About
Led by acclaimed Persian-Australian tar player and composer, Hamed Sadeghi, the ARIA nominated ensemble draws on contemporary and classical music traditions of both east and west. Eishan’s repertoire consists predominantly of Sadeghi’s original compositions with diverse improvisatory idioms featured powerfully. Variously described as Persian Chamber Jazz and Middle Eastern Jazz fusion, Eishan defies neat labels.
Eishan Ensemble is comprised of an ever evolving line up of world class musicians with the core members being Hamed Sadeghi, Michael Avgenicos on saxophone, Adem Yilmaz on percussion, Pedram Layegh on guitar and Maximillian Alduca on double bass. The ensemble is joined by guest musicians to take on new projects. The vocalist Sonya Holowell, the accordionist Marcello Maio and the oud player Adnan Barake have recently recorded and toured with the ensemble.
Formed in 2016 and based in Sydney - Australia, Eishan has toured numerously in Australia and internationally. They have released three albums to critical acclaim and have been nominated for APRA Art Music Awards and Sydney Fringe Festival awards..
Awards and Nominations
Nominated for ARIA awards 2021 for Best World Music Album with Eishan Ensemble.
Shortlisted for best music award with Eishan Ensemble, Sydney Fringe Festival 2019.