017-04-20T18:59:08+10:00Performance with the Con Artists Alumni Band at the Old Museum Building, March 31<p>A Con Artists Alumni Big Band made an extremely rare appearance for one night on March 31. <br>The players were assembled for a performance at the Sold Out Conservatorium 60th Anniversary Gala. <br>It was a blast performing with so many awesome musicians.</p>
<p>Voice:<br>Katie Noonan,<br>Kristin Berardi </p>
<p>Trumpets: <br>Sean Rankin <br>Carl Harvoe <br>Shannon Marshall <br>Dan Quigley </p>
<p>Trombones: <br>Shane Hannan <br>Ange Gadd <br>Daniel Reik <br>Jake Mirabito </p>
<p>Saxes: <br>Zac Hurren <br>Angela Davis <br>Rafael Karlen <br>Matt Luff <br>Joseph Roberts </p>
<p>Rhythm Section: <br>Joseph Marchisella <br>Steve Newcomb <br>OJ Newcomb <br>Dave McGuire</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/46335412017-03-17T15:57:49+11:002017-03-17T15:57:49+11:00Free performance with Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren, QPAC Green, 24 MarchSteve Newcomb, Toby Wren and I are looking forward to playing music from our new album at the QPAC Green Jam series. It's a free performance between 5.30-7.30pm on Friday March 24. Please come and hang out if you're around.<br><br><br><a contents="https://www.qpac.com.au/event/green_jam_rafael_steve_toby/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.qpac.com.au/event/green_jam_rafael_steve_toby/">https://www.qpac.com.au/event/green_jam_rafael_steve_toby/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/46246412017-03-10T22:15:34+11:002017-03-10T22:15:34+11:00Berardi/Foran/Karlen at the Brisbane Jazz Club, March 16<p>I'm looking forward to performing with The Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio at the Brisbane Jazz Club next week. This will be our first performance together for the year and we are excited to play new music in the lead up to a new recording in June. We hope to see you there!<br><br>More information can be found below<br><br>The Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio features three of Queensland and Australia’s most awarded young Jazz Artists. They will perform new compositions and works from their debut album Hope in My Pocket which recently earned them the Queensland State Award for Excellence in Jazz at the Australian Art Music Awards and the QMA Jazz Composition of the Year Award. Kristin Berardi – voice <br>Rafael Karlen – saxophone <br>Sean Foran – piano <br><br><a contents="http://www.bfkmusic.com/ " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bfkmusic.com/">http://www.bfkmusic.com/ </a><br><br>Tickets can be purchased here <br><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event|berardi-foran-karlen-music-students-night|511 " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event%7Cberardi-foran-karlen-music-students-night%7C511">http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/#event|berardi-foran-karlen-music-students-night|511 </a><br><br>Tickets <br>All Members $15/Non – Members $25/ Non Member Concession $20/Music Students $10/ U/18’s $10 + $2 Internet ticket fee (gst included). Max group of 8 only can be booked online.</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/45631362017-01-25T23:27:50+11:002017-01-25T23:27:50+11:004 star Album review in The Weekend Australian, January 21, 2017. Woohoo!I am thrilled to have received a lovely review by John McBeath in the Australian for my latest album Trace. Yay!<br><br><a contents="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/album-reviews-kasey-chambers-leah-flanagan-rafael-karlen/news-story/b347f76138a32c85585b52811642be7f" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/album-reviews-kasey-chambers-leah-flanagan-rafael-karlen/news-story/b347f76138a32c85585b52811642be7f" target="_blank">http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/album-reviews-kasey-chambers-leah-flanagan-rafael-karlen/news-story/b347f76138a32c85585b52811642be7f</a>
<p>JAZZ </p>
<p>Trace </p>
<p>Rafael Karlen </p>
<p>Pinnacle </p>
<p>4 stars </p>
<p>This third album from award-winning Brisbane-based saxophonist Rafael Karlen with pianist Steve Newcomb adds guitarist Toby Wren for an intimate trio project. Five of the 10 tracks are Karlen originals and there are traditional pieces, plus compositions by Wren and Newcomb. </p>
<p>Karlen says he doesn’t see much difference in using a piece by Schubert or playing a tune from the Great American Songbook. That idea is demonstrated by including an arrangement of Schubert’s Serenade where the classical-sounding guitar intro prefaces the arrival of Karlen’s laconic sax, soon to improvise melodically on Schubert’s classic composition as piano and guitar lay out a gentle accompaniment. </p>
<p>Ten Ten, a composition by Wren, has a relaxed, bluesy feel. Newcomb’s composition Driftwood features some fine piano accompaniment for Karlen’s tranquilly floating sax, while Wren’s guitar solo reaches into the upper register as the piece moves serenely along. The religious folk song Kyrie is treated reverently and fits well into the album’s moody atmosphere. </p>
<p>This is a collection of rhythmless, colourful interpretations in unhurried settings where peaceful interplay between sax, guitar and piano is explored with ability and sensitivity. </p>
<p>John McBeath</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/44877402016-11-29T13:15:48+11:002016-11-29T13:15:48+11:00Recording session video clip from my new trio album with Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren<p>Here is video clip of They Sold Their Homesteads, a Traditional Swedish Folksong that I arranged for my with Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren. This footage is by Mish Photography from the recording session in June at the Queensland Multicultural Centre. <br><br>The Album launch will be <br>Sunday December 11 in Studio 1 at the Old Museum Building, 480 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Queensland 4006 <br>Doors at 6.30 for a 7.00 show. We will play two sets. <br>Tickets are $15 Concession/student, $20 Adult, $10 Children <br><br>Tickets are available here. <br><a contents="http://oldmuseum.org/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://oldmuseum.org/">http://oldmuseum.org/</a><br><br>Crowdfunding campaign can be found here<br><a contents="https://pozible.com/project/debut-album-karlen-newcomb-wren" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://pozible.com/project/debut-album-karlen-newcomb-wren">https://pozible.com/project/debut-album-karlen-newcomb-wren</a><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="ou-kE3iE9-Y" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/ou-kE3iE9-Y/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ou-kE3iE9-Y?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/44877022016-11-29T13:03:01+11:002016-11-29T13:03:01+11:00Trace Album Launch with Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren, December 11<p>I am so excited to launch my new album with renowned musicians Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren for an intimate and exciting new trio project. We are launching Trace, a new album featuring of original compositions, a Swedish Folksong, a Renaissance piece by Dufay and a Schubert Serenade. This will be the debut performance of this All-star trio showcasing some of Queensland’s finest Contemporary musicians. I really hope to see you there.<br><br>Sunday December 11 in Studio 1 at the Old Museum Building, 480 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Queensland 4006<br>Doors at 6.30 for a 7.00 show. We will play two sets. <br>Tickets are $15 Concession/student, $20 Adult, $10 Children<br>Tickets are available here.</p>
<p><a contents="http://oldmuseum.org/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://oldmuseum.org/">http://oldmuseum.org/<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/48b312df1eaff424d285f1fe2d2dedb38b579620/original/a4-poster-trace-raf.jpg?1480384956" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/44770312016-11-21T21:54:39+11:002016-11-21T21:54:39+11:00Crowdfunding campaign for my new album with Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren<p>Woohoo. I just finished setting up a crowdfunding campaign for an exciting new trio album with Steve Newcomb, Toby Wren and I. Please have a look and pledge some support if you can- there are some fun, personal and unusual rewards and incentives available. It was super fun recording with these amazing musicians and I am very excited to launch the album in 3 weeks at the Old Museum Building in Brisbane on December 11.<br>It was recorded at the Qld Multicultural Centre by Mark Smith and Mastered by Dave Neil. Michelle Secis captured video footage and photographs and Sai Karlen has designed very elegant and stylish album artwork.<br><br><a contents="https://pozible.com/project/debut-album-karlen-newcomb-wren" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://pozible.com/project/debut-album-karlen-newcomb-wren">https://pozible.com/project/debut-album-karlen-newcomb-wren<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/4793f84e585b67bcafe29685e1c7b451ee1e4a23/original/trio-photo.jpg?1479725646" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/44571702016-11-08T22:17:03+11:002016-11-08T22:17:03+11:00Berardi/Foran/Karlen Perform at JMI, November 10<p>This gig will be a lot of fun. We are really excited to premier new music and to perform music from our 2015 release Hope In My Pocket. <br><br>"A true collaborative trio BERARDI/FORAN/KARLEN features the talents of three distinctive Australian artists. Formed in 2015 by vocalist Kristin Berardi, pianist Sean Foran and saxophonist Rafael Karlen the trio has already performed at The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz, Bennetts Lane (Melbourne), The Foundry (Sydney), The Brisbane International Jazz Festival, Floriade Festival (Canberra), and the Noosa Jazz Festival. The trio features three of Queensland and Australia’s most awarded young Jazz Artists with all members being having released several internationally acclaimed albums as band leaders in a variety of ensembles. Between the three of them they have performed in Canada, America, England, Scotland, Sweden, Germany, Korea, Japan, Switzerland, and throughout Australia. <br>The Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio will perform new compositions and works from their debut album Hope in My Pocket which recently earned them the Queensland State Award for Excellence in Jazz at the Australian Art Music Awards and the QMA Jazz Composition of the Year Award."<br><br>We hope to see you there<br><br>JMI, Exhibition st, Bowen Hills<br>8pm, Thursday November 10.<br><br> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/44485422016-11-02T23:10:33+11:002016-11-03T17:55:48+11:00Musical Director at the 2016 Yarrabah Band Festival - Queensland Music FestivalI am really thrilled to be Musical Director at the Yarrabah Band Festival this year. I feel very lucky to be working with many of Australia's finest musicians including Archie Roach, Montaigne, Shellie Morris, Katie Noonan, Ben Hakalitz, Will Kepa, Merindi Schreiber, Deline, Briscoe and Dizzie Doolan, alongside many really excited and fun community musicians from Yarrabah and High school musicians from Cairns. In the lead up to the finale concert many of us will be working with school and community musicians to write, rehearse and perform music for the Finale concert. WOOHOO!<br><br>Sat 5 Nov 5:30pm<br>Bishop Malcolm Park, Yarrabah<br>Yarrabah is approximately a 45 minute drive from Cairns<br>This is a drug and alcohol free event<br>Tickets: FREE EVENT<br><br><a contents="https://qmf.org.au/whats-on/yarrabah-band-festival/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://qmf.org.au/whats-on/yarrabah-band-festival/">https://qmf.org.au/whats-on/yarrabah-band-festival/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/44379992016-10-27T00:46:08+11:002019-09-29T11:57:29+10:00Sunday Swing with QYO Big Band and Corner Pocket Swing, October 30 at the Old Museum Building<p>On Sunday night the Queensland Youth Orchestra Big Band will meet with Corner Pocket Swing for a night of user-friendly Jazz Hits and Swing Dancing in the Concert Hall of the Old Museum Building. There will be a beginners dance class from 6pm and two sets of music from an 18-piece big band from 7pm. The Corner Pocket Swing Crew will team up with many of the brightest young Jazz musicians in Brisbane for a fun night of dance and music. I had been wanting to collaborate with many of Brisbane's finiest Swing Dancers for quite some time so I am looking forward to this. We hope to see you there. <br>$5 entry <br>All ages welcome<br>6-9pm</p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/588031968048984/?notif_t=plan_user_associated&notif_id=1477440592999389" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/588031968048984/?notif_t=plan_user_associated&notif_id=1477440592999389">https://www.facebook.com/events/588031968048984/?notif_t=plan_user_associated&notif_id=1477440592999389</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/44379972016-10-27T00:42:06+11:002016-10-27T00:42:06+11:00QLD Youth Orchestra Finale Concert at QPAC October 29This year marks 50 Years since the QLD Youth Orchestras were founded by John Curro. It's been my pleasure to be Director of the Big Band for the past four years and I am very excited to be Directing these excellent young musicians for their biggest concert of the year at the QPAC Concert Hall.