Number Junky from Perth WA @ Denmark Arts House

The Danish/Australian trio Number Junky is an inventive jazz group borne of the Southern Hemisphere.

They play provocative rhythms and odd-time signatures while retaining a focus on both lyrical melodies and lush harmony.

The group is led by Kristian Borring with the rhythm section of Zac Grafton on double-bass, and Peter Evans on drums.

Their album Earth Matters was released in 2022 on Coolit! Records to international acclaim by publications such as Jazziz, Jazz Halo, The Australian, and Jazz Journal. The album’s maturity and appeal was been praised for “its lustrous sound and its melodic and harmonic qualities combined with the exploration of skilful rhythms” (Jazz Mania), while Borring was hailed as being a “post-bop wizard” (Vintage Guitars).

Number Junky plays original compositions by Borring and modern interpretation of jazz standards. The trio collaborated with the piano virtuoso Fabian Almazan on ‘Earth Matters’ and have recently joined forces with British saxophonist Will Vinson Work for their next album.  

Number Junky performs at Denmark ArtsHouse for the first time (ever!) on:

Friday 29 November

Doors open 6:30pm

Number Junky will play 2 sets, with an intermission in-between.

Support act(s) to be announced.

The band visit Denmark to tour their highly anticipated second album, Birak.

“Inventive and unyielding…the group earn their name by making switches of groove and time-feel sound easy”

– Dingo Jazz Magazine (AUS)

For Birak, the acclaimed trio dives into a varied selection of contemporary jazz compositions by Danish guitarist Kristian Borring, taking the listener on a holistic and lyrical journey through complex musical meter and feel. The album was recorded over two separate sessions at Loop Studios in Perth, WA, featuring renowned British saxophonist, Will Vinson, on one of these sessions.

Since their acclaimed debut Earth Matters (2022), Number Junky has been on a journey performing and exploring new music while continuing to develop and manifest their sound. Their latest album contains eight original tracks (+ an improvised bass interlude) in which the group moves from tight-knit odd meter grooves and post-bop sounds to spacious and free flowing.