by Cheryl Durongpisitkul
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Cheryl Durongpisitkul the Australian award-winning saxophonist, composer and performer announces her new album, I Still Miss You, via New Amsterdam Records. Produced by William Brittelle and Michael Hammond of Figure 8 Recording Studios, the album features six original compositions by Durongpisitkul performed by a 12-piece ensemble.
I Still Miss You is a highly personal and cathartic exploration of trauma, loss and grief. Says Durongpisitku: “The album draws on my lived experiences in a family shaken by my mother’s diagnosis of ovarian cancer and her battle with bipolar disorder. My mother suffered through these illnesses while raising four young children. We lost her to suicide when I was 18. Three years later, and a week into my first big overseas trip, I received a one-line email from my father saying: ‘Yes, I have Bowel Cancer.’ He died a week after my 24th birthday. It was on that overseas trip, 15 years ago, that I first had the idea to represent these experiences through music.”
On I Still Miss You, Durongpisitkul reminds the listener that “Grief can be an incredibly isolating experience. I want listeners to come away feeling connected.”
credits
released October 23, 2026
Merinda Dias-Jayasinha – Vocals
Emily Bennett – Vocals
Xani Kolac – Violin
Anita Quayle – Cello
Amy Sunyoung Lee – Cello (tracks 1, 2 and 3)
Cheryl Durongpisitkul – Alto saxophone, flute (track 3) and vocals (tracks 2 and 5)
Andrew Saragossi – Soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone and clarinet
Reuben Lewis – Trumpet
Josh Bennier – Trombone
Marcos Villalta – Guitar
Nathan Liow – Piano
Stephen Hornby – Bass
Naomi Tan – Drums
Special guests:
William Brittelle – Synths
Shahzad Ismaily – Mayan death whistles and synth (track 5)
Michael Hammond – Guitar (track 5)
Invenio (track 4) featuring:
Merinda Dias-Jayasinha
Gian Slater
Louisa Rankin
Clyde Saniga
Edward Fairlie
Rory Newman
Produced by William Brittelle
Recorded and edited on Wurundjeri Land by Rohan Sforcina at Box Hill Institute
Mixing and sound design by Michael Hammond
Mastering by Zach Hanson
Album artwork by Marcos Villalta, photographed by Makiko Ryujin
Graphic design by Yuan Jiawang
Cheryl Durongpisitkul photographed by Nick Mckk
Thanks to:
The MIJF, Fourwinds, Creative Victoria and Creative Australia – this album would not have been possible without your support. Greta, Kirsty and Matt – thank you for your well-written words and proofing. Kate for your kindness and invaluable mentorship through the composition of this work. Peter and Christine – my creative practice would cease to exist without your help. Claudette, you have held my hand with patience for over a decade. Bill – thank you for believing in this project. Rohan, Michael and the band, who have put in so much care and many hours to allow this work to live. Billy and Stephen, who have supported, proofed, cooked, and soothed through it all. My family, my everything. You have experienced it all with me and encouraged me in pursuing this project. My parents. You made me who I am today. I will miss you forever.
This album is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
