Andrea Keller Quartet

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Andrea Keller Quartet
Years active1999 -
MembersAndrea Keller
Eugene Ball
Ian Whitehurst
Joe Talia
Past membersMatt Clohesy
Danny Fischer
Dave Beck

Andrea Keller Quartet is an Australian jazz quartet fronted by Andrea Keller. [1] Originally formed in 1999 as a quintet they released their first album Thirteen Sketches in 2001. It won the ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album in 2002 (credited to Andrea Keller). [2] They also received nominations for the same award in 2005 (Angels and Rascals), 2007 (Little Claps) and 2014 (Wave Rider). [3] [4]

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Andrea Keller Quartet with Strings

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References

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  2. "And the winners are...", Sydney Morning Herald, 16 October 2012
  3. Thomsen, Rosie (1 October 2014), "ARIA Classical Awards 2014 nominations announced", Limelight Magazine
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