Eishan Ensemble

Eishan Ensemble, led by renowned Persian-Australian tar virtuoso and composer Hamed Sadeghi, is an ARIA-nominated group that fuses the contemporary and classical music traditions of both East and West. Blurring the lines between Persian chamber jazz and Middle Eastern jazz fusion, Eishan Ensemble’s sound defies easy categorization.

The ensemble's core lineup features world-class musicians, including Michael Avgenicos on saxophone, Adem Yilmaz on percussion, and Maximillian Alduca on double bass, with Sadeghi providing the group’s distinct Persian spirit on the tar. Their performances are often enhanced by guest artists, such as vocalist Sonya Holowell, accordionist Marcello Maio, drummer Alex Inman-Hislop and oud player Adnan Barake, bringing new sonic capabilities to the music.

Praised by the Sydney Morning Herald for their “astonishing power and convulsive impact,” Eishan Ensemble has earned critical acclaim for their compelling performances and innovative recordings. Since their formation in 2016, the Sydney-based ensemble has toured extensively across Australia and internationally, gracing prestigious stages such as the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Recital Hall, Sydney Powerhouse Museum, and global festivals like Festibalmes (Spain), London Jazz Festival, WOMAD, Yilan Arts Festival (Taiwan), Plucked Music Festival (Philippines), Auckland Arts Festival, and the Rome Jazz Festival.