Zela Margossian Quintet is an ethno-jazz band based in Sydney, performing original works and arrangements carrying influences from Armenian traditional music.
Comprised of talented and multi-cultural musicians from Sydney, Zela Margossian Quintet creates exotic musical atmosphere that is sure to take you on an emotive and pleasurable journey.
Zela Margossian Quintet has participated in different festivals in Sydney such as the International Women’s Jazz Festival in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, Sydney Improvised Music Association’s various jazz programs, a debut performance for Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues in 2020, a debut performance at the prestigious Sydney Opera House in December 2020 and a performance at Sydney Town Hall for Sydney Festival in January 2021. A special performance to note is ZMQ’s participation in the Beirut International Jazz Day celebration in Lebanon in April 2018 and at The Barbican for EFG London Jazz Festival in 2023.
Transition, the band’s debut album was released digitally by the Australian record label, Art as Catharsis, on the 30th of November 2018.
Venue details
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Bird's Basement
11 Singers Ln, Melbourne
- 1300 225 299
- https://birdsbasement.com/