When a genre-chameleon assembles an orchestra, things are bound to get interesting.
Tamil Rogeon is presenting The Tamil Rogeon Orchestra at The Night Cat on 18 October. The violinist, composer and producer is gathering 16 musicians for an exploration of jazz, dance and orchestral sounds that spans his two-decade career.
The Tamil Rogeon Orchestra show will feature reimagined arrangements of Rogeon’s past work alongside fresh material from his project Steady Weather. The performance brings together cosmic jazz, hip hop, Brazilian choro, orchestral soul and deep house into one multidimensional experience. Rogeon has spent over 20 years creating a diverse catalogue that includes hip hop and funk albums, modal jazz suites, symphonic poems and even an orchestral score for an AFL match.
The Tamil Rogeon Orchestra
- The Night Cat
- 18 October
- Part of Melbourne International Jazz Festival
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His work extends beyond his own projects. Rogeon has composed for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Oregon Symphony Orchestra, while his arranging credits include collaborations with The Dandy Warhols, Hanson, Darlene Love, Missy Higgins and Harvey Sutherland. His Brazilian song cycle 24 Hours in Lapa sits within a body of work that also encompasses projects like The Raah Project, Son of Nyx, Wave Theory and Steady Weather.
The evening kicks off with Evening News performing interpretations of Aphex Twin’s electronic catalogue at 7.50pm, before The Tamil Rogeon Orchestra takes the stage at 9pm. The 16-piece ensemble features electric violin, celestial vocals, radiant synthesisers and guest appearances from Melbourne musicians. Tickets are $50, with the venue operating as an 18-plus licensed space.
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