Standing Circle – Standing Circle

Standing Circle - Standing Circle is the self-titled debut from the Melbourne ensemble led by guitarist, kraartar player and vocalist Larry Crestani. Recorded live at The Grove in Melbourne, the album captures the group in an organic setting where the compositions can breathe and shift from performance to performance.

Across eight tracks, Standing Circle move through spiritual jazz, jazz-funk and deep groove with pronounced Afro-influenced rhythmic undertones. Congas, percussion and bass lock into layered patterns while the ensemble moves between spacious, meditative passages and more driving, urban energy.

Preceded by the singles Liftoff, Chant for Now and The Run Up, the album presents a flexible, live-feeling approach to contemporary jazz. It is a strong choice for listeners drawn to spiritual jazz, percussion-heavy fusion and groove-led modern improvisation.