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The Gus Leighton Quartet : LIVE ALBUM RECORDING

Friday 24 January 2025
Doors Open 7:30pm | Music from 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Duration : 120 minutes (includes interval) 

Tickets : 
General Admission $22.49 (incl BF)
Concession $11.90 (incl. BF)
Early Bird $11.90 (incl. BF)

The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the gig, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments

Come join us for a night of filled original jazz at The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre ! The Gus Leighton Quartet is hitting the stage to record their latest album live, and you won’t want to miss it.
Gus has been hard at work writing a series of new compositions, some of which are going to be performed live for the first time on this night!
So Grab a seat, sip on a drink, and let the music sweep you away. It’s going to be a night to remember!

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Gus Leighton

Gus Leighton is an Australian contemporary tenor saxophonist based in Hobart, Tasmania. He is known for his improvisational skills and compositional style, drawing influence from notable saxophonists such as Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, and Wayne Shorter. These saxophonists were the focus of Gus’s PhD research at the University of Tasmania.

Aside from his research, Gus is actively involved in the music scene. He is a respected saxophonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader of various groups including Uncle Gus and The Rimshots, The Gus Leighton Quartet, and The Greenrises Jazz Orchestra. Gus has also performed at festivals and events as both a leader and accompanist, having shared the stage with artists like Dami Im, Andrew O’Keefe and The Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

Other acts Gus has supported include; Crooked Colours, The Wolfe Brothers, Mark Trevorrow (Bob Downe), John O’Hara, Henry Waggons, Mighty Duke, and The Lords.

Gus has released five albums in the past five years, showcasing his own projects. He frequently collaborates with DJs and performs at festivals, weddings, and corporate events around the country.

Gus’s talent and dedication have been acknowledged internationally, leading him to be a featured artist for two reputable companies: Syos Mouthpieces (France) and Bari Woodwind Inc. (USA). Gus has also been a featured artist in the Australian Jazz Real Book, a recipient of the Jack Duffy Memorial Award from the Hobart Jazz Club and the Musician’s Union of Tasmania, and a two-time nominee for a Tasmanian Young Achiever’s award.

Overall, Gus Leighton is significantly impacting the Australian music scene with his unbridled energy, creativity, and passion for music.