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Glimmers of sweeping chordal textures and lyrical melodies reminiscent of Bill Laswell’s musical universes, colliding with groove heavy basslines that are sure to occupy your mind, Lucy Clifford invites us into a kaleidoscope of sounds and influences that have shaped her creative identity. Inspired by jazz and improvised music, Lucy’s music lives in these spaces as home base, but travels elsewhere. Exploring beyond the fringes of genre, her compositions weave between both energy and repose, lyrical soundscapes and dynamic grooves, with the celebration of collaborative spirit between her group members at the forefront. Recipient of the 2022 Jann Rutherford Memorial Award, Lucy Clifford has worked as a performing and recording bassist across Australia and the USA for the past 10 years. As an active and invested member of the Australian music community, Lucy joined Australian music icon Kate Ceberano’s band in 2022, and has recently worked alongside artists Urthboy and Emily Wurramara among others. Internationally, she has performed, toured and recorded with the likes of many Grammy Winning Artists and notable ensembles, some of which include Nella, Mariza, Javier Limon, Maher Beauroy and Mighty Mystic among others.