Elixir
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genresjazz music
Years active1997 (1997)–present
Labels
MembersKatie Noonan
Isaac Hurren
Stephen Magnusson
Michael Leunig
Past membersRiver Petein, Nick Stewart

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.

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

Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
Elixir 24[2]
First Seed Ripening
  • Released: 5 August 2011
  • Label: ABC Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 64 [3]
Gratitude and Grief (featuring Katie Noonan)
  • Released: 31 August 2018[4]
  • Label: Kin Music
  • Format: CD, digital download

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The 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
AIR Awards of 2011[5][6] First Seed Ripening Best Independent Jazz Album Nominated

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.[7]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2011 First Seed Ripening Best Jazz Album Won [8]
2018 Gratitude and Grief Best Jazz Album Nominated [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Elixir feat. Katie Noonan". www.abcmusic.com.a. Archived from the original on 9 May 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Gratitde and Grief". iTunes Australia. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  5. ↑ "Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced". tonedeaf. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  6. ↑ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "ARIA Awards - Best Jazz album". www.ariaawards.com.au. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  8. 1 2 ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards Best Jazz Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 26 June 2022.
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