Review for Peregian in Dingo Jazz Journal
Issue 10 2025
Julia Messenger
2025 Queensland Music Awards Finalists
Queensland's annual celebration of the state's finest artists, songwriters and bands, the Queensland Music Awards 2025 finalists have been revealed.
"Returning to defend their 2024 titles are classical guitar virtuoso Karin Schaupp (Contemporary Classical Award) and jazz outfit Andrew Butt Trio (Jazz Award), while there are several of last year’s winners battling it out in other categories in 2025: 2024 Soul-Funk-RNB winner Sahara Beck (Rock Award) and 2024 Billy Thorpe Scholarship winner Lottie McLeod (Folk Award)."
2025 QMA Album of the Year Nomination
I’m truly blown away to have "Peregian" nominated by my peers for @qldmusicawards 2025 Album of the Year, an unexpected honour and a pretty crazy achievement for a jazz album! Also onoured to be among some amazing finalists for the 2025 Queensland Music Awards! Huge congratulations to Kellee Green, Sophie Min, and Valtozash. All of theshe releases are AMAZING—you should definitely check them out! A very special shout out to Kellee, who has made an incredible contribution to my music, and it's great to see her getting some well-deserved recognition. Big love also to Aaron Jansz, Toby Wren, Nick Quigley, Enrico Le Mura (engineer & production), and Michael Lynch (mastering) who are such a big part of this. Jazz (and music in general) is the real winner here!
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2024 Queensland Music Awards Jazz Award Win
Le Baiser Salé
I’m truly honored and thrilled to have won another QMA Jazz Category Award for the pre-release single from my upcoming album Peregian. This track holds a special place in my heart, as it brings back cherished memories of performing at the iconic Parisian jazz club Le Baiser Salé with some incredibly talented and dear friends. A huge thank you to Kellee Green (piano), Aaron Jansz (drums), Toby Wren (guitar), Nick Quigley (bass), Enrico LeMura (engineering/production), and Michael Lynch (mastering) for their contributions to this recording. And of course, a special heartfelt thanks to Leo McFadden for adding his unique touch with editing and co-composing the final version.
2024 Queensland Music Award Winners
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