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The Melbourne Youth Orchestras proudly present Melbourne Youth Big Band and Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestra for second concert in 2026. Led by the incredible Peter Foley, students have extended their knowledge and performance skills of jazz and improvisation, and are excited to share their love for music with friends and family. Come along to support the next generation...
Australian Music Prize-nominated composer Luke Howard has been described as “absolutely heavenly” (Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC Radio 6) and his music as “an ambient masterclass” (Musos’ Guide), but no words can fully capture the potency of Howard’s enthralling compositions. A pianist since childhood, Howard has scored films and performed with artists as diverse as Lior...
John Harkins is a distinguished American jazz pianist known for his mastery of the bop tradition and energetic swing. A product of the Chicago/Detroit school, he studied classical piano at Manhattan School of Music and performed with jazz greats like Eric Alexander, Scott Hamilton and Warren Vaché. He has become a key figure in Australian...
Sydney vocalist-songwriter Tilly Street returns to JazzLab to celebrate the release of her debut album. All At Sea is a contemporary blend of original compositions and jazz standards, navigating the unpredictable waves of life. With a gift for connection and a sound that draws you in, Street collaborates with some of the country’s leading improvisers. Shaped...
Shapeshifting and soulful instrumental jazz returns with the Nadav Rayman Trio, celebrating the launch of their second album, Sequence — the next instalment in their evolving sound. Following the success of their debut with Second Sight, the trio – Nadav Rayman (piano), Matthew Coleman (bass) and Michael Evans-Barker (drums) – continues to explore the dynamic intersection of contemporary soul jazz and...
Pianist and composer James O’Brien returns to the MJC with his quintet to perform a compelling program of original music. A graduate of the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) who relocated to Melbourne in 2023, James is a standout voice among a new generation of Australian jazz artists. Known for his creative,...
Ross McHenry (bass), Kyrie Anderson (drums) & Niran Dasika (trumpets) Performing music written by each musician, re-shaped by listening, presence and collective attention.
Melbourne’s own JazzLab Orchestra presses reset on the big band tradition, creating visionary, original, genre-bending jazz music with a strong focus on diversity and inclusivity. Led by composer-arrangers Cheryl Durongpisitkul and Madison James Smith, the orchestra celebrates Melbourne’s next generation of instrumentalists. The ensemble continues the legacy of the Bennetts Lane Big Band through its monthly residency,...
Catron Trio is the project of Leo Laddin-Catron, Charlie Smith and Max Ingles, playing and creating music that resonates with each member. The trio aims to create a rich sound leaning into modern jazz with the bones of traditional jazz, focusing on dynamics and tension through their music. The night will have specific features of...
Alcides Neto (seven-piece band) is heading to The Jazzlab to launch his debut album Amú on August 27, with support from Italo-Colombian duo Transatlantico. Alcides is a Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Naarm/Melbourne. Drawing inspiration from the folk traditions of his homeland, he offers a fresh perspective on Brazilian music by blending traditional rhythms with contemporary...
Formed around the turn of the century by double bassist Steve Purcell as a Count Basie-style dance band, The Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra has evolved over more than 15 years into a unique Melbourne musical institution, boasting an enormous repertoire of original charts and strong ties throughout Melbourne’s musical community. The Pearly Shells blend their own arrangements...
Harry James Angus continues his legendary Monthly residency, featuring an ever-changing lineup of musicians, genres, and moods. This cult event is always a highlight in the calendar — book early!
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