He is known for his work as an improviser and has worked with the Australian Art Orchestra,[1] and Elixir and Katie Noonan, Charlie Haden, Meshell Ndegeocello, Ricki Lee Jones, Sinéad O'Connor, John Cale, Gurrumul Yunupingu, Paul Grabowsky, Vince Jones, Christine Sullivan, Megan Washington, Paul Kelly, Mike Nock, Barney McAll, Enrico Rava and Arthur Blythe among others.
"[6] In the mid 1990s, Magnusson travelled to Europe, performing and collaborating with musicians in Switzerland, Germany, Bulgaria and the Netherlands.
[2] After performing with drummer Sergio Beresovsky and trumpeter Eugene Ball, the trio released the album, Healing Songs in February 2002.
In October, Magnusson brought SNAG to Australia for an East Coast tour and again appeared at the Wangarratta Jazz Festival.
[7] In 2002, Magnusson spent time in the Northern Territory playing music in Aboriginal communities with old friend and collaborator Stephen Teakle.
[citation needed] Upon returning to Melbourne, Magnusson embarked on a recording that would incorporate these influences compositionally and sonically.
Listening to this album is like having Magnusson in your lounge room to play an intimate, unique solo concert on acoustic guitar.
[29] The Melbourne Prize Trust grants awards on a rolling three-year basis for Urban Sculpture, Literature and Music and commenced in 2005.