<br>I hope to see you there<br><a contents="https://www.qpac.com.au/event/qyo_finale_16/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.qpac.com.au/event/qyo_finale_16/">https://www.qpac.com.au/event/qyo_finale_16/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/44171552016-10-13T20:39:17+11:002016-10-13T20:39:17+11:00Sean Foran's Album Launch in Melbourne and Brisbane 16 and 28 October<p>I am very excited to be performing with some wonderful musicians for Sean Foran's Album Launch in Melbourne and Brisbane 16 and 28 October. Sean has just returned from launching this album in the UK and has assembled some very fine musicians from Melbourne and Brisbane. Please come along if you can, it will be a really fun gig.<br><br><br>Melbourne- Sunday October 16 at Uptown<br><a contents="http://www.uptownjazzcafe.com/oct.php" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.uptownjazzcafe.com/oct.php">http://www.uptownjazzcafe.com/oct.php</a><br><br>Brisbane - Friday October 28 at JMI Live<br><a contents="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/jmi-live/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/jmi-live/">http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/jmi-live/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/44048372016-10-06T00:10:01+11:002016-10-06T00:10:39+11:00Performance with the Sophie Min Trio at JMI Live October 6<p>I'm looking forward to playing with the Sophie Min trio as a guest at JMI live. It will be a pleasure to play predominantly original material with these very talented young musicians in a nice, listening environment. Hope to see you there.<br><br>8pm at Jmi Live on Exhibition St, Bowen Hills.<br><br>Sophie Min – piano, compositions <br>Helen Svoboda – double bass, compositions <br>Lachlan Hawkins – drums <br>Rafael Karlen – saxophone, compositions<br><br><a contents="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/2016/09/01/sophie-min-thursday-october-6th-8pm-10/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/2016/09/01/sophie-min-thursday-october-6th-8pm-10/">http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/2016/09/01/sophie-min-thursday-october-6th-8pm-10/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/43571732016-09-05T18:11:42+10:002016-09-05T18:11:42+10:00New Youtube video of Queensland Symphony Orchestra performing While We Forget<p>I'm super excited to share this clip of my music for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Steve Newcomb on piano and myself on saxophone. This is a little preview of the longer work While We Forget which was commissioned for the 2016 QSOCurrent Series earlier this year. It was a really fun project!<br>There are a couple more clips to come too. Woohoo! The nice camera work was by Mish photography and the sound was from 2 room mics. </p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="QMEkiFfyWyc" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/QMEkiFfyWyc/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QMEkiFfyWyc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/43533682016-09-02T09:02:45+10:002016-09-02T09:02:45+10:00Brisbane Festival Dance Show September 3As part of the Brisbane Festival most of The Rooftops (Euan Gray is currently in Cambodia and replaced by Melissa Western for this show) are the house band for a big dance show. We collaborated with this same crew last year as part of the Bleach Festival on the Gold Coast and then later at the Woodford Folk Festival. These shows are always a lot of fun.<br><br><a contents="http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/you-should-be-dancing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/you-should-be-dancing">http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/you-should-be-dancing</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/43357262016-08-23T13:09:38+10:002016-08-23T13:09:38+10:00New Album with Steve Newcomb and Toby Wren!<p>It was super fun recording a new album with the wonderful Steve Newcomb on piano and Toby Wren on guitar!<br>I'm looking forward to releasing it late this year. Thanks to Steve Newcomb, Toby Wren, Mark Smith, Mish Photography and Lynette Irwin. We recorded mostly original music with compositions by Schubert, Dufay and a Swedish Folk Tune thrown in for good measure. Woohoo.</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/43357122016-08-22T16:25:21+10:002016-08-22T16:25:21+10:00Hope In My Pocket receives The Queensland State Award for Excellence in Jazz at the Australian Art Music Awards<p>Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and I are thrilled to have received the Queensland State Award for Excellence in Jazz at the Australian Art Music Awards! Woohoo!<br>This is very prestigious award so we are all very excited to be listed next to so many wonderful and creative musicians and composers. A full list of the award winners can be found here.<br><br><a contents="http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/awards/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/awards/">http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/awards/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/42623962016-07-04T20:46:46+10:002016-07-04T20:46:46+10:00Queensland Youth Orchestra Big Band Tour, July 8-14I'm looking forward to touring with the Queensland Youth Orchestra Big Band. This will be my fourth year as the Director and it's a really pleasure guiding these great young musicians through some inspiring and challenging repertoire. There will be concerts and workshops around Mackay, Proserpine, Moranbah and Clermont. Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/41151742016-04-01T09:20:34+11:002017-01-15T06:02:36+11:00QSOCurrent Chamber Orchestra and Rafael Karlen, April 29 <p>I am very excited to be premiering a commissioned work for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Steve Newcomb on piano and myself on saxophone. The program will premier <em>While We Forget</em> which is a new work exploring memory and forgetting, commissioned specifically for this concert. This is the first time that I have written anything this big for a chamber orchestra so I have been working very hard on it! The rest of the program will feature new arrangements of existing compositions reworked specifically for this event. </p>
<p>This is a major highlight of 2016 for me so I would really love to see you there! </p>
<p>More information can be found below.<br><a contents="https://qso.com.au/current/qso-rafael-karlen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://qso.com.au/current/qso-rafael-karlen">https://qso.com.au/current/qso-rafael-karlen<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/7a16dea137a03ac963be44638f07dad854142a62/original/final-qsocurrent.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/41151722016-04-01T09:18:00+11:002016-04-01T09:18:00+11:002016 Jazz Composition of the Year Award at the QMusic Queensland Music Awards<p><em>Hope in My Pocket</em> from the new Berardi/Foran/Karlen album has been awarded Jazz Composition of the year at the 2016 Queensland Music Awards which is very exciting. This composition was co-written by Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and myself and was inspired by correspondence and journals from soldiers and families from the First World War. It was a very involved and rewarding project so I’m glad that the album is doing well. We poured a lot of love into this project. Here is a link to a free download of this track.<br><br><a contents="https://berardiforankarlen.bandcamp.com/track/hope-in-my-pocket" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://berardiforankarlen.bandcamp.com/track/hope-in-my-pocket">https://berardiforankarlen.bandcamp.com/track/hope-in-my-pocket</a><br><br>A list of the winners in the other categories can be found here.<br><a contents="http://www.qmusic.com.au/qldmusicawards/2016/index.cfm?contentID=942" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.qmusic.com.au/qldmusicawards/2016/index.cfm?contentID=942">http://www.qmusic.com.au/qldmusicawards/2016/index.cfm?contentID=942</a><br><br> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/40344352016-02-11T04:20:42+11:002016-02-11T04:20:42+11:00Nice write up in Limelight Magazine about being awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship I am incredibly excited to have just started my 10 week trip as part of my Winston Churchill Fellowship. During this I will be visiting New York, Amsterdam, Denmark, Germany, Berlin, Oslo, the UK and Stockholm to meet with many incredible performers, composers and ensemble directors. Limelight magazine published a nice write up which can be read below. Woohoo!<br><br><a contents="http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/brisbane-saxophonist-awarded-churchill-fellowship" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/brisbane-saxophonist-awarded-churchill-fellowship">http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/brisbane-saxophonist-awarded-churchill-fellowship</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/39832922016-01-11T18:52:05+11:002016-01-11T18:53:15+11:00Performance with Tenzin Choegyal on Tamborine Mountain, January 16I am very excited to perform with Tenzin Choegyal as part of the Tibet to Tamborine Festival happening this week on Tamborine Mountain.<br>Tenzin is an extraordinary musician and it will be a real pleasure performing with Tenzin, Taro Terahara (bansuri), and Shen Flindell (tabla).<br>I believe that it will be from 7.30pm at the Zamia Theatre.<br><br><a contents="http://tibetstateofmind.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/tibet-to-tamborine-2016.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tibetstateofmind.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/tibet-to-tamborine-2016.html">http://tibetstateofmind.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/tibet-to-tamborine-2016.html</a><br><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/39832872016-01-11T18:44:35+11:002016-01-11T18:44:35+11:00The Rooftops at the Woodford Folk Festival, 2015-16It has been 10 years since The Rooftops first started playing together and we were very excited to be back playing at the Woodford Folk Festival. We performed as the house band for the <em>Inaugural Annual Dance Affair, </em>a really fun theatre and dance show featuring dancers, actors, audience participation and a few special cameo appearances.<br><br>This show was originally commissioned for the 2015 Bleach Festival on the Gold Coast. We hope to work on this show again soon. It was a luxury playing night after night to full rooms with such a talented group of performers, all at my favourite music festival in Australia.<br><br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHjqrgwR7cg" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHjqrgwR7cg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHjqrgwR7cg</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/39584782015-12-11T00:55:13+11:002015-12-11T00:55:13+11:00Berardi/Foran/Karlen Album Launch at Cairns Centre for Contemporary Art, December 11I'm looking forward to playing in Cairns at the Centre for Contemporary Art for the final tour of the Berardi/Foran/Karlen album launch. It's been a great tour and the shows have been getting better and better. Performing at nice venues with great players to very appreciative crowds across Australia has been a real luxury.<br>Please come along if you happen to be in North Queensland.<br><br><a contents="http://www.centre-of-contemporary-arts-cairns.com.au/events/index.php?we_objectID=457" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.centre-of-contemporary-arts-cairns.com.au/events/index.php?we_objectID=457">http://www.centre-of-contemporary-arts-cairns.com.au/events/index.php?we_objectID=457</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/39584772015-12-11T00:51:24+11:002015-12-11T00:51:24+11:00Enthusiastic Musician's Orchestra at the Brisbane Jazz Club, Dec 10I'm looking forward to having a piece performed at the new works gig by the Enthusiastic Musician's Orchestra featuring vocalists Kayleigh Pincott and Chartlotte McLean. The Brisbane-based big band have been a great outlet for local composers for many years now so I'm looking forward to hearing new pieces and arrangements by Andrew Garton, Josh Hatcher, Wade Gregory, Leana Critchell, Andrew Ball and Kayleigh PIncott.<br><br><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/e-m-o-orchestra/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/e-m-o-orchestra/">http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/e-m-o-orchestra/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/39217712015-11-10T15:02:33+11:002015-11-10T15:02:33+11:00Berardi/Foran/Karlen Album Launch at Currumbin Eco Village, November 15Gold Coast Friends- please come along to our Currumbin show to launch our new album. We will perform in an intimate setting at the Currumbin Eco Village on Sunday November 15. We have performed in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Wangaratta earlier this month so we are looking forward to sharing this music with our friends on the coast.<br><br>Hope to see you there.<p><a href="https://artemus-bfktrio.eventbrite.com.au/">https://artemus-bfktrio.eventbrite.com.au</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/39124252015-11-04T13:17:37+11:002015-11-04T13:17:37+11:00Berardi/Foran/Karlen at The Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival, November 6I'm very excited to launch the 'Hope in My Pocket' album with Kristin Berardi and Sean Foran at the Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival this weekend.