Visions of Nar – Live

A vibrant collaboration of Armenian folk, jazz, and contemporary musical storytelling.

Experience an enchanting collaboration of Armenian folk, jazz, and contemporary sounds, as Visions of Nar weaves transcendent beauty, dynamic interplay, and hypnotic rhythms into a spellbinding performance. Expect a journey through fiery passion, profound intimacy, and mystical realms, driven by some of Australia's most exciting jazz voices.

• “…demonstrates the illustrious capacity of jazz to provide the freedom necessary for musicians to express themselves in new ways.” ★★★★1/2 – The Australian, Eric Myers

• “…moment’s of transcendent beauty, showcasing remarkable interplay, shimmering with crystalline prose and profound intimacy.” ★★★★1/2 – Fine Music Magazine, Barry O'Sullivan

• “...beguiling beauty, its measured cadences spellbinding and hypnotic.” – Rhythms Mag, Des Cowley

• “...an invigorating performance with moments of genius that evoked a tremblingly gorgeous mystical realm...” ★★★★  – Limelight Magazine, Jessie Tu

• “A space that sonically and stylistically lay entirely outside of idiom.” – Sydney Morning Herald, John Shand

Visions of Nar brings together some of the most exciting voices in Australian jazz; pianist Zela Margossian, saxophonist Jeremy Rose. Together they bring in guest percussionist Adem Yilmaz. A kaleidoscopic ride through Armenian folk, jazz and fresh compositions with a nod to the fiery Armenian goddess of water, sea and rain, Nar. This musical journey sends a message of hope and celebration of new beginnings, perfect as the world awakens after a long period of disruption.

Visions of Nar formed as part of an ABC Fresh Start commission. In 2021 they performed to a sold out crowd at the Sydney Opera House as part of SIMA’s International Women’s Jazz Festival. Their debut album, Daughter of the Seas, was released ABC Jazz/Earshift Music.

Their sophomore album, Awakening, is set for release 2026.

• Jeremy Rose – soprano & tenor saxophone, bass clarinet

• Zela Margossian – piano

• Adem Yilmaz – percussion