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MJC Presents: KINGSTON/SCHWING/HOUSTON/ROBB (Tasmania) – Debut

Kingston/Schwing/Houston/Robb is a new quartet of Tasmanians led by guitarists Damien Kingston and Julius Schwing, along with Hamish Houston on double bass and Tom Robb on drums. The group primarily explore Damien and Julius’s original compositions, which are vehicles for their uncanny ability to sound like one giant guitar together. The pair make brilliant use...

$20.00 – $30.00

MJC Presents: PUZA/BANKS QUARTET

Tenor saxophonist Julian Banks, renowned for his melodic and versatile playing, will again be collaborating with acclaimed expatriate Turkish jazz guitarist Onur Puza, who is making his triumphant return to Melbourne's vibrant jazz scene. Their co-leadership promises to deliver a fresh and exciting musical journey, with a rich tapestry of original tunes from each of them....

$20.00 – $30.00

MJC Presents: JAMES O’BRIEN QUINTET – Debut

Yet another rising talent from the fertile Perth jazz scene, pianist James O'Brien makes his MJC debut with an all- original program – featuring the premiere performance of his 'Toward Dawn Suite' – delivered by his dynamic new quintet. A graduate from the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), James has performed with...

$20.00 – $30.00

PADDY FITZGERALD TRIO (Switzerland/Melb.) – Album Launch

Paddy Fitzgerald is a bassist and composer currently living in Switzerland, and returning to Melbourne for a special performance with his trio, LPthree, at The Jazzlab. Featuring guitarist Matt Hoyne and drummer Lewis Pierre, LPthree released their debut album last year, showcasing their unique sound and synergy. In Switzerland, Paddy studies with jazz notables such...

$20.00 – $30.00

JAMES BOWERS TRIO & QUARTET

If you’re reading this, it’s likely because you are considering attending a performance by celebrated pianist/keyboard player James Bowers. Celebrated by whom? A great question. Coming up in Melbourne’s vibrant music scene has shaped Bowers’ compositional style, though his influences are wide ranging; from artists such as Brad Mehldau or Aaron Parks right through to...

$20.00 – $30.00

SHERRIFF/EVANS/MCQUEEN-TOKITA/VAIDYNATHAN (India/Australia)

This performance will explore the shades of beauty to be found in between jazz, improvisation, Japanese and Indian musics. All of the musicians are internationally renowned practitioners in their fields. Dr. Suresh Vaidyanathan is one of India’s leading percussionists and has been described as the ‘Pele of percussion’. Adrian Sherriff and Sydney-based Sandy Evans collaborated...

$20.00 – $30.00

MURPHY’S LAW – 20th Anniversary Reunion

Murphy’s Law is the first ensemble led by bassist and composer, Tamara Murphy. It ran from 2003 until 2014, releasing 4 albums. This performance will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of their first release, Telling Tales, reuniting their original line up of Julien Wilson (tenor sax), Jordan Murray (trombone), Nashua Lee (guitar), Tamara Murphy (double bass)...

$20.00 – $30.00

NIRAN DASIKA Presents “HAVOC” & “LITT” – Debut

Trumpeter and composer Niran Dasika is a trumpeter whose work ranges from jazz, free improvisation and electronic music. He’s led a performing career across Australia and Japan where he lived and worked for several years. HAVOC is a new chordless trio playing original music by Niran Dasika, with Sam Anning (double bass) and Kyrie Anderson...

$20.00 – $30.00

ASHES – Album Launch

An exciting emerging talent, trumpeter and band leader Ashley Ballat is releasing ASHES, her band’s debut album. Ashes is a dynamic band which has cultivated a distinct and analogous language over the past few years. This group brings to life sketches of music written by Ballat, whose eclectic musical aesthetic amalgamates music from the incredible Australian...

$20.00 – $30.00

ANGELA DAVIS QUINTET featuring Tony Gould

Alto saxophonist and composer Angela Davis's Quintet features guitarist Stephen Magnusson and esteemed ‘elder’ pianist Tony Gould, with his longtime associates, bassist Ben Robertson and drummer Tony Floyd. The quintet will perform a program of mostly originals, selected from Davis’ four albums, together with some originals by Gould and Magnusson. 'Davis' compositions, melodic and spacious, appeared...

$20.00 – $30.00