<br>We had a great time performing in Victoria last weekend and are looking forward to playing at the Foundry in Sydney on Saturday night.<br><br>We hope to see you there.<br>Below is more information from the SIMA Website<br><a contents="http://www.sima.org.au/November07siwjfkristinBerardi/1085/n/3/0/0/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sima.org.au/November07siwjfkristinBerardi/1085/n/3/0/0/">http://www.sima.org.au/November07siwjfkristinBerardi/1085/n/3/0/0/</a><br><br>"Hope in My Pocket", Sydney Premiere <br> <br>Reading through hundreds of letters and diaries this is an insight into the lives of people living with the reality of war. Inspired by the centenary of Anzac Day it celebrates love, human inspiration and most of all hope, all held within a pocket, close to the heart.<br> <br>Commissioned to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the ANZAC Legacy, Berardi, Foran and Karlen explore this moving historical and personal content whereby we catch glimpses into the hearts and minds of fathers, mothers, wives, girlfriends, sons and friends.<br>Vocalist <strong>Kristin Berardi</strong> is one of Australia’s first calls when it comes to jazz. Having won a swag of awards both here and abroad including the Montrauex Jazz Festival’s International Vocal Competition (2006); Freedman Jazz Fellowship (2007); National Jazz Award (2012) and Bell Awards (2012, 2010), Berardi delights audiences with her “warm beautiful tone, extensive jazz vocabulary, pop appeal and magical stage presence.” (Chris Walker, USA). <br><br><b>**ADDED BONUS TO CONCERT TICKET HOLDERS in partnership with Powerhouse Museum</b><br>We are thrilled to partner with the Powerhouse Museum to offer ticket holders of Hope in My Pocket, a FREE curators tour of the Powerhouse Museum’s Wartime Innovation Exhibition followed by a Q & A with vocalist /composer Kristin Berardi on Friday 6 November (1:30pm - 2:30pm)<br>Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St., Ultimo. Limited numbers only. Please email development@sima.org.au to ensure your place in the bonus tour & Q & A event.<br> <br><strong>Kristin Berardi </strong>(vocals), <strong>Sean Foran </strong>(piano), <strong>Rafael Karlen</strong> (sax).<br> <br><em>This event is presented by the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival with support by the<br>Freedman Foundation and The Music Trust. </em> 'Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/39047632015-10-26T23:31:04+11:002015-10-26T23:31:04+11:00Queensland Youth Orchestras Finale Concert October 31I am looking forward to conducting the QLD Youth Orchestra Big Band on Saturday October 31. This is the end of year concert for all the orchestras and ensembles and will be a great evening showcasing many of Brisbane's finest young performers.<br><br>The big band will premier a new work that was I was commissioned to compose for this ensemble.<br>I'm looking forward to hearing this ensemble perform with the upcoming vocalist Kelsey Giarolo who also wrote beautiful lyrics to this piece.<br><br>More information can be found here:<br><br><a contents="http://www.qpac.com.au/event/QYO_Finale_15.aspx#.VNw0aU1-9aQ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.qpac.com.au/event/QYO_Finale_15.aspx#.VNw0aU1-9aQ">http://www.qpac.com.au/event/QYO_Finale_15.aspx#.VNw0aU1-9aQ</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/39047602015-10-26T23:23:10+11:002015-10-26T23:31:49+11:00Berardi/Foran/Karlen at Wangaratta Jazz Festival, 30/10 and Bennett's Lane in Melbourne, 1/11This weekend the Berardi/Foran/Karlen trio will fly down to Victoria to play at the beautiful Wangaratta Jazz Festival and at Bennett's Lane in Melbourne to launch our new album. We just had our Brisbane launch which was really fun so we are very excited about this coming weekend.<br><br>Here are links to the details:<br><br>Wangaratta Jazz Festiva,l October 30<br><a contents="http://wangarattajazz.com/artists/berardi-foran-karlen/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wangarattajazz.com/artists/berardi-foran-karlen/">http://wangarattajazz.com/artists/berardi-foran-karlen/</a><br><br><br>Bennett's Lane, November 1<br><a contents="http://www.bennettslane.com/gigs.php?eID=1868" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bennettslane.com/gigs.php?eID=1868">http://www.bennettslane.com/gigs.php?eID=1868</a><br><br><br>I hope to see some of you there.<br><br><a contents="http://www.bfkmusic.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bfkmusic.com/">http://www.bfkmusic.com/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/38932432015-10-13T00:17:28+11:002015-10-13T00:17:28+11:00Brisbane Album Launch for 'Hope in My Pocket', October 24This is the album launch for a new trio with renowned musicians Kristin Berardi and Sean Foran. We are very excited to launch this album at the beautiful Old Museum Building in Brisbane followed by performances in Sydney, Melbourne, The Wangaratta Jazz Festival, Cairns and Currumbin.<br><br>The three of us have been very busy with this project during the year as all the material was inspired by themes of hope, love, fear separation as told through letters and journals from soldiers and families affected by World War 1. We spent a large amount of time reading through letters and diaries from archives including the State Archives of Queensland, the State Library of Queensland and the National Archives. We then set about drawing inspiration from many of these letters and journals and composing music around many of the themes that we encountered. This has been a very intense process and a very rewarding project. It was very challenging maintain a respectful connection to the people of our military past while not glorifying war and I know that all three of us have learned a great deal through undertaking this project. The themes that we chose to explore have a direct link to people from the ANZAC history but are common to all people from both sides of the battles. When I began to understand this, I felt much more comfortable exploring all these very charged themes and concepts and thinking about how to approach the creation of musical material.<br><br>Please come along to this event if you can. It will be a very special evening of music and we will have copies of our CD, vinyl(!) and score books with the lyrics and accompanying commentary on each piece.<br><br>Tickets and more information can be found here:<br><a contents="http://oldmuseum.org/?p=3561" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://oldmuseum.org/?p=3561">http://oldmuseum.org/?p=3561</a><br><br><a contents="http://www.bfkmusic.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bfkmusic.com/">http://www.bfkmusic.com/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/38632722015-09-23T13:12:57+10:002015-09-23T13:14:14+10:00A short behind the scenes documentary of the new Berardi/Foran/Karlen AlbumHere is a short little documentary with Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and I talking about our latest project and our new album. Here we discuss what went into the project and how we tried to handle some of the very intense themes that we were trying to explore.<br>It was made by Michelle Secis and features beautiful photographs by Dave Collins.<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="S_4Lpf6Egkk" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/S_4Lpf6Egkk/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S_4Lpf6Egkk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/38629532015-09-22T13:01:16+10:002015-09-22T13:01:16+10:00Cows at the Beach, October 15 at JMICows at the Beach is the brainchild of Toby Wren and is a project that combines elements of Carnatic (South Indian) and Jazz music. This concert will feature Toby Wren on Guitar, Tunji Beier on percussion, Dheeraj Shresta on table and myself on saxophone. This lineup recently performed as part of the BEMAC Concert series and it was a super fun gig. The music successfully balances space for improvisation, rich harmonies and complex rhythmic cycles.<br>I am very much looking forward to this performance.<br><br>Ben Hauptman, Jonathan Schwartz and Dave Sanders will also perform on the same bill. Please check these guys out if you haven't heard them before. Heavy players.<br><br><a contents="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/events/toby-wren-ben-hauptmann/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/events/toby-wren-ben-hauptmann/">http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/events/toby-wren-ben-hauptmann/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/38629522015-09-22T12:40:16+10:002015-09-26T12:30:49+10:00The Rafael Karlen Quintet at the Brisbane Jazz Club, October 3I'm very excited to perform at the Brisbane Jazz Club with many of my favourite musicians on Saturday October 3.<br>We will perform the <i>Arrivals and Prospects Suite </i>which was commissioned for the 2014 Brisbane International Jazz Festival alongside new and recent compositions. This will be a big evening as the Talkin' Jazz program (a jazz workshop for High School Students) will have their finale concert before our set so please book early. <br>I hope to see you there.<br><br>Kristin Berardi - voice<br>Steve Newcomb - piano<br>Andrew Shaw - bass<br>Joe Marchisella - drums<br>Rafael Karlen - saxophone<br><br><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/the-rafael-karlen-quintet/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/the-rafael-karlen-quintet/">http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/the-rafael-karlen-quintet/</a><br><br>Here is a live clip from the 2014 Brisbane International Jazz Festival<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="kPZhfB-1WWI" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/kPZhfB-1WWI/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kPZhfB-1WWI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/38339102015-08-27T19:22:53+10:002015-08-27T19:22:53+10:00Live footage from the 2015 Brisbane International Jazz Festival with the Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Z-Xp5niBfi4" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Z-Xp5niBfi4/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-Xp5niBfi4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/38339082015-08-27T19:20:51+10:002015-08-27T19:20:51+10:00Live footage from the 2015 Brisbane International Jazz Festival with the Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio<span class="font_regular"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="XLhXJCLbJzs" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/XLhXJCLbJzs/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XLhXJCLbJzs?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/38339042015-08-27T19:18:51+10:002015-08-27T19:18:51+10:00Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio at the Floriad Festival, Canberra, September 19<p class="p1">I am very excited to play an open air concert with the Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio at the 2015 Floriad Festival in Canberra.<br>We had a really great time performing in Canberra for the Capitol Jazz Festival and are very much looking forward to these shows. Please come along if you can.<br><span style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;">We will perform at </span><span style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;">1</span><span style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;">2.30 and 1.30pm Saturday September 19. </span><br style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;"><span style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;"></span></p>
<p class="p1"><a href="http://www.floriadeaustralia.com/">http://www.floriadeaustralia.com</a><br><br style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;"><a contents="http://www.bfkmusic.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bfkmusic.com/" style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;">http://www.bfkmusic.com/</a><br> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/38339022015-08-27T19:13:35+10:002015-08-27T19:13:35+10:00Band of Frequencies and the Con Artists, Conservatorium Theatre, September 5<p class="p1">Writing two arrangements for a surf-rock band and a big band has been a really fun project. The Band of Frequencies features some heavy players and the Con Artists is a the premier jazz orchestra at the QLD Conservatorium of Music. This will be an exciting gig!<br>This project is the brain child of Steve Newcomb and also features arrangements by g<span style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;">reat local arrangers</span> Andrew Garton, Brodie McCallister, Kayleigh Pincott and Steve Newcomb</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/news/2015/08/19/standing-waves-with-band-of-frequencies/">https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/news/2015/08/19/standing-waves-with-band-of-frequencies/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/38339012015-08-27T19:11:11+10:002015-08-27T19:11:11+10:00Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio at the Noosa Jazz Festival, September 4-5.These performances will be the our first gigs since the completion of our new album. We are very excited to have our new album (hot off the press) for these concerts! The Noosa Jazz Festival always has a great vibe so please come along if you can.<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;">Friday </span> 5.30pm, Tingirana Main Stage</p>
