Felix Bornholdt is a New Zealand-born pianist and composer, known for his active involvement in the Australian improvised music scene and as a member (until recently) of the band Lime Cordiale. He has a rich musical background, influenced by a diverse range of genres from ECM and Bach to avant-garde jazz, which he was exposed to during his childhood. Bornholdt’s career highlights include extensive touring across the USA, Europe, and the UK, and the release of his debut solo piano album, Man Overboard, in June 2023. We chatted with Felix just a few days before he announced his (amicable) departure from Lime Cordiale.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  

Felix’s musical upbringing

Mike Nock

Mike Nock – Ondas

Moving to Australia and studying jazz

The Catholics – Indigo

Joining Lime Cordiale

Felix’s touring rig with Lime Cordiale

Felix in action with Lime Cordiale

Felix’s solo piano album – Man Overboard

Felix with Bike Thief

Tag a Keyboard Player: Novak Manojlovic

Desert Island Discs: Mutable Set – Blake Mills, The Koln Concert – Keith Jarrett, The Mysterious Production of Eggs – Andrew Bird, Tribalistas – Tribalistas, A Kind of Blue – Miles Davis

Cover graphic taken by the amazing Vasili Papathanasopoulos via Felix’s Instagram account

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