Elixir is an Australian jazz trio formed in Brisbane in 1997 by Katie Noonan and Nick Stewart from ARIA award-winning, double-platinum selling band george and River Petein. Isaac Hurren joined the group prior to the release of their debut album. Since then Petein and Stewart have left while Stephen Magnusson joined the group on jazz guitar in 2005.
Elixir | |
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| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | jazz music |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels |
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| Members | Katie Noonan Isaac Hurren Stephen Magnusson Michael Leunig |
| Past members | River Petein, Nick Stewart |
To date, they have released two studio albums and have won an ARIA Award. "We’re about freedom and spontaneity, particularly in a live set," explains Noonan.[1]
Studio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS | ||
| Elixir |
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24[2] |
| First Seed Ripening |
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64 [3] |
| Gratitude and Grief (featuring Katie Noonan) |
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| A Small Shy Truth (featuring Katie Noonan, Zac Hurren & Ben Hauptmann) |
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Awards and nominations
editAIR Awards
editThe Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | First Seed Ripening | Best Independent Jazz Album | Nominated | [6][7] |
| 2024 | A Small Shy Truth | Best Independent Jazz Album or EP | Won | [8] |
ARIA Music Awards
editThe ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.[9]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | First Seed Ripening | Best Jazz Album | Won | [10] |
| 2018 | Gratitude and Grief | Best Jazz Album | Nominated | [10] |
| 2024 | A Small Shy Truth | Best Jazz Album | Nominated | [11] |
References
edit- ^ "Elixir feat. Katie Noonan". www.abcmusic.com.a. Archived from the original on 9 May 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ "WEEK COMMENCING: 26th May 2003 Issue No: 692" (PDF). webarchive.nla.gov.au. 26 May 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 July 2003. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ "The ARIA Report Week Commencing ~ 15 August 2011 ~ Issue #1120" (PDF). webarchive.nla.gov.au. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ "Gratitde and Grief". iTunes Australia. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ^ "Elixir, featuring Zac Hurren, Katie Noonan and Ben Hauptmann - A Small Shy Truth". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced". tonedeaf. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Awards - Best Jazz album". www.ariaawards.com.au. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ a b ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards Best Jazz Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Awards 2024 nominations — everything you need to know". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.