Tinkler, one of the world’s leading improvising musicians, now resides on a remote Tasmanian Island where he continues to develop his unique approach to the trumpet as well as to explore and develop the intricacies of improvisation. Well-known for his many brilliant incarnations as an ensemble player, solo and recording artist, one of his current projects includes North of North with violinist Erkki Veltheim and pianist Anthony Pateras. His extensive body of work spans 30+ years as a musician and composer with over 30+ recordings released including ARIA-award-winning albums, The Future in Today and Mark Simmond’s FIRE. Scott has received prestigious awards such as the Australia Council Fellowship and Melbourne Music Prize, and has performed in countries such as China, Egypt, America, Vietnam, France, India, Germany, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Norway and Tanzania.

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