Alex Burns & Jen Hawley Band
by Jen Hawley
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Keep on trying
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Don't cry baby
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Poor but ambitious
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about
After numerous exciting improvisations together – whether gigs around Melbourne or Sunday afternoons on the back porch – Alex Burns and Jen Hawley realised it was time. The chemistry was right. They had to commit to performing and recording together.
Alex and Jen constantly teach and challenge each other, making for a dynamic musical partnership. Their collaboration originated from a shared love of blues and early jazz. Add in the cooking double bass of Kain Borlase and you’ve got a special trio that doesn’t come along very often.
One of Australia’s most respected acoustic musicians, Alex collaborated with guitarist Nick Charles before making three solo albums – two of which featured Hawaiian steel guitar and were critically acclaimed worldwide. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Alex plays resophonic guitars and ukulele with a deceptive ease born from years playing festivals, pubs and clubs, from Australia to Fiji to Edinburgh.
Jen is a graduate of the late great jazz tutor Bruce Clarke, and has worked as a guitarist for the likes of Christophe Genoux, Great Chefs of Europe and Blue Drag. Originally from Sydney, Jen has been teaching and performing guitar for many years. She has diverse interests in jazz and world music. Jen is constantly in demand for sessions, live performance, teaching and recording projects.
Alex and Jen constantly teach and challenge each other, making for a dynamic musical partnership. Their collaboration originated from a shared love of blues and early jazz. Add in the cooking double bass of Kain Borlase and you’ve got a special trio that doesn’t come along very often.
One of Australia’s most respected acoustic musicians, Alex collaborated with guitarist Nick Charles before making three solo albums – two of which featured Hawaiian steel guitar and were critically acclaimed worldwide. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Alex plays resophonic guitars and ukulele with a deceptive ease born from years playing festivals, pubs and clubs, from Australia to Fiji to Edinburgh.
Jen is a graduate of the late great jazz tutor Bruce Clarke, and has worked as a guitarist for the likes of Christophe Genoux, Great Chefs of Europe and Blue Drag. Originally from Sydney, Jen has been teaching and performing guitar for many years. She has diverse interests in jazz and world music. Jen is constantly in demand for sessions, live performance, teaching and recording projects.
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released July 2, 2013
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Jen Hawley Melbourne, Australia
Jen Hawley can be found exploring the cracks between jazz, blues and world music.
She is a
graduateof the late great jazz tutor Bruce Clarke, and has worked with The Great Chefs of Europe, Alanna & Alicia, Alex Burns, Christophe Genoux, and Blue Drag.
She is currently a member of The Royal High Jinx and Old Hat Jazz Band.
Jen also teaches groups and workshops.
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