Zodiac Bio
Zodiac is an instrumental four-piece band formed from Sydney’s vibrant music scene, creating a sound rich in passion and storytelling, deeply inspired by the members’ Asian-Australian heritage.
The group operates as a truly collaborative unit, with all musicians contributing to the composition process. This results in a truly eclectic sound that is deeply rooted in the tradition jazz yet pulls from wide range of genres such as gospel, film score, rock and improvised music. Their music can be described as cinematic, playful and sentimental, drawing inspiration from versatile artists such as Kamasi Washington, Brian Blade Fellowship and Linda May Han Oh.
Comprised of some of Australia’s most exciting young musicians, Zodiac has quickly emerged as a prominent force in the country’s original jazz scene, earning several major accolades in recent years. In 2022, they were awarded the ABC Jazz Composer Commission, leading to the recording of their debut album, The Wild Wild East. Released in April 2024, the album received widespread public and critical acclaim from outlets such as The Australian and Fine Music.
In 2023, Zodiac was appointed 2MBS Fine Music Jazz Artist in Residence, a milestone that helped broaden their profile and connect with a more diverse audience. The success of their debut album led to numerous performance opportunities, including shows at The Music Lounge (Wollongong), JazzLab (Melbourne), and a special appearance at the Chinese Garden of Friendship for Chinese New Year 2025.
In January 2025, the band completed its first international tour across Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Japan, where they collaborated with renowned artists in each country. The tour was a major highlight for the group, with sold-out performances in all locations—places that hold deep cultural significance for the members.
Zodiac’s second album, From, is set for release in June 2025, which they will tour nationally, alongside a professionally produced short documentary directed by renowned artists and creators Chris and Andy Yee, capturing the creative journey behind the new record.
Zodiac unveils heartfelt new album from - Exciting contemporary jazz collective Zodiac return with a deeply personal and moving record, with their sophomore album From set to release on Friday, June 27th.
Featuring a powerful lineup of some of Sydney’s most creatively ambitious musicians, Jordan Chung (piano), Hinano Fujisaki (tenor saxophone), Sabine Tapia (double bass) and Manson Luk (drums), the group has quickly emerged as uniquely original voice in the Australian jazz scene with their music filled rich with passion and storytelling, inspired by their Asian-Australian experiences.
Story behind From
At the heart of Zodiac’s new album From lies a question second-generation immigrants know all too well: “Where are you from?”. It’s a question that can’t be answered with a single place or label, and one that has shaped the emotional and musical landscape of this work.
From is a reflection on identity, belonging, and dual heritage. For the members of Zodiac, growing up in Australia while being deeply connected to their Asian cultural roots has created a rich and sometimes complex sense of self. Rather than viewing this duality as a tension, the band celebrates it. Honouring both the places of their cultural heritage and the land they were born into and continue to grow within. The result is a proud statement of multicultural identity, told through music that is as nuanced and layered as their lived experiences.
The group’s collaborative nature with all members contributing compositions, results in a truly eclectic album that is deeply rooted in the realm of contemporary jazz yet pulls from wide range of genres such as gospel, film score, rock and improvised music. The music of From can be described as cinematic, playful and sentimental, drawing inspiration from versatile artists such as Kamasi Washington, Brian Blade Fellowship and Linda May Han Oh.
In collaboration with renowned Asian-Australian creators Chris and Andrew Yee, Zodiac are producing a professionally made short documentary that captures their story and the journey behind this album. It will be screened at their Sydney album launch on July 19th.
This recording has been proudly funded by the NSW Government through Sound NSW
The album’s single Homecoming, will be released Friday, May 30th
Release Schedule
Single: 30th May ‘Homecoming’
Full Album: 27th June ‘From’
Tour Dates
Saturday, July 19 – St Stephen’s Uniting Church, Sydney (w/ short documentary premiere)
Friday, September 5 – Bellingen Memorial Hall
Saturday, September 6 – Wauchope Community Arts Hall
Monday, September 22 – Church St Studios, Sydney
Saturday, October 4 – Jazz Music Institute, Brisbane
Saturday, October 11 – The JazzLab, Melbourne
