Josh Meader Trio

First-Class Honours graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the trio serves as a perfect bridge between jazz tradition and the latest global trends.Meader has become an essential reference point in the international guitar community, thanks to his lightning-fast phrasing and melodic sensitivity. These qualities have seen him grace legendary stages such as Montreux Jazz Festival, and JazzAhead in Bremen. Recently, his artistic standing was further solidified by a high-profile collaboration with the iconic drummer Virgil Donati on a reimagining of Allan Holdsworth's City Nights, a project met with widespread acclaim from international critics.The trio is completed by two heavyweights of the Australian scene, both winners of the prestigious National Jazz Award: Alex Hirlian on drums (2018) and Matt Thomson on keyboards (2021).Following their standout performance at Rome's CrossRoads Live Club in October 2025, the trio returns to Europe in 2026 for a second chapter made again by Davide Leoni (MFA MANAGEMENT) that promises to be one of the year's most exciting musical events. Prepare for a sonic experience where extreme technique, masterful interplay, and pure improvisation merge into a one-of-a-kind performance.