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Created in the early 2020s by saxophonist and clarinetist Bastien Weeger and beatboxer and bass clarinet specialist Julien Stella, duo NoSax NoClar quickly made their name inventing a music that is at the same time lyrical, playful and emotionally powerful. They propose a kind of imaginary folklore that is impossible to resist. After Kahmsïn in...
Keyboardist Mary Ancheta is a Canadian / Filipina artist who steps into the spotlight with her genre-bending organic, modern take on jazz and electro-funk. Inspired by the likes of Squarepusher, The Meters, John Scofield, and Prince, Ancheta knows what’s up when it comes to arresting melodies and irresistible grooves with Paul Clark on drums, Dominic Conway...
Gian Slater launches her 9th album release 'Glimmer' out on Biophilia Records. 'Glimmer' is a deeply personal collection of original songs, performed solo on piano and voice. These pieces explore themes of transformation and evolving self-narrative, offering a cathartic reckoning with issues such as stubborn expectations, self-criticism, friendship, family, and—above all—compassion. Known for a diverse back catalogue that spans...
Critically acclaimed Australian-American vocalist and composer Chris McNulty returns to the Jazz Lab with a stellar line up of Miro Lauritz - piano, Ben Robertson - bass, Carl Mackey - alto and Lewis Pierre - drums. McNulty's warm, soulful sound and liquid phrasing melds seamlessly across a wide range of styles and idioms. One of...
Presented by the Melbourne Jazz Co-operative, with funding assistance from Creative Australia and Music Australia. Julien Wilson and the “Stevies” - guitarist Stephen Magnusson, and accordionist Steve Grant – have worked together as the Julien Wilson Trio for almost 20 years, releasing two albums, and touring nationally and internationally (including Europe, South Korea and Indonesia)....
Julien Wilson (saxophone), Andrea Keller (piano) & Sam Anning (double bass)
Melbourne’s own Jazzlab Orchestra presses re-set on the big band tradition: creating visionary, original, genre-bending jazz music with a 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 Orchestra continues the tradition of the Bennetts Lane Big Band with a monthly...
A new trio of longtime Melbourne colleagues just waiting for the right time to strike. In the no longer unusual format of guitar, drums & sax the trio have been developing a group dialogue performing their own compositions and some choice pieces from the outside world. All three members of this trio will be well known to...
Unforeseen is new music by Barney McAll. Inspired by the tale of a King trading his cities for a single jewel, this music reflects the belief that true worth lies in what cannot be seen or easily grasped. Through new sounds profound melodies, we explore the faith it takes to let go, and uncover some...
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 to become a unique Melbourne musical institution with an enormous repertoire of original charts and ties through out Melbourne’s musical universe. The Pearly Shells...
Dynamic long-running Australian jazz group Speedball has thrilled audiences since 2000. Their signature brand of no holds barred, high intensity performances has earned them a reputation as one of the country’s most exciting ensembles. No strangers to international success, members have found themselves enjoying success across the globe with 4/5ths of the group now residing in Melbourne....
This special concert is a celebration of the 85th birthday – and ongoing career - of the highly regarded pianist/composer/educator Dr. Tony Gould. Gould is possibly the most ‘formally’ recognised figure to work in the Australian jazz scene (although he refers to his music as "post-jazz"), with an Australia Council Fellowship, the Don Banks Fellowship...
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