Antelodic
Antelodic is an instrumental trio formed in 2012 by members of Melbourne contemporary jazz ensemble cleverhorse. Led by Robbie Melville, the ensemble features the unique combination of guitar with two saxophones - Gideon Brazil on tenor and Angela Davis on alto. Beginning as an experiment in which the saxophones worked as a rhythm section whilst the guitar became the melodic voice, the music of Antelodic was developed following the birth of Melville’s second daughter.
The trio have developed a highly nuanced approach to their creative practice that allows them to experiment in the moment while maintaining a unified ensemble sound.
The music of Antelodic draws equally on the jazz aesthetic of Jimmy Giuffre, the singer-songwriter tradition of Joni Mitchell, the deep soul of Krystle Warren, the atmospheric impressionism of Debussy, the folk stylings of Lau and the experimental sonic journeys of Bill Frisell. Gentle, optimistic, lyrical and engaging.
"The mix of moods and feelings achieved by Antelodic is rare in any art form".
John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald 2021