Melbourne Jazz Co-Op

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

After years of performing as a sideman for a wide range of artists, bassist/composer Josh Manu will be presenting his debut as bandleader. His collection of songs are an exploration...

Patrick Britton, pianist and arranger living in the Netherlands, is returning to his home city of Melbourne to perform and catch up with the scene after beginning his masters degree...

Tripudiis Sonis Variis (A Jubilation of Sounds) explores the myriad ways in which the rich legacy of Baroque music resonates in the present, not as a static relic, but as...

Although these musicians have known each other for many years, they are coming together as a quartet for the first time to perform music shaped by their relation, environment and...