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MJC Presents: Jex Saarelaht Quartet feat. Grant, Anning, and McLean

Stalwart of the Melbourne musical landscape, pianist/composer Jex Saarelaht continues to present his own distinctive compositions, along with less-travelled pieces by jazz composers including Geri Allen and Andrew Hill, joined...

Tickets available at the door $20.00 – $30.00

Andrea Keller Curates: Composers’ Circle

Niran Dasika (trumpet), Flora Carbo (saxophone), Callum Mintzis (trombone), Andrea Keller (piano), Theo Carbo (guitar), Kyrie Anderson (drums) & Helen Svoboda (double bass) The Composers’ Circle brings together leading Melbourne-based...

Tickets available at the door $20.00 – $30.00

The Mouth with special guest Brett Williams

Master percussionist Ray Pereira and Saxophone virtuoso Julien Wilson formed THE MOUTH to explore new original music influenced by the rhythms of Cuba, West Africa and Sri Lanka. The compositions...

Tickets available at the door $20.00 – $30.00

Luke Howard Trio

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...

Tickets available at the door $20.00 – $30.00

Holly Moore Quartet

Holly Moore brings together her new quartet, featuring Australian Art Orchestra Artistic Director Aaron Choulai (piano) as well as Melbourne rhythm section stalwarts Robbie Finch (bass) and Luke Andresen (drums)....

Tickets available at the door $20.00 – $30.00

The Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra with special guest Julie O;hara

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...

Tickets available at the door $30.00 – $40.00

Sarah McKenzie (USA/UK/AUS)

Sarah McKenzie is an Australian jazz pianist, composer, vocalist, and bandleader whose breezy technical style, songwriting acumen, and pronounced lyrical sense of swing have drawn comparisons to Blossom Dearie and...

Tickets available at the door $45.00

Transients: Magnusson/Talia/Keller

Inspired by Allan Browne’s musical philosophy and collaborative spirit, Transients are a series of evolving trios devised by Andrea in 2016. The project has released multiple albums, including Transients Volume...

Tickets available at the door $20.00 – $30.00

Jazzlab Orcheztra

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...

Tickets available at the door $20.00 – $30.00

Spirograph Studies

Cinematic and dream-like, Spirograph Studies sculpt live soundtracks, creating different moods and soundscapes. They use influences from post-rock and minimalism to create their post-jazz, genre-bending sound. They introduce themes which...

Tickets available at the door $20.00 – $30.00

Panorama Brasil: Hermeto & Airto – Quarteto Novo and Beyond

Panorama Brasil explore the music of two Brazilian jazz giants – Hermeto Pascoal and Airto Moreira – led by guest musical director, Yael Zamir (flute). From their early days together...

Tickets available at the door $20.00 – $30.00