<p class="p1">Saturday <span style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;">4pm, Tingirana Main Stage </span></p><br><a contents="http://www.noosajazz.com.au/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.noosajazz.com.au/">http://www.noosajazz.com.au/</a><br><br><a contents="http://www.bfkmusic.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bfkmusic.com/">http://www.bfkmusic.com/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37726492015-07-10T18:18:29+10:002015-07-10T18:18:29+10:00North Queensland Tour with The Qld Youth Orchestra Big Band, July 11-15I am looking forward to touring with the QLD Youth Orchestra Big band to North Queensland this week. This is my third year as the Director of this ensemble comprising of young musicians aged between 15-23. Please come along to a performance if you are in the area, the band has been working very hard and will be performing a broad range of repertoire.<br><br>Saturday 11 July, 7pm, Ingham Picture Theatre<br>Sunday 12 July, 6pm, Townsville Jazz Club<br>Monday 13 July, 5pm Magnetic Island RSL<br>Tuesday 14 July, 6pm Pimlico State High School<br><br>We will also be conducting workshops at Magnetic Island State School, Pimlico State High School and Hermit Park State School.Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37630822015-07-02T18:24:55+10:002017-01-15T06:02:36+11:00Rafael Karlen Quintet and the Queensland Youth Orchestra Big Band perform at the Brisbane Jazz Club, 6-9pm, Sunday July 5.<div data-referrer="event_description" id="event_description"><div class="_4-u2 _36i5 _4-u8" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(229, 230, 233) rgb(223, 224, 228) rgb(208, 209, 213); border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><div class="_1w2q" style="padding: 12px;"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5594f4d77015d7077353751" style="display: inline;"><span class="fsl" style="font-size: 14px;">I’m looking forward to performing in a quintet with Shannon Marshall, Dave Spicer, Owen Newcomb and Joe Marchisella this Sunday night at the Brisbane Jazz Club. I am also very excited to direct The Queensland Youth Orchestra Big Band in the first set to launch their 2015 North QLD tour. I hope to see you there for a very fun night of music. *Please note the traffic disruptions due to the Story Bridge 75 Birthday Celebration. More information can be found below. <br><br>Rafael Karlen Quintet<br><br>Shannon Marshall- trumpet<br>Rafael Karlen- saxophone<br>Dave Spicer- piano<br>Owen Newcomb- bass<br>Joe Marchisella- drums<br><br>QYO Big Band: a 19-piece ensemble featuring up-and-coming young jazz musicians aged between 15-23.<br><br><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">More information is available here:<br><a href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/rafael-karlen-quinteto-the-qyo-big-band/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr>www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au<wbr></wbr>/event/<wbr></wbr>rafael-karlen-quinteto-the-<wbr></wbr>qyo-big-band/</a><br><br>Doors open: 5pm – 10pm<br>Show: 6pm – 9pm<br>Tickets: Members 20 / Non Members 25 / All concessions 15 / Students under 18 $10<br><br>Story Bridge 75th celebration and road closure information.<br><br>Those coming to the Brisbane Jazz Club on Sunday should do so with allowing ample time to spare given the anticipated traffic delays. Traffic movements into Kangaroo Point will be via the riverside lane of River Terrace only, where vehicles then veer left onto Main Street to head down towards Holman Street. Traffic movements out of Kangaroo Point will be via Deakin Street only.</span></span></div></div></div></div>
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</div></div></div>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37630812015-07-02T18:21:54+10:002015-07-02T18:21:54+10:00Awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship!!!<span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">I am so excited to have been awarded a 2015 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship. I'm looking forward to travelling overseas and having some serious lessons for a couple of months next year. More details to come soon when dates and countries are confirmed. Happy Happy Happy!<br><a contents="https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/our-fellows/2015-churchill-fellows/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/our-fellows/2015-churchill-fellows/">https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/our-fellows/2015-churchill-fellows/</a></span>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37513812015-06-23T17:57:41+10:002015-06-23T17:57:41+10:00Kathmandu Jazz Fundraiser featuring View From Madeleines Couch; Rafael Karlen & Toby Wren; Chris Poulsen Trio, Wednesday 24th June, 8pm.<span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7599983215332px;">I'm looking forward to playing with Toby Wren at a Kathmandu Jazz Fundraiser on Wednesday night. Featuring a line-up of some of Brisbane’s best jazz acts: View From Madeliene’s Couch; Toby Wren and I; and The Chris Poulsen Trio, the Kathmandu Jazz Fundraiser will be held at JMI Live, Bowen Hills, on Wednesday 24th June.</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7599983215332px;"><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7599983215332px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7599983215332px;">What: Kathmandu Jazz Fundraiser featuring View From Madeleines Couch; Rafael Karlen & Toby Wren; Chris Poulsen Trio</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7599983215332px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7599983215332px;">Where: JMI Live; Exhibition St, Bowen Hills.</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7599983215332px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7599983215332px;">When: Wednesday 24th June, 8pm.</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7599983215332px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7599983215332px;">Tickets: Donations of $10 or more, at door</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">With a mission to “unite people through music”, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (KJC) </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kathmandujazz" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>kathmandujazz</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"> is a catalyst for social change in the heart of Nepal. Offering world-class jazz courses to local Nepali students, providing a chance to learn from professional musicians from across the globe, KJC is passionately enlivening cultural community and creating positive opportunities for growth through music and arts. Recently affected by the devastating Nepal earthquakes, KJC has been sharing “Healing People With Music” workshops to bring the joy of music to those most touched by the tragedy. Although their community work continues with currently little income, KJC is in desperate need of finan</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">cial support to repair and replace damaged property, and maintain the ongoing work in Nepal during these difficult times.<br><br>After touring Nepal in 2008 with his jazz outfit, the Chris Poulsen Trio, local Brisbane pianist Chris Poulsen was excited by the work of KJC and felt a strong connection to the Nepali people, “I was devastated to see the destruction the earthquakes had caused to so many of the beautiful people and places in Kathmandu. Knowing, and having participated in the great work Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory does for the local community, I really wanted to put something together to offer some support”.<br><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/1084629001566734/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1084629001566734/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1084629001566734/</a></span><br><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37420532015-06-15T22:00:12+10:002015-06-15T22:01:13+10:00Nepal Fundraiser opening for Tenzin Choegyal at the Zamia Theatre on Tamborine Mountain, Saturday June 20<p class="p1"><span class="s1">On Saturday June 20 I will be playing at a Fundraising Concert for Nepal with Sean Foran and Helen Svoboda at the Zamia Theatre on Tamborine Mountain. We will play the first set before Tenzin Choegyal takes over for the second half. Tenzin is one of my favourite musicians and I always get goosebumps when I hear him perform. Please come along if you are around as this will be a really beautiful and special evening. Tickets are selling very quickly and the spaces are limited in this old picture theatre. We play mostly new original material including works from the new album to be released in October.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s2"><a href="http://tibetstateofmind.blogspot.com.au/">http://tibetstateofmind.blogspot.com.au/</a></span></p>
<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Saturday 20 June 2015 </span></p>
<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Doors at 7pm, show at </span><span style="font-size: 11.9999990463257px;">8:00pm,</span></p>
<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Zamia Theatre</span></p>
<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Main St, North Tamborine Queensland 4272</span></p>
<p class="p5"><span class="s1">A community Benefit Concert to raise funds for Earthquake ravaged Nepal</span></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37189132015-05-28T21:30:05+10:002015-05-28T21:30:05+10:00The Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio at the 2015 Capitol Jazz Festival in Canberra, June 8<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We are thrilled to be performing at the 2015 Capitol Jazz Festival in Canberra on June 8. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This performance is coming off the back of a new recording and a performance at the Brisbane International Jazz festival in the same week so it’s going to be a lot of fun.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is a new project of writing and touring music inspired by themes of ANZAC letters and correspondence. The themes are very charged so it has been a very enriching process exploring handwritten letters, journals and postcards from families and soldiers during the First World War and then trying to respond to and explore some of these themes through music.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We really hope that you can make it to this performance.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s2"><a href="http://www.thestreet.org.au">www.thestreet.org.au</a></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"> </span></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37189122015-05-28T21:29:11+10:002017-01-15T06:02:35+11:00Premier of the Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio at the 2015 Brisbane International Jazz Festival, June 5<p class="p1"><span class="s1">On Friday June 5, an exciting new trio with Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran and I will perform at the Brisbane International Jazz Festival alongside the beautiful Tord Gustavsen Quartet from Norway.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This will be our first performance as part of our new project of writing and touring music inspired by themes of ANZAC letters and correspondence. The themes are very charged so it has been a very enriching process exploring handwritten letters, journals and postcards from families and soldiers during the First World War and then trying to respond to and explore some of these themes through music.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">I really hope that you can make it to this performance.</span></p>
