East of West - Little Harbour (2019)

Bosnian-born bassist and composer Goran Gajic, with oud player Philip Griffin and percussionist Malindi Morris, have crafted an album brimming with subtle touches and details, and replete with storytelling and imagery that's effective both mentally and viscerally.

The compositions are inspired by varied sounds, textures and rhythms from around the Balkans and the Mediterranean, with elements of funk and jazz (on the closing track Sleepy Giant, for example) and space for improvisation.

Several pieces, like the potent Fields and plaintive title track, completely change mood halfway through, adding to the overall sense of drama.

Gajic’s rich, warm bass sound drives the music, but the playing from all members is impressive, and exemplifies Brisbane's being a fertile environment for creative multicultural music. Accessible in the best sense of the word, this is very easy to enjoy.”

- Eugenem Ulman, Sydney Morning Herald

Philip Griffin - oud, laouto
Malindi Morris - percussion
Goran Gajic - double bass

Tracklist:
1-1 East of West - Fields [5:46]
1-2 East of West - Little Harbour [6:25]
1-3 East of West - Breakwalls [4:31]
1-4 East of West - Lowtide [3:48]
1-5 East of West;Greta Kelly - Altered State (feat. Greta Kelly) [5:32]
1-6 East of West - Whāia te iti kahurangi [4:18]
1-7 East of West - Nine Lives [4:54]
1-8 East of West - Journey [6:02]
1-9 East of West - Zephyr [4:00]
1-10 East of West - Gone [4:36]
1-11 East of West - Poplars [4:05]
1-12 East of West - Seyahat [6:37]
1-13 East of West;Greta Kelly - Sleepy Giant (feat. Greta Kelly) [6:07]