Idea of North - “Armando’s Rhumba“

Idea of North perform Chick Corea’s “ Armando’s Rhumba “ at The Australian Institute of Music. The Idea of North defy categorisation. As a quartet of musicians, their voices are their instruments: soprano, alto, tenor and bass, with a bit of vocal percussion thrown in. Their sound and style is distinct, yet they cross many musical genres: jazz, pop, folk, gospel, even comedy. Their arrangements are extraordinary. They take songs you know and songs you don’t and create songs you’ll love. But it’s not just about the music. Their live performances are dynamic and engaging. They have an ability to connect with their audience through not only their passion for music, but also their relaxed presentation and their endearing sense of humour. After just one performance, you walk away feeling like you’ve known them for years. What started out as four students from the Canberra School of Music at the Australian National Univ