<p class="p2">http://www.bijf.com.au/<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/21b79400f8d717f76dd17a8c07107f0a4f29feb2/original/bfk-facebook-banner.jpg?1432812301" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37189102015-05-28T21:18:41+10:002015-05-28T21:18:41+10:00New recording with Kristin Berardi and Sean Foran!<p class="p1"><span class="s1">I am very excited to be recording a new album with the outstanding vocalist Kristin Berardi and prolific pianist Sean Foran in June with support from the ANZAC Centenary Fund. We are composing original material inspired by themes from ANZAC letters. This music will explores themes of hope, fear, separation, loss and love, and conditions of war. Drawing on sounds from jazz and folk music, it will be a new project for all of us, one that we feel audiences will enjoy (as will we!). These themes are very charged so it has been a very enriching process exploring handwritten letters, journals and postcards from families and soldiers during the First World War and then trying to respond to and explore some of these themes through music.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The album will be released nationally on the Pinnacles label with public performances in Brisbane, Cairns, Bangalow, Sydney and Melbourne. It will be available digitally and as a limited edition physical pack with extensive liner notes, images, and video. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">For more information on the ANZAC Centary arts program:</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s2"><a href="http://arts.gov.au/funding-support/anzac-centenary/round-1-grant-recipients#_sfm">http://arts.gov.au/funding-support/anzac-centenary/round-1-grant-recipients#_sfm</a></span></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37115712015-05-22T12:46:18+10:002015-05-22T12:46:18+10:00Performance with The QLD Youth Orchestra Big Band and EMO, 21 MayIt is a pleasure being the Director of the Queensland Youth Orchestra Big Band for my third year. This ensemble features musicians between the ages of 15-23 and will be appearing at the Brisbane Jazz Club on Thursday 21 May support the Enthusiastic Musicians Orchestra.<br>Please come along.<br><br>1 Annie st, Kangaroo Point.<br>$15 entry<br>7.30 pm.Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37115692015-05-22T12:40:59+10:002015-05-22T12:40:59+10:00Performance with Toby Wren and Friends, Friday 22 May<span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">I am very excited to perform with </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=624249315" href="https://www.facebook.com/tobywren" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Toby Wren</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">, Dheeraj Shrestha and Tunji Beier on Friday 22 May at the QLD Muticultural Centre.<br>Please come along to hear these heavy musicians play Toby's beautiful Indo-jazz compositions. It's going to be fun.</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"><a href="http://bemac.org.au/events/jazz-lounge-toby-tunji-friends/" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;" target="_blank">http://bemac.org.au/events/jazz-lounge-toby-tunji-friends/</a>
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</tbody></table>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37061152015-05-13T18:37:39+10:002017-01-15T06:02:35+11:00The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered, 20 May at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.<span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/bff1a07bfe7f55d98c7a0199a5c48fdedc32af0a/original/raf-may-20th-tsothr-fb-banner.jpg?1431506245" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>I am very excited to be performing music from my latest album at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">I originally set out to compose a suite of diverse movements to explore some ways in which an improvising pianist and saxophonist can interact with a string quartet. These works were then recorded and premiered at the 2014 Brisbane International Jazz Festival. It is a real pleasure performing with Steve Newcomb and a beautiful string quartet.</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">I hope to see you there.</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">Rafael Karlen - saxophone</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">Steve Newcomb - piano</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">Rebecca Karlen - violin</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">Eugenie Costello-Shaw - violin</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">Bethan Lewis - viola</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">Danielle Bentley - cello</span><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><br><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">Wednesday 1pm<br>20th May 2015<br>Ian Hangar Recital Hall, QLD Conservatorium of Music.<br><br>Here are some links to reviews and interviews about this project if you would like to read more-<br><br><a href="http://www.wonderingsound.com/list/best-jazz-albums-of-2014/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr>www.wonderingsound.com/<wbr></wbr>list/<wbr></wbr>best-jazz-albums-of-2014/</a><br><br><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Farts%2Freview%2Fmagical-side-as-folk-and-classical-combine%2Fstory-fn9n8gph-1227172465619&h=sAQGxICTF&enc=AZMVupXkQ713DtaPMs5kS1HQE_1dDtQRGo5FDcQIobCXVMYNI2MmX1l2QQY4WtosZiI&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr>www.theaustralian.com.au/<wbr></wbr>arts/review/<wbr></wbr>magical-side-as-folk-and-cl<wbr></wbr>assical-combine/<wbr></wbr>story-fn9n8gph-122717246561<wbr></wbr>9</a><br><br><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fjazz.org.au%2Fjazz-australia-interview-with-rafael-karlen%2F&h=bAQFXhzdR&enc=AZMwNZhGLdoBXoon4jbfy_FAIZ00gDmr8q42VdLkI9YpR0Xa2sGspfDnmS2FwhN2_Ao&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://jazz.org.au/<wbr></wbr>jazz-australia-interview-wi<wbr></wbr>th-rafael-karlen/</a><br><br><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Faustralianjazz.net%2F2015%2F02%2Frafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered%2F&h=OAQH89Zt0&enc=AZNL-jH_98XhgLc1tA5DeiI7wjDceslCytC71l-2HlKF3J29eDjfZvQSMXyOXC0h0z8&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://australianjazz.net/<wbr></wbr>2015/02/<wbr></wbr>rafael-karlen-the-sweetness<wbr></wbr>-of-things-half-remembered<wbr></wbr>/</a><br><br>Music can be listened to and purchased here:<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frafaelkarlen.bandcamp.com%2F&h=WAQFRNxYJ&enc=AZMajF3ELVP-Iw86laYYzGKpP_E9YhsKQdChHy0ixc-5YRfgDCo-mhPI9FXnppjZzb8&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://<wbr></wbr>rafaelkarlen.bandcamp.com/</a></span>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/37042072015-05-12T21:40:29+10:002017-01-15T06:02:35+11:00Performance at Queensland Symphony Orchestra Current Series, Saturday 16 May<p class="p1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/642565c7b95d4a17bdd4a218f3c7d6cd4105b9db/original/pop-up-raf-2.jpg?1431506326" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">On Saturday May 16 my quartet will perform three pop-up performances at the State Library of Queensland as part of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Current Series. I am very excited to be part of this new festival and to be performing with my own quartet featuring Steve and Owen Newcomb and Nathan Goldman. There will also be free performances by The Australian Voices and Kupka's Piano throughout the day.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">We will perform recent works of mine commissioned for the 2014 Brisbane International Jazz Festival and arrangements of pieces from my latest album <i>The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered</i>.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Rafael Karlen - Saxophone<br>Stave Newcomb - piano<br>Owen Newcomb - bass<br>Nathan Goldman - drums</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">State Library of Queensland. </span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Saturday 16 June at 11.30 am, 12.30pm and 3pm</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Free</span></p>
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<p class="p4"><span class="s2"><a href="http://qso.com.au/current/free-popup-performances">http://qso.com.au/current/free-popup-performances</a></span></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/35879672015-03-10T16:28:38+11:002015-03-10T16:28:38+11:00Finalist in the 2015 Queensland Music Awards<p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><em>The Promise of Postcards</em>, a recent composition that was originally commissioned for the 2014 Brisbane International Jazz Festival has been selected as a Finalist in the QLD Music Awards for the Jazz Category. Fingers crossed!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12px;">This piece was part of a larger suite entitled </span><i style="font-size: 12px;">Arrivals and Prospects</i><span style="font-size: 12px;">. It was really fun writing music around text by Euan Gray exploring specific themes. It was performed by:</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Kristin Berardi- voice</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Steve Newcomb- piano</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Owen Newcomb- bass</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Joe Marchisella- drums</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Rafael Karlen- saxophone</span></p>
<p class="p3">It can be listened to here:<br><a contents="http://www.qmusic.com.au/qldmusicawards/2015/index.cfm?contentID=878&categoryID=191" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.qmusic.com.au/qldmusicawards/2015/index.cfm?contentID=878&categoryID=191">http://www.qmusic.com.au/qldmusicawards/2015/index.cfm?contentID=878&categoryID=191</a><br><br>Or here:<br><i><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzfestival.com.au/index.php/artists/79-artists/84-rafael-karlen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.brisbanejazzfestival.com.au/index.php/artists/79-artists/84-rafael-karlen">http://www.brisbanejazzfestival.com.au/index.php/artists/79-artists/84-rafael-karlen</a><br><br>‘Arrivals and Prospects</i> is a new 20-minute exploring the tension of viewing moments as a constant departure or as a constant arrival. Through a series of shorter movements, <i>Arrivals and Prospects</i> traverses the charged landscapes of nostalgia and lingering reflection, across to the anticipation and excitement of a future destination.’</p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/35879632015-03-10T16:19:00+11:002015-03-10T16:35:09+11:00Interview with Jazz Australia, March 1, 2015<p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Below is a link to a very recent interview with Jazz Australia about my latest album and how it came about. Yay! <br><br><a contents="http://jazz.org.au/jazz-australia-interview-with-rafael-karlen/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://jazz.org.au/jazz-australia-interview-with-rafael-karlen/">http://jazz.org.au/jazz-australia-interview-with-rafael-karlen/</a></span><br><br> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/35879622015-03-10T16:17:59+11:002015-03-10T16:17:59+11:00Album Review on AustalianJazz.net by Ian Patterson<p><span style="font-size: 12px;">I am happy to have received a very nice and detailed album review by Ian Patterson in AustralianJazz.net… Woohoo.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><br><a contents="http://australianjazz.net/2015/02/rafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://australianjazz.net/2015/02/rafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered/">http://australianjazz.net/2015/02/rafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered/</a></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/34990162015-02-02T15:21:13+11:002015-02-02T15:21:13+11:004 star Album review in The Weekend Australian, January 3, 2015. Yay!<p><span style="font-size: 12px;">I am very happy to have a really nice review in the</span><a contents=" Weekend Australian" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/magical-side-as-folk-and-classical-combine/story-fn9n8gph-1227172465619" style="font-size: 12px;"> Weekend Australian</a><span style="font-size: 12px;"> on January 3, 2015.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">"JAZZ</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">The Sweetness of Things Half Remembered</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Rafael Karlen</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Pinnacles Music</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">4 stars</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">This unusual album is a Brisbane production, recorded at the University of Queensland, featuring the music of saxophonist Rafael Karlen. It’s a blend of elements of jazz and contemporary classical music, what used to be called crossover. In addition to Karlen’s tenor sax the group includes his long-term pianist Steve Newcomb plus the Rosenberg String Quartet. Much of the material was composed as part of Karlen’s masters degree at the University of York, England. The mood throughout is languid and contemplative with the classical aspects dominant. Strictly it’s not a jazz album, more a Western art music collection.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">The opener If Not Now, When? begins with a delicate cello ostinato, soon joined by the other strings in a gentle, rolling theme, smoothing an entrance for Karlen’s tenor sax as the piano adds embellishments.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">It’s difficult to ascertain how much of these pieces is composed and which passages are improvised, but a good deal of the tenor sax solo in the opener could well be improvised, albeit along classical rather than jazz lines.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Bounces Nicely certainly does that: after a pizzicato intro the tenor springs in with a solo that’s an impressive mix of classical phrases with muted jazz references. The title track portrays its theme very sensitively with the tenor floating over piano and strings in a nostalgic mix of romance and memory.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">The playing in this collection is of a very high standard and the arrangements achieve Karlen’s stated aims of contrast, coherence and interest. This is perfect music for a quietly lethargic and introspective Sunday afternoon."</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">-John McBeath</span></p><br><a contents="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/magical-side-as-folk-and-classical-combine/story-fn9n8gph-1227172465619" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/magical-side-as-folk-and-classical-combine/story-fn9n8gph-1227172465619">http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/magical-side-as-folk-and-classical-combine/story-fn9n8gph-1227172465619</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/34990142015-02-02T15:15:56+11:002015-02-02T15:15:56+11:00Listed in the Top 25 Jazz Albums of 2014 by Wondering Sound<p><br><span class="s1">I am really excited to have my album on the list for the Top 25 Jazz Albums for 2014 by<a contents=" Wondering Sound" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.wonderingsound.com/list/best-jazz-albums-of-2014/"> Wondering Sound</a>. Woohoo!!</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">"25. Rafael Karlen, The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12px;">In recent years there has been a proliferation of chamber jazz recordings, as classically trained/jazz-enthralled musicians bring together two of their loves in the same expression. Rafael Karlen's recent example of this is a gorgeous display. It's one beautiful vignette after another, as waves of harmonies from a string quartet are swept along by the gusts of melodic interplay between saxophonist Karlen and pianist Steve Newcomb. There is an elegance and warmth to this music that abides when the music drifts languorously or grows animated with sudden bursts of motion. The balance between composition and improvisation gives the ear a bit of structure to rely upon while keeping on its toes. Most of all, this music is about as beautiful as it gets. — Dave Sumner'</span></p>
