The Josh Meader Trio is an instrumental cross-genre powerhouse from Sydney, Australia. Led by guitarist Josh Meader, it features National Jazz Award winners Alex Hirlian (drums) and Matt Thomson (keys). Meader was a second-place finalist in this year’s competition for guitar.
Drawing upon a wide range of styles, the JMT successfully blends a multitude of genres including contemporary music, modern jazz, funk, hip-hop and rock to present an undeniably unique listening experience. The band’s compositions are infused with musical elements such as odd time signatures, sampling and textural explorations, and inspired by a melting pot of artists such as Tigran Hamasyan, Robert Glasper, Hiatus Kaiyote and Pat Metheny.
Having studied, performed and toured internationally, all members of the JMT are at the height of the Australian music scene, hosting the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival jam sessions this year in Switzerland. Encouraged by overwhelming support and requests from fans in Australia and internationally, the band will soon release its first full album.