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Sandy Evans is a prominent Australian saxophonist, composer, and educator with a significant body of work in music research focusing on improvisation and new music. Active in the Australian jazz scene since the early 1980s, Sandy has toured extensively across Australia, Europe, Canada, and Asia, contributing to over 40 albums. A leader of the Sandy Evans Trio and the Sandy Evans Sextet, she also co-leads the Clarion Fracture Zone and has performed with influential groups such as Mara! and the Australian Art Orchestra. Her compositions often engage with themes of identity and cultural dialogue, showcasing her collaborations with both Australian and Indian musicians. Sandy's work has been commissioned by various ensembles, reflecting her innovative contributions to jazz and cross-cultural music. Her portfolio includes the acclaimed suite 'Testimony', a major work inspired by the life of the legendary Charlie Parker, and ongoing collaborations exploring Indian classical music. Sandy’s dedication to music education is evident through her roles in various academic institutions, where she inspires the next generation of musicians and composers.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Director of Jazz Orchestra, conducts the Intermediate Jazz Ensemble and teaches composition and improvisation.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Provided instruction in composition and improvisation.
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