james muller david theak organ-transplant

Stalwarts of the Australian Jazz scene, James Muller and David Theak re-unite for the first in a small group setting since 2005 to present a feel-good, good-time band designed to warm Sydney hearts on the coldest night of the week, Monday.

Featuring the ‘once young’ David Theak on tenor saxophone, a ‘young-ish’ James Muller on guitar, a ‘younger’ Steve Barry on organ and a genuinely young drummer Alex Hirlian, this multi-generational band led by Theak & Muller aims to give Sydney a truly positive start to their working week with the James Muller-David Theak Organ Transplant.

The sole aim of this gig is for music lovers to have a couple of post Monday drinks, catch up with their friends, talk, laugh, heckle and downright enjoy themselves at informal jazz gig at one of Sydney’s best music venues, Foundry 616.

The music will swing, groove, shuffle and feel as good as we can make it feel while still offering listeners the creative energy that these incredible four musicians are renowned for.

Priced for the people, the $10 cover charge (which includes one free beer, wine or soft drink upon entry) and early 7pm start time means that music lovers can still attend other Monday night gigs in Sydney or start their week with a cultural & social boost that doesn’t leave them tired for work on a Tuesday.

Repertoire will be drawn from the standard song book and jazz legends such as John Schofield, Dexter Gordon, Jimmy Smith and anyone else that writes a song that we reckon will get your toes tapping.

James Muller – guitar & co-leader
David Theak – tenor saxophone & co-leader
Steve Barry – hammond organ
Alex Hirlian – drums and cymbals