Album Notes

Derek Jones is currently Head of Woodwind at the Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne. After completing studies he was awarded the German and French Government Scholarships and continued studies with Andreus Blau, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and Jaques Zoon, Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam He has performed extensively throughout Australia, Asia and the USA, both as a soloist and orchestral flutist, including a solo appearance at Carnegie Hall, New York. Derek has made several solo recordings with the ABC, and has played with orchestras, such as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra. Derek has also performed the solo flute part with the “Lion King” productions in Melbourne, Australia and Shanghai, China. He has also performed extensively with Opera Australia, and the Australian Ballet with Orchestra Victoria.


These collections of improvisations are linked by the underlying drone present in each one. The drone is treated in various ways, from the use of a deep inner sonority and the use of temple bell, high cymbal and gong. Each improvisation features different melodic treatment. The modern flute is most frequently used. The Chinese flute, sitar, and synthesised melody are further variations.



Derek explores the inner expressive sonority of the modern flute, and contrasts this with the brilliant timbre of the Chinese flute. Percussion and synthesiser form ostinato and interweaving melodic lines.