The Mouth

🌺THE MOUTH featuring RAY PEREIRA and JULIEN WILSON @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺

Percussionist, performer and composer RAY PEREIRA and saxophonist JULIEN WILSON bring their innovative brand of groove based music back to Bar Oussou this Friday 26th of January with a special 5-piece performance as THE MOUTH! 🫦

The Mouth brings together three generations of musicians to deliver one funked-out and world-travelling experience. Performing original music based on Afro-Cuban and African rhythms, these artists are in a class of their own and are set to bring a night to remember! 🔥

RAY PEREIRA: 🪘

Ray’s experience and knowledge has established his reputation as one of Australia’s leading teachers of African and Afro Cuban rhythms and styles.As a teacher of African and Afro Cuban percussion, and now his new concept Afro Lankan drumming, Ray’s journey has covered continents and decades. He is a current and practising musician who chooses to expand his repertoire and knowledge by continuing to study and play with the best musicians in the world. 🌍

Ray has studied extensively in Africa, Cuba, New York and Sri Lanka, with musicians who are regarded by their peers as among the best in the world. Ray continues to travel regularly for performances and to keep expanding his knowledge.

JULIEN WILSON: 🎷

For nearly three decades Julien has been an exciting and integral member of the Australian Jazz Scene. His tenor saxophone style can cover an incredibly broad stylistic and emotional range and is featured on over 80 albums. 💿

Julien has received a number of prestigious awards, both personally and as an integral member of a variety of critically acclaimed co-operative bands. In 2013 he formed Lionsharecords to release and distribute his own recordings. His work with the label was recognised by the 2015 APRA Art Music Award for EXCELLENCE IN JAZZ.

Don't miss them this Friday 26th of January!! 🙌