<p><br><span class="s1">Please check out the link below for a full list of selected albums.<br><a contents="http://www.wonderingsound.com/list/best-jazz-albums-of-2014/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.wonderingsound.com/list/best-jazz-albums-of-2014/">http://www.wonderingsound.com/list/best-jazz-albums-of-2014/</a></span></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/34990122015-02-02T15:09:14+11:002015-02-02T15:22:05+11:00Album Launch footage from the 2014 Brisbane International Jazz Festival I was thrilled to have my Album Launch for <em>The Sweetness if Things Half-Remembered</em> at the 2014 Brisbane International Jazz Festival.<br>Please check out the opening tune from this gig..<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="-1mpvAA6AB8" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/-1mpvAA6AB8/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-1mpvAA6AB8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/34862392015-01-26T19:53:08+11:002015-01-26T19:53:54+11:00Rafael Karlen Quartet play The Brooklyn Standard Tuesday January 27<span class="s1">Rafael Karlen Quartet play The Brooklyn Standard Tuesday January 27</span>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">I am very excited to play at the Brooklyn Standard with a new quartet. Please come and hang out, it should be a really fun night.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Woohoo!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Dave Spicer - piano</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Peter Walters - bass</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Paul Husdon - drums</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Rafael Karlen - saxophone</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Free entry.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">7.30-10.30pm</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Eagle Lane</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">Brisbane City</span><br> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/32539532014-10-28T22:47:31+11:002017-01-15T06:02:35+11:00Music for Kristin Berardi, voice, Steve Newcomb, piano, Rafael Karlen, saxophone and String Quartet: Friday, November 14 at the Brisbane Jazz Club.I am really excited about this upcoming performance at the Brisbane Jazz Club!! This concert will feature new music for the award-winning vocalist Kristin Beradi, Steve Newcomb on piano, myself on saxophone and a lush string quartet. We will perform new works by Kristin, Steve and myself alongside compositions from my new album, The Sweetness of Things Half–Remembered. To check out this album, please click on the following link<br><a contents="http://rafaelkarlen.bandcamp.com/album/the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://rafaelkarlen.bandcamp.com/album/the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered" target="_blank">http://rafaelkarlen.bandcamp.com/album/the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered</a><br><br>'The inventive and lyrical playing of pianist Steve Newcomb, guest vocalist Kristin Berardi and saxophonist/composer Rafael Karlen is showcased soaring over the beautiful musical environments and colourful string textures of the Rosenberg String Quartet. '<br><br>Friday, November 14<br>Doors open: 6.30pm – 11pm Show: 7.30pm – 10pm<br>Tickets: Members $20, Non-Members $25, Concession $22, Students/Child $10 plus $5.00 G20 Public Holiday surcharge + $1 internet booking fee for non-members. Concession cards must be presented. Booking fee applies to phone bookings except vouchers and Members.<br><br><a contents="BJC http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/rafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered-2/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="BJC%20http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/rafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered-2/">BJC http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/rafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered-2/<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/bb660c7259d428d0a6227b5438934c0e5c13080a/original/posters-tsothr-nov-14-4.jpg?1415711374" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/32539482014-10-28T22:36:38+11:002014-10-28T22:36:38+11:00Premier of a new work for the Queenlsand Youth Orchestra Big Band, November 1As part of the 2014 Finale concert for the Queensland Youth Orchestras at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, the QYO Big Band will premier a new work of mine commissioned for this ensemble.<br>Woohoo!<br><br>'A spectacular highlight of the Brisbane concert calendar, the QYO Finale Concert is a “best of 2014” presentation by each orchestra and ensemble in Queensland’s world class youth orchestra organisation.<div class="yui-wk-div"> </div>
<div class="yui-wk-div">470 musicians aged 9 to 25 perform in 7 orchestras and ensembles: three symphony orchestras, two wind orchestras, a string orchestra and a big band. The program includes a variety of repertoire, representing the culmination of a year of rehearsals, sectional tutorials, music camps, tours and concerts. '<br><br>7pm, Saturday November 1<br>Tickets:$30<br><a contents="http://www.qpac.com.au/event/QYO_Finale_14.aspx#.VE9-_-fgw7A" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.qpac.com.au/event/QYO_Finale_14.aspx#.VE9-_-fgw7A">http://www.qpac.com.au/event/QYO_Finale_14.aspx#.VE9-_-fgw7A</a>
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<div class="yui-wk-div"> </div>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/32539472014-10-28T22:29:54+11:002017-02-04T21:39:36+11:00Premier of a new work for the Nexus Saxophone Quartet and David Theak, October 25Sydney saxophonist, Dave Theak and Nexas Saxophone Quartet explore works between classical and jazz in a new and innovate concert showcasing the saxophone. They will perform 3 works of mine including a premier of a new piece commissioned for this performance.<br><br><span class="event-when with-time"><time class="from"><span class="date">Saturday, October 25</span> @ <span class="time">7:00 PM</span></time></span>
<p class="event-info location"><a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=37%20St%20Johns%20Rd,%20Glebe,%20NSW,%20Australia" target="_blank" title="View on Google Maps"><span class="fn org">Glebe CafeChurch</span>, <span class="adr"><span class="address">37 St Johns Rd</span>, <span class="city">Glebe</span>, <span class="state">NSW</span>, <span class="country">Australia</span></span></a></p><span class="event-info price">Adults: $25 online or $30 at the door; Students: $20</span>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/32539452014-10-28T22:22:00+11:002014-10-28T22:22:00+11:00The Crossbow Marathon: The Con Artists and Kristin Berardi, Saturday 18 October Award winning vocalist Kristin Berardi will appear as a special guest with The Con Artists at the Queensland Conservatorium as part of the Crossbows Music Festival. They will perform a new arrangement of mine written for this performance. The program also features performances by<br>Electrik Lemonade, Brodie Graham Band, Toby Wren Trio, Umkancho and Dr. Offig. Live mixed video art throughout the night.<br><br><a contents="http://www.qtix.com.au/qcgu/event/crossbows_marathon_14.aspx?utm_source=qpac&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TheCon_13Oct14&spMailingID=9660383&spUserID=NTIxNTY3NTkyNzAS1&spJobID=401071377&spReportId=NDAxMDcxMzc3S0" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.qtix.com.au/qcgu/event/crossbows_marathon_14.aspx?utm_source=qpac&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TheCon_13Oct14&spMailingID=9660383&spUserID=NTIxNTY3NTkyNzAS1&spJobID=401071377&spReportId=NDAxMDcxMzc3S0">http://www.qtix.com.au/qcgu/event/crossbows_marathon_14.aspx?utm_source=qpac&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TheCon_13Oct14&spMailingID=9660383&spUserID=NTIxNTY3NTkyNzAS1&spJobID=401071377&spReportId=NDAxMDcxMzc3S0</a><br><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/32539442014-10-28T22:18:25+11:002014-10-28T22:18:25+11:00Premier of new works by Paul Kopetz for solo saxophone, October 8Composer Paul Kopetz has recently composed 7 exciting new pieces for solo woodwind instruments inspired by the teachings of Yoga.<br>Each section will be performed by a different member of the Lunaire Collective, a 2014 ensemble-in-residence at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music or an augmenting guest. I am thrilled to be premiering 2 beautiful new works for solo saxophone in a program boasting so many wonderful classical musicians!<br><br><a contents="http://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/events/chakras-paul-kopetz-music-for-7-solo-woodwinds?state=qld" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/events/chakras-paul-kopetz-music-for-7-solo-woodwinds?state=qld">http://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/events/chakras-paul-kopetz-music-for-7-solo-woodwinds?state=qld</a><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/31888372014-09-16T15:33:25+10:002017-01-15T06:02:34+11:00Music for String Quartet, improvising pianist and saxophonist at Jazz Upstairs, 6pm Sunday September 29<p>Following the album launch in June as part of the<b> </b>Brisbane International Jazz Festival<b>, </b>I am looking forward to performing my works for String Quartet, improvising pianist and saxophonist in the intimate Jazz Upstairs in West End. The seriously creative pianist Steve Newcomb and a very lush string quartet consisting of Rebecca Karlen, Eugenie Costello-Shaw, Alice Buckinham and Danielle Bentley join me.<br>The first set will feature Steve Newcomb and I in a duo context.</p>
<p class="p3">‘In <i>The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered,</i> composer and saxophonist Rafael Karlen seamlessly draws together elements from jazz and Western art music through skillful composition and tasteful improvisation. The inventive and lyrical playing of pianist Steve Newcomb and saxophonist Rafael Karlen is showcased soaring over the beautiful musical environments and colorful string textures of the Rosenberg String Quartet.’<br><br>I hope to see you there.</p>
<p class="p3">Rafael Karlen - tenor saxophone<br>Steve Newcomb - piano<br>Rebecca Karlen - violin<br>Eugenie Costello-Shaw - violin<br>Alice Buckingham - viola<br>Danielle Bentley - cello</p>
<p class="p3"><b>When</b>: Sunday September 28, 6pm</p>
<p class="p3"><b>Where</b>: Jazz UpStairs, 199 Boundary St, West End</p>
<p class="p3"><b>Tickets</b>: on the door</p>
<p class="p3">This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/2e1a2b411eddbc5e23fa388658478b62c06b99f0/original/good-tsothr-poster-2-28th-sep.jpg?1410845592" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/31888142014-09-16T15:29:01+10:002017-01-15T06:02:34+11:00West End Composers Collective play the Brisbane Jazz Club, 21 SeptemberThe 10-piece West End Composers Collective began in 2003 as a monthly gathering of Brisbane’s creative improvising musicians, composers and arrangers to workshop original compositions. The ensemble showcases many of Brisbane’s finest musicians and has released two recordings featuring original material, performed at many important Jazz Festivals and toured nationally across Australia. <br>We will be performing music by Steve Newcomb, Laura Watts, Rafael Karlen and Kristin Berardi.<br> <br>Please come and join us for this very special gig. This will be the first gig with many of the core players in 4 years!<br> <br>Kristin Berardi -voice <br>Steve Newcomb -piano <br>Ben Hoult - guitar<br>Joe Marchisella - drums<br>Helen Svoboda - bass<br>Shannon Marshall - trumpet<br>Shane Hannan - trombone<br>Josh Hatcher - alto saxophone<br>Rafael Karlen - tenor saxophone<br>Matt Luff - baritone saxophone<br><br><strong>When</strong>: Sunday September 21, 6pm<br><strong>Where</strong>: Brisbane Jazz Club<br> 1 Annie St. Kangaroo Point<br><strong>Tickets</strong>: $10-25<br><br>Please click here for more information.<br><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/rafael-karlen-the-sweetness-of-things-half-remembered/" target="_blank">http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/ee8954e897eeed6c1f830d8a1d11a16eaf441a25/original/wecc-poster-21st-sep-2014-b.jpg?1410845314" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/31539582014-08-25T23:34:18+10:002014-08-25T23:34:18+10:00Divergence Jazz Orchestra Feature the Music of Rafael Karlen on September 17 at the Foundry 616 in Sydney.<p>I am very excited to have the Divergence Jazz Orchestra feature a full set of my music. This 18-piece band showcases many of Sydney's finest young jazz musicians. It's going to be really fun sitting in as a guest soloist on a few tunes too. Woohoo!</p>
<p class="p1">'Led by composer Jenna Cave and trombonist Paul Weber, Divergence Jazz Orchestra is made up of 18 of Sydney’s most accomplished young jazz musicians; receiving critical acclaim for their 2013 album release 'The Opening Statement'.<br>At this upcoming performance at Foundry616, Divergence Jazz Orchestra will be presenting music by award-winning composer and saxophonist Rafael Karlen (Brisbane), alongside some new works by band members. Rafael will be joining Divergence off the back of his recent album launch and commissioned composition premiere at the 2014 Brisbane International Jazz Festival. </p>
<p class="p1">“Divergence Jazz Orchestra is one of Australia’s keepers of the big band flame…An astonishing array of Australia’s best and brightest” - John Hardaker, AustralianJazz.net</p>
<p class="p2">“Superb playing and compositions”- Ivan Lloyd, ABC Jazz</p>
<p class="p2">“Four stars”- John McBeath, The Australian</p>
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<p class="p2">FOUNDRY616- 616 Harris St, Ultimo.</p>
<p class="p2">Tix $20/$15 at the door, prebooked tix and table booking available online. <br><br><a contents="https://www.stickytickets.com.au/19293 " data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="https://www.stickytickets.com.au/19293%20">https://www.stickytickets.com.au/19293 </a></p>
<p class="p2">CONDUCTOR AND COMPOSER – Jenna Cave;<br>TROMBONES – Paul Weber (Co-Musical Director, lead), Brendan Champion, Tim Coggins, Luke Davis(bass);<br>TRUMPETS AND FLUGELHORNS- Matthew Collins (lead), Paul Murchison, Luke Stephens, Paul Meo, Will Gilbert;<br>SAXOPHONES AND WOODWINDS- Justin Buckingham (lead alto, soprano, flute), Joshua Willard (alto, clarinet), Evan Harris (tenor, soprano, flute), Louis Klassen (tenor), Anna Leckie (baritone);<br>RHYTHM- Luke Liang (guitar), Andrew Scott (piano), David Groves (bass), James McCaffrey (drums);<br>GUEST COMPOSER- Rafael Karlen (soloist -tenor sax)'</p>
<p class="p1"> </p>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/31226792014-08-07T15:05:17+10:002014-08-07T15:05:17+10:00E.M.O. "Long Way Home" Album Launch at JMI Live August 7The Brisbane-based big band E.M.O (the Enthusiastic Musicians Orchestra) will launch their third album, "Long Way Home," in their spiritual home for the past few years, JMI Live. This album was recorded over two fantastic nights earlier this year and features music by Joshua Hatcher, Wade Gregory, Andrew Garton, Lachlan Bell and myself.<br><br>Supporting E.M.O. on the night will be the fabulous JMI Orchestra, featuring the talents of JMI students.<br><br>Thursday 8pm<br>JMI Live, Exhibition st, Bowen Hills<br><br>I hope to see you there!<br><br>For more information please click on the link below.<br><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/1396240790598474/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1396240790598474/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1396240790598474/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/30333262014-07-07T01:23:01+10:002014-07-07T01:24:57+10:00DeClassified Music Long Weekender Festival Saturday July 12I am thrilled to have been commissioned to write a new work for jazz vocals, sax and piano inspired by Ronnie Tjampitjinpa's 2013 acrylic on linen Bushfire break (185cm x 185cm) courtesy of the artist and FireWorks Gallery in Newstead. I had the luxury of visiting the Gallery and selecting a work as inspiration for this project. There were many beautiful pieces in FireWorks Gallery but I was particularly engaged by Ronnie Tjampitjinpa's powerful painting.<br> I am very excited to have the outstanding Kristin Berardi and Sean Foran joining me for this performance. We have the added luxury of performing on a beautiful Steinway and Sons piano courtesy of Theme and Variations. Please come along to support this really inspiring project.<br><br>In addition to premiering this specifically composed work we will also feature recently composed material of mine commissioned for the opening of the 2014 Brisbane International Jazz Festival in June.<br><br>Kristin Berardi -voice<br>Sean Foran - piano<br>Rafael Karlen - saxophone<br><br>The second half will feature <em>The Rite of Spring</em> by Stravinsky arranged for pianos and percussion. Heavy.<br><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Viney & Grinberg Piano Duo - Brisbane</span><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Vanessa Tomlinson (percussion) - Brisbane</span><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Claire Edwardes (percussion) - Sydney</span>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 14px;"><br>Saturday July 12, 6pm<br>Fireworks Gallery<br>52a Doggett St, Newstead<br><br>Tickets: $10/Student, $20/under 30 year old, $30/Adult</p><br><a contents="http://www.declassifiedmusic.org.au/Events/ArtMID/429/ArticleID/3/The-Long-Weekender#" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.declassifiedmusic.org.au/Events/ArtMID/429/ArticleID/3/The-Long-Weekender#">http://www.declassifiedmusic.org.au/Events/ArtMID/429/ArticleID/3/The-Long-Weekender#</a><br><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/30333162014-06-23T20:24:05+10:002014-06-23T20:24:05+10:00The Rafael Karlen Quartet play the Brisbane Jazz Club, June 29I will be playing with my new quartet at the Brisbane Jazz Club on Sunday June 29 from 6-9pm. I am really looking forward to playing with Dave Spicer, Andrew Shaw and Joe Marchisella. We will be performing a mix of my original material, Jazz Standards and Contemporary European Jazz. It will be fun exploring 3 sets of nice material with a great band. I hope to see you there.<br><br>Dave Spicer - piano<br>Andrew Shaw - bass<br>Joe Marchisella - drums<br>Rafael Karlen - saxophone<br><br>Brisbane Jazz Club<br>1 Annie St, Kangaroo Point<br>Sunday 29 June, 6-9pm<br>Tickets: $10/20/25<br><br>For more information or to purchase tickets please visit:<br><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/rafael-karlen-quartet/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/rafael-karlen-quartet/" target="_blank">http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/event/rafael-karlen-quartet/</a><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/29475732014-05-15T09:36:26+10:002020-09-11T14:17:39+10:00Debut performance - The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered, June 8I am super excited to be premiering music from my new album, <strong>The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered</strong> on June 8 as part of the <strong>Brisbane International Jazz Festival</strong>.<br>This recording features my works for String Quartet, improvising pianist and saxophonist. The seriously creative pianist Steve Newcomb and a very lush string quartet consisting of Rebecca Karlen, Eugenie Costello-Shaw, Alice Buckinham and Danielle Bentley join me.<br> <br>‘In <em>The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered,</em> composer and saxophonist Rafael Karlen seamlessly draws together elements from jazz and Western art music through skillful composition and tasteful improvisation. The inventive and lyrical playing of pianist Steve Newcomb and saxophonist Rafael Karlen is showcased soaring over the beautiful musical environments and colorful string textures of the Rosenberg String Quartet.’<br> <br>2013 National Jazz Award winning pianist Joseph O’Connor will perform after us with a solo piano set. It will be heavy.<br><br>Rafael Karlen - tenor saxophone<br>Steve Newcomb - piano<br>Rebecca Karlen - violin<br>Eugenie Costello-Shaw - violin<br>Alice Buckingham - viola<br>Danielle Bentley - cello<br><br>Brisbane International Jazz Festival<br><strong>When</strong>:Sunday June 8, 3pm<br><strong>Where</strong>:Queensland Multicultural Centre<br> 102 Main St. Kangaroo Point<br><strong>Tickets</strong>: $20/25 <br><br>For more information please visit:<br><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzfestival.com.au/index.php/program/rafael-karlen-string-quartet%20joseph-oconnor-solo-piano" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanejazzfestival.com.au/index.php/program/rafael-karlen-string-quartet%20joseph-oconnor-solo-piano" target="_blank">http://www.brisbanejazzfestival.com.au/index.php/program/rafael-karlen-string-quartet%20joseph-oconnor-solo-piano</a><br><br><br><br>This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/6d762dfea467d8547a8f541385352232b277da6e/original/tsothr-poster-2-jpeg.jpg?1401195798" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/29457962014-05-14T18:32:07+10:002014-05-14T18:32:07+10:00Brisbane International Jazz Festival Commission June 4I am thrilled to write a 20-minute work commissioned for the opening night of the Brisbane International Jazz Festival on June 4.<br>I feel very privileged to write for and play with many of my favourite musicians.<br>My quintet will feature internationally award-winning vocalist Kristin Berardi, renowned pianist Steve Newcomb and the formidable bass and drum team of Owen Newcomb and Joe Marchisella. It has been a great experience working with wordsmith Euan Gray who is writing the text for this project.<br> <br><em>‘Arrivals and Prospects</em> is a new 20-minute exploring the tension of viewing moments as a constant departure or as a constant arrival. Through a series of shorter movements, <em>Arrivals and Prospects</em> traverses the charged landscapes of nostalgia and lingering reflection, across to the anticipation and excitement of a future destination.’<br> <br>June 4 is also my Birthday! Woohoo.<br>There will also be three other premiers by Queensland composers Sean Foran, Louise Denson and Andrew Butt as part of Queensland Week.<br><br><br>Kristin Berardi- voice<br>Steve Newcomb- piano<br>Owen Newcomb- bass<br>Joe Marchisella- drums<br>Rafael Karlen- saxophone<br> <br> <br>Brisbane International Jazz Festival<br>Wednesday June 4, 7.30pm<br>Tickets: $20/25<br> <br>Queensland Multicultural Centre<br>102 Main St. Kangaroo Point<br> <br>For more information please visit<br><a contents="http://www.brisbanejazzfestival.com.au/index.php/program/queensland-week-jazz-composers-world-premiere-1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brisbanejazzfestival.com.au/index.php/program/queensland-week-jazz-composers-world-premiere-1" target="_blank">http://www.brisbanejazzfestival.com.au/index.php/program/queensland-week-jazz-composers-world-premiere-1</a><br><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/27944032014-03-23T14:36:53+11:002014-03-23T14:36:53+11:00Divergence Jazz Orchestra (Sydney) perform at SIMA on Thursday 10 AprilI am really excited to have the 18-piece Divergence Jazz Orchestra perform some of my music at an upcoming concert on April 10 at SIMA in Sydney. This ensemble features many of Sydney's most accomplished young jazz musicians.<br><br>'At this upcoming concert presented in partnership with SIMA, Divergence will premiere a new set of Australian music by composers Cam McAllister, Bill Motzing, Elliot Hughes, Rafael Karlen, Jenna Cave and Paul Murchison; traversing the borders of big band music with minimalism, jazz-rock fusion, free improvisation, and poly-rhythmic grooves.'<br><br><strong>When:</strong> 8:30pm, Thursday April 10 2014
<p><strong>Where:</strong> Sound Lounge, Seymour Centre, City Rd Chippendale</p>
<p><strong>Tickets:</strong> $20/15/10 available <a href="http://secure.seymourboxoffice.com.au/tickets/reserve.aspx?performanceNumber=96576" title="SIMA tickets">here</a></p>
<p>Under 18s/kids welcome with adult supervision</p>More information can be found on the link below<br><br><a contents="http://www.sima.org.au/DivergenceJazzOrchestra/944/n/3/0/0/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sima.org.au/DivergenceJazzOrchestra/944/n/3/0/0/" target="_blank">http://www.sima.org.au/DivergenceJazzOrchestra/944/n/3/0/0/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/27943792014-03-23T14:27:32+11:002017-01-15T06:02:34+11:00EMO Live recording at JMI Live Wed 26 and Thursday 27 MarchThe Enthusiastic Musicians Orchestra (EMO) are recording a new live album over two night this week at JMI Live. This will be their third album and will feature compositions by many of Brisbane's most active Jazz composers and arrangers including Andrew Garton, Josh Hatcher and Wade Gregory. They will record my compositions <em>Drift, </em>which was was a finalist in the JGMO/APRA National Big band Composition Competition a few years ago and <em>My Folk Song </em>which was commissioned for the Q150 Birthday Celebrations in 2009 to mark 150 years of Queensland as an independent state. I'm really looking forward to this gig.<br><br><strong>Wednesday 26th March</strong>
<p><strong>8pm – EMO Big Band</strong></p>
<p><em>STUDENT NIGHT</em> – All Student Card holders who sign up to EMO’s mailing list on the night will receive FREE entry.</p>
