Hands On
1998 the album Hands On was released with the assistance of the Australia Council to release a body of work consisting of Original material from musician Sue Bluck.
A musical canvas of gentle sounds and colours the album features some fine playing and singing from Sue and some of her collegues and friends. Highlighting the close rapport she had developed with bassist Anita Hustas and percussionist Gary Ridge. The guests include Guitarist John Meyer, Saxophonist Andrew Oh, Drummer Chris Tarr.
The music is honest and smooth sounding. Sue’s composition “Song for the Newborn” is dedicated to the birth of a son that year - celebrating his new life – “ a beautiful lullaby.” The repertoire varies from Brazilian influenced instrumentals and vocals to meditative
Piano/Bass improvisations, through to vocal love ballads.