Thank you, Spooey (original composition)
This is an original composition written for our beloved family spoodle, Charlie ("Spooey") when he passed away. This elegy balances grief with the joy of sharing the planet with someone so special. The work is an invitation for you to remember the furry companions that have helped you through your life, on a journey impossible to do alone. Jonathan Skovron accompanies on piano, with Steven Langley on cello.
Jazz Lab
Catch Ellie cutting loose at various Melbourne venues
Szara Fox Duo
In the hills of Melbourne on a winter's night. Szara Fox Duo – El Osborne on Cello Dance with me
Press Club, Canberra
When in her home town of Canberra, El enjoys playing at the prestigious Press Club. Gregory Stott on guitar.
"Claude" (Original composition
Original work, inspired by a sweet but mercurial (sometimes bellicose) shitzu, Claude. Performed with prestigious Canberra musicians, Live Oubergang (guitar), Liesa Keen (piano), Ben Marsdon (trumpet), Nick (drums).
Lothlorian
Led by Nic Morrey, Lothlorian is established and respected folk-electronica band blending classical and world influences in a riotous profusion of openness. This performances fuses Vaughn Williams' Lark Ascending with Irish and South American folk standards.
Recording original composition, "Aiko, Beloved Aiko"
A practice recording at ANU School of Music for upcoming album, showcasing original compositions about canine companions. This is a cello part for original work, "Aiko, Beloved Aiko", inspired by a zany, tremulous, histrionic, loving Audrey Hepburn of a border collie called Aiko, companion to my daughter, Marigold Osborne
Lee Morgan Quintet
Performance at Melbourne Jazz Lab with AMAZING musicians Lee Jones Quintet - Lee Jones (gtr), Adam Rudegaire (pno), James Lockwood (bass), and Edward York (drums). Original composition about border-collie Aiko and her supreme talent as a soccer player.
Molly's Night Club (Canberra), Greg Stott quartet, "Stella"
My prowess in jazz violin does not necessarily translate to web-page expertise, where I am as useful as a chocolate teapot. While the video depicts my legs (seemingly uninvolved in the improvisation process - thankfully!), be assured other of my limbs such as my arms are contributing to this improvised performance of the jazz standard "Stella by Starlight" ;)