<p>All other patrons $10<strong><a href="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EMO.png" rel="lightbox[2342]"><img src="//www.jazz.qld.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EMO.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="EMO" height="176" width="409" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="font-size: 20px;"><strong>Thursday 27th March</strong></p>
<p><strong>$10 entry</strong></p>
<p><strong>6pm – Early Jam Session</strong><br><strong>8pm – EMO BIG BAND</strong><br><strong>10pm – Late Jam Session</strong></p>
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<p>'After many years of wowing Brisbane jazz fans with their original big band repertoire, the band has amassed over 100 pieces specifically written with EMO in mind. EMO will be recording this journey through Brisbane jazz at what has quickly grown to be the go-to Brisbane venue for original improvised music, JMI Live. Many of the pieces to be recorded were debuted at this very venue, so it seems only fitting to bring them back to their spiritual home to be put down on record. With stalwart Brisbane composers and arrangers such as Andrew Garton, Rafael Karlen, Josh Hatcher and Wade Gregory to be featured, the recording sessions promise to be two great nights of sophisticated yet energetic musicianship.'<br><br>More information can be found by clicking the link below</p><a contents="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/events/emo-big-band-wed-thur-10/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/events/emo-big-band-wed-thur-10/" target="_blank">http://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/events/emo-big-band-wed-thur-10/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/25934832014-02-17T21:28:10+11:002014-02-17T21:30:34+11:00Debut performance with the new Rafael Karlen Trio, 25/2/14 at The Centre, BeaudesertI am very excited and feel privileged to perform with my new trio with award winning vocalist Kristin Berardi and super-talented pianist Steve Newcomb at an Arts Dinner to support the development of Creative and Cultural Industries across and beyond the Scenic Rim and to launch the 2014 Studios & Events booklet.<br><br>This is a free event but bookings are recommended. Please click on the link below for more details.<br><br><a contents=" http://www.liveatthecentre.com.au/Arts-Dinner-February-2014-pg24981.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.liveatthecentre.com.au/Arts-Dinner-February-2014-pg24981.html">http://www.liveatthecentre.com.au/Arts-Dinner-February-2014-pg24981.html</a><br><br>Kristin Berardi- voice<br>Steve Newcomb- piano<br>Rafael Karlen- saxophone<br><br><br>Tuesday 25 February<br>6pm for 6.30pm start<br>The Centre Beaudesert<br>82 Brisbane Street<br><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/22098682013-12-12T03:18:08+11:002020-02-17T19:29:13+11:00New recording with string quartet, piano and saxophoneI am thrilled to be preparing for an upcoming recording of my music for string quartet, piano and saxophone. The recording will feature renowned pianist Steve Newcomb along with the Rosenberg String Quartet. It was made possible with support from an Arts Queenland Project and Program Fund Grant.<br><br>There will be several performances throughout 2014 so please stay tuned for these.<br><br>We will go into the studio in January- I'm super excited!!<br><br>Steve Newcomb-piano<br>Rafael Karlen-tenor saxophone<br><br>Rebecca Karlen- violiin<br>Eugenie Costello- violin<br>Alice Buckingham- viola<br>Danielle Bentley- cello<br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/22097042013-12-12T03:07:24+11:002017-01-15T06:02:34+11:00The Rooftops perform at Black Bear Lodge 15/12/13The Rooftops will have <span class="fsl">one show only in Australia for 2013!! Back with the original line-up and following up from a big show in Cambodia earlier this year, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRooftopsMusic">The Rooftops</a> hit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blackbear.lodge.5">Black Bear Lodge</a> for one night with the support of Brodie Graham and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RivermouthBand">Rivermouth</a>. Doors open at 7pm and tix are available through Oztix.</span><br>Original happy, reggae, groove, pop.<br><br>Euan Gray- voice and saxophone<br>Darren Skaar- trumpet<br>Rafael Karlen- saxophone<br>Stephen Anning- keys and voice<br>McCoy Harvey- bass<br>Scott Nosworthy- drums<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/d5787a0c4bc04a11b76114934765958b8dc26e86/original/rooftopsposter-draft2-true-black.jpg?1386778128" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/22094992013-12-12T02:58:33+11:002013-12-12T02:58:33+11:00Performance with the John Reeves Quintet at the Brisbane Jazz Club 7/12/13I am looking forward to playing as part of the John Reeves Quintet soon. Please come to the Brisbane Jazz on Saturday night, 7/12/13 if you're free. It should be a fun gig.<br><br>John Reeves- piano<br>Stu Barry- bass<br>Paul Hudson- drums<br>Anthony Ma- flute<br>Rafael Karlen- tenor saxophoneRafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/17008912013-12-12T02:56:57+11:002017-01-15T06:02:33+11:00Hints and Traces at the Turnaround Jazz Club 15/8There is a special performance coming up next week that I would like to invite you all to.<br><br><i>Hints and Traces</i> is a Jazz quartet featuring original material and contemporary European Jazz compositions and we will be performing at the Turnaround Jazz Club.<br><br>We will play compositions by Sean Foran and I alongside works by Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny, Kenny Wheeler and Eberhard Weber.<br><br>Here are the details:<br><br>Thursday 15/8/13<br>The Turnaround Jazz Club<br>Exhibition st, Bowen Hills.<br>It will be a double bill with the Chris Poulsen Trio at 8pm followed by Hints and Traces at 9pm.<br>$10 on the door.<br>It is a Byo venue so please feel free to bring something nice to drink.<br><br>Rafael Karlen- Saxophone<br>Sean Foran- Piano<br>Peter Walters- Bass<br>Nathan Goldman- Drums<br><br>It should be a really fun night.<br>I hope to see you there.<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Rafael<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/0033e6283ab43d9014ba303e3265803e26ee7d0b/medium/HintsandTraces_poster2final.jpg?1375954980" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="424" width="300" /><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/17008922013-12-12T02:56:42+11:002013-12-12T02:56:42+11:00Birthday show 4 JuneRafael Karlen and Friends perform at the Jazz Party Tuesday at Blackbear Lodge Tuesday June 4<br><br>Also as part of the Brisbane International Jazz Festival, this group will play at the Blackbear lodge for the Jazz Party Tuesday series. This is also my Birthday so please come down and celebrate with me! We will be playing lively, groovehappy Jazz tunes ranging from 60’s Freddie Hubbard to material by the energetic Swedish group Oddjob. There will be three groups performing including the wonderful singer, Lauren Lucille.<br><br>Shannon Marshall- trumpet<br>Rafael Karlen- saxophone<br>Sean Foran- keys<br>Andrew Shaw- bass<br>Joe Marchisella- drums<br><br>Tuesday June 4<br>Doors open 7.30<br>Three bands will be performing. Rafael Karlen and Friends will perform at around 10.00<br>The Blackbear Lodge<br>Level 1 (above Cosmoplitan Cafe)<br>322 Brunswick Street<br>Fortitude Valley<br><a href="http://www.blackbearlodge.com.au/" target="_new">www.blackbearlodge.com.au/</a><br><br>Tickets $5 on the door.<br><br><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/17008932013-12-12T02:56:17+11:002017-02-03T01:20:50+11:00Brisbane International Jazz Festival show, May 31Rafael Karlen Quartet perform at the Brisbane Jazz Club as part of the Brisbane International Jazz Festival on Friday May 31<br><br>I am very excited to lead an outstanding quartet for a performance at the Brisbane Jazz Club as part of the Brisbane International Jazz Festival. I will be joined by renowned musicians Stephen Russell on piano, Owen Newcomb on bass and Joe Marchisella on drums. We will perform my original material alongside compositions by many important jazz composers including Wayne Shorter, Billy Strayhorn, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Kenny Wheeler, Ralph Towner and many more.<br><br>I hope to see you there.<br><br>Rafael Karlen- saxophone<br>Stephen Russell- piano<br>Owen Newcomb- bass<br>Joe Marchisella- drums<br><br>Friday May 31<br>Brisbane Jazz Club<br>1 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point<br>Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm<br>Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 /Students $15 /Child $10 (5-12yrs)<br><br><a href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/events/whats-on" target="_new">www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/events/whats-on</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/9fec5977a11d7cc662186e013c973821450650d1/original/Brisbane-International-Jazz-Festival-May-2013-smaller.jpg?1369759263" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="353" width="250" />Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/17008952013-12-12T02:55:59+11:002017-01-15T06:02:33+11:00Hints & Traces 21/4/13Hints and Traces<br><br>Hints and Traces is a new project bringing together pianist/composer Sean Foran, bassist Peter Walters and drummer Nathan Goldman and myself in a quartet setting.<br>Together we will explore original material by Sean Foran and myself along with selected contemporary Jazz compositions by some of Europe's leading improvising musicians.<br>The concert will commence with a duo set by Sean and I after which we will be joined by Peter Walters on bass and Nathan Goldman on Drums for the second half. <br><br>When-Sunday 21 April at 6pm<br>Where-The Box, 29 Vulture St. West End<br>Who- Rafael Karlen, Sean Foran, Peter Walters, Nathan Goldman<br>Cost $20<br>BYO!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12953/35398a2c6d41756d30d9d160a34fb0af0fb17945/medium/Hints-Traces_Poster_1White-jpeg.jpg?1369759266" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="424" width="300" /><br><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/17008942013-12-12T02:55:41+11:002013-12-12T02:55:41+11:00Brisbane City Hall Performances 6th and 7th AprilAs part of the Re-dedication Celebrations at the Brisbane City Hall, the Rafael Karlen Duo will perform on both Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of April in the very very large Concert Hall. This is a free event with more free music and activities continuing for the entire week.<br><br>11.30am-12.30pm Saturday 6th April<br>3-4pm Sunday 7th April<br><br><a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-and-venues/city-hall/city-hall-restoration/city-hall-attractions/index.htm#/?i=2" target="_new">www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-and-venues/city-hall/city-hall-restoration/city-hall-attractions/index.htm#/</a>Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/17008962013-12-12T02:55:19+11:002013-12-12T02:55:19+11:00E.M.O feature the Music of Rafael Karlen 5/3/13The Brisbane-based big band, The Enthusisatic Musician's Orchestra will be featuring my music at the Black Bear Lodge on Tuesday, 5 March at 9pm. This should be a really great night as it is part of the Tuesday Jazz Party series (the first Tuesday of every month). This ensemble is hard working and features really nice players so I'm very excited to have them playing my music.<br><br>Doors open at 7pm. $5 cover on the door. Lots of great music at a great venue. I'm looking forward to it<br><br>Level 1 (above Cosmoplitan Cafe)<br>322 Brunswick Street Mall<br>Fortitude Valley<br>Queensland<br>Australia<br><br> Rafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/17008982013-12-12T02:53:33+11:002013-12-12T02:53:33+11:00Upcoming ShowI am very excited to be performing at the Turnaround Jazz Club for a special performance with my brand new quartet.<br><br>This will be my first quartet gig back after after two years living and studying in Sweden and England which was made possible through the Lord Mayor's Fellowship for Young and Emerging Artists.<br><br>For this performance featuring my original music, I will be joined by the outstanding pianist Marialy Pacheco, winner of the solo piano competition at the 2012 Parmigiani Montreux Jazz Festival, super-talented bass player Pat Marchisella and the much sought after Joe Marchisella on the drums.<br><br>8pm, Thursday 22nd November 2012<br>Turnaround Jazz Club<br>Exhibition St. Bowen Hills<br>Brisbane 4006<br><br>Rafael Karlen -saxophone<br>Marialy Pacheco -piano<br>Pat Marchisella -double bass<br>Joe Marchisella -drumsRafael Karlentag:www.rafaelkarlen.com,2005:Post/17008992013-12-12T02:53:16+11:002013-12-12T02:53:16+11:00Back to AustraliaIn October 2012, I finished my postgraduate study in England and moved back to Brisbane, Australia. It was great to have received the <a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/arts-and-history/lord-mayors-young-emerging-artists-fellowships/index.htm" target="_new">Lord Mayor's Fellowship for Young and Emerging Artists</a> from the <a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/index.htm" target="_new">Brisbane City Council</a> to have made my study and time overseas possible. Keep an ear to the ground for some exciting upcoming Brisbane shows. It's nice to be back.Rafael Karlen