Gary Daley's Round the Sun // Noah Mejia's Abacá

“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.

17th August 2026 - Gary Daley’s Round the Sun // Noah Mejia’s Abacá

Gary Daley’s Round the Sun

Gary Daley - piano, accordion & composition
Hilary Geddes - guitar
Jacques Emery - double bass
Nic Cecire - drums

Gary Daley presents music drawn primarily from his acclaimed large work, Round the Sun which documents a journey through serious mental and physical illness. The work is ultimately a positive affirmation of the miracle of our day to day lives. Featuring music which draws on jazz, improvisation and classical influences and explores the interface between our bodies, minds and the world we inhabit.

Gary Daley, who is a highly respected performer & composer, has assembled several of Australia’s preeminent young improvisors to perform his renowned music.

Noah Mejia’s Abacá

Noah Mejia - Saxophone
Aurelia Flores - Saxophone
Leah Reinhardt - Vocals
Samantha Baxendale - Vocals
Oscar Lubbock - Piano
Ruby Firmstone - Guitar
Henry Hall - Bass
Tom Vogel - Drums

Abacá is a durable leaf fibre that is often woven into materials such as fabrics and twine, used for several purposes including clothing, carpets and rope. In its raw and natural state it is coarse and stiff, yet in finer strands can be soft to the touch. Abacá symbolises the resilience, versatility and interconnectedness of humanity.

This project is a compilation of various original works that aim to explore the emotional gravity of human connection. Derived from various personal experiences, the composer Noah Mejia seeks to unveil parts of his human voice and identity. Just as abacá is woven, the project interweaves the simplicity of songwriting and arranging and the spontaneity of group improvisation, in order to cultivate a personal voice underpinned by honesty, sincerity and vulnerability. The project attempts to traverse a variety of acoustic textures and soundscapes, through a conscientious blend of inspiration from various contemporary jazz, folk and indie artists.

Doors 7:30pm

Show 8:00pm

Tickets: $15 Student / $25 General Admission

BYO drinks