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Transients: Wilson/Anning/Keller
Transients: Wilson/Anning/Keller
Julien Wilson (saxophone), Andrea Keller (piano) & Sam Anning (double bass)
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JazzLab Orchestra
JazzLab Orchestra
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...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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The Divide – Magnusson/Ferella/ Barbaro
The Divide – Magnusson/Ferella/ Barbaro
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...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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Barney McAll: Unforeseen
Barney McAll: Unforeseen
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...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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The Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra with Michelle Nicolle
The Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra with Michelle Nicolle
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...
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$35.00 – $40.00
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SPEEDBALL
SPEEDBALL
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....
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$35.00 – $40.00
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TONY GOULD’S 85th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
TONY GOULD’S 85th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
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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$20.00 – $30.00
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CARL DEWHURST TRIO (Sydney) – Debut
CARL DEWHURST TRIO (Sydney) – Debut
Presented by the Melbourne Jazz Co-operative, with funding assistance from Creative Australia and Music Australia Carl Dewhurst has spent years honing his craft as a creative musician and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading jazz and improvising guitarists. He currently co- leads Showa 44 with drummer Simon Barker and has previously co-led ensembles...
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$20.00 – $30.00
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Transients: Davis/Carbo/Keller
Transients: Davis/Carbo/Keller
Angela Davis (saxophone), Theo Carbo (guitar) & Andrea Keller (piano)
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$25.00 – $30.00
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The Lab Jams
The Lab Jams
Designed to bring jazz musicians of all types into Australia’s best jazz club every month for a night of music, fun, and community, The Lab Jams are a new initiative hosted by The JazzLab on the first Tuesday of every month. The night will begin with a set by the house band, led by pianist...
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$10.00 – $15.00
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Callum Allardice Quartet – ‘Elementa’ Album Release
Callum Allardice Quartet – ‘Elementa’ Album Release
Acclaimed guitarist and composer Callum Allardice embarks on Australian tour to present exciting new album. Callum has earned recognition as a three-time winner of the APRA Composition Competition and as the recipient of the Recorded Music NZ Best Jazz Music Artist award with his band The Jac. His unique voice continues to captivate audiences both...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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John Scurry’s Reverse Swing
John Scurry’s Reverse Swing
Reverse Swing return to The JazzLab to celebrate the release of their third album, "Aerogramme" on Thursday 6 February with all new compositions by John Scurry, and Eugene Ball. Released on Julien Wilson's Lionsharecords and online through Bandcamp, the new works, to quote a recent online review by New York's Michael Steinman on Michael Steinman...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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Hinterlandt
Hinterlandt
Sydney-based quartet Hinterlandt strikes a balance between beautiful melodies and intricate compositions. Their delicate instrumentation and mezzo-soprano vocals create an intimate atmosphere that blends the feel of a chamber concert with the vibe of an underground jazz club. Their latest album, ‘Delightful Days,’ is the most accessible to date, with nine original pieces forming a...
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$35.00 – $40.00
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Carl Pannuzzo and The Indulgence
Carl Pannuzzo and The Indulgence
Carl Pannuzzo and The Indulgence return to the Jazzlab after a rave reception last year, bringing their unique brand of entirely improvised co-created listening-and-response music couched not in traditional free jazz styles but in more contemporary, ambient and groove-based taste. These four sensitive and quietly bold master-craftspeople have a rapport and trust that takes audiences...
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$35.00 – $40.00
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STEPHEN MAGNUSSON’S STOZ
STEPHEN MAGNUSSON’S STOZ
Presented by the Melbourne Jazz Co-operative, with funding assistance from Creative Australia and Music Australia Guitarist/composer Stephen Magnusson is one of the most versatile and distinctive musicians in Australia. He will be performing with his STOZ trio, featuring bassist Sam Anning, and longtime collaborator, the highly respected drummer, Dave Beck. After spending much of the...
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$20.00 – $30.00
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Mia Barham Quintet
Mia Barham Quintet
Mia Barham - Alto Saxophone and Flute Dean Kalaitzidis - Tenor Saxophone Pat Jaffe - Piano Claire Abougelis - Bass Quinn Knight - Drums With special guest Dan Waddingham on guitar... Band Bio Featuring some of Melbourne’s most dynamic and innovative young musicians, the Mia Barham Quintet delivers a captivating blend of original compositions marked...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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Brazilian Jazz Double Bill – Panorama Brasil and Sophie Marcheff
Brazilian Jazz Double Bill – Panorama Brasil and Sophie Marcheff
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 in Sambrasa Trio and the legendary Quarteto Novo, Hermeto Pascoal and Airto Moreira have been at the forefront of Brazilian jazz and improvised music. Panorama...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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John Henderson
John Henderson
John Henderson is a collaboration between On-Ly (Joshua ‘John’ Smeltink) & Horatio Luna (Henry ‘Henderson’ Hicks) featuring the vast repertoire of jazz and the aesthetics of the trio. The pair met through a mutual admiration for jazz and house; this project drawing on influences from Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, John Coltrane & Miles...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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Barney McAll
Barney McAll
Barney McAll, the ARIA-winning, Grammy-nominated pianist and composer, is a singular force in contemporary jazz. His music, marked by its fearless originality and deep emotional range, has placed him among the most vital voices in the genre today. With over 100 album credits and 28 solo releases, McAll’s career includes collaborations with luminaries like Dewey...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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Thndo presents Lessons in Love: A Valentine’s Affair
Thndo presents Lessons in Love: A Valentine’s Affair
Thndo plays a colourful repertoire from her new album Lessons in love as well as some classic love songs. Accompanied by a full band and surprise special guests, this will be a sensual night to remember. Tonight we are offering a special lovers deal, two tickets for $50
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$30.00 – $50.00
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Xani “Live” Album Launch
Xani “Live” Album Launch
Recorded over three nights in July 2024, Xani’s new album Xani - Live is a meticulous document of spontaneous creation. Captured at The Jazzlab in Brunswick by engineer Thomas Strode, and mixed/mastered by Isaac Barter, the album draws from a series of high-stakes performances featuring Xani on five-string electric violin, Justin Olsson on drums, and...
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$35.00 – $40.00
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Anton Delecca Quintet
Anton Delecca Quintet
Presented by the Melbourne Jazz Co-operative, with funding assistance from Creative Australia and Music Australia Tenor saxophonist Anