Avant Raag Trio is where acoustic jazz mastery meets global music traditions and electronic innovation. Founded by celebrated multi-instrumentalist Casey Greene (saxophones, flute, clarinet, keyboards) and guitarist Jeremy Sawkins (electric, sitar, acoustic guitars), the project expands into a dynamic three-piece with the addition of Mark Sutton, one of the nation’s most respected and versatile jazz drummers.
Together, these three musicians weave live synthesisers, global string textures, and deep acoustic grooves to craft cinematic, multi-layered soundscapes. Their music balances intricate, live-improvised lyricism with compelling, atmospheric rhythm, resulting in a sound that is both contemporary and timeless.
The trio brings a lifetime of elite international performance and recording experience to the stage. Their collective resumes span major Australian and global jazz festivals, alongside high-profile collaborations with luminaries such as Vince Jones, Sting, Olivia Newton-John and Katie Noonan..
Now based on the NSW South Coast, the members of the Avant Raag Trio channel their shared decades of composition and touring into a deeply collaborative space. Their live concerts are designed to be both intimate and expansive, seamlessly balancing groove with atmosphere and tradition with cutting-edge experimentation. Avant Raag Trio delivers a captivating, world-class musical conversation that is entirely crafted live in the moment.
