Darren PICKERING

Darren is a jazz pianist, composer, educator, modular synthesist and session musician based in Christchurch (NZ). Apart from his ‘Darren Pickering Small Worlds’ quartet, he has also recorded a number of solo electronic ambient works, and performs with Bits of Beck, Swim Against the Tide, and Wulfie.

DARREN PICKERING SMALL WORLDS

This new jazz quartet from Ōtautahi (NZ) focuses on the original compositions of pianist Darren Pickering and re-imagined cover versions of selected works from other genres. The group’s emphasis is mostly on through-composed material combined with improvisation, and the artistic direction is determined equally by all members: Mitch Dwyer (guitar); Pete Fleming (bass) and Mitch Thomas (drums). There is a cinematic flavour to the ensemble’s sound, enhanced by the electronic textures of Darren’s ever-expanding Eurorack Modular system and selected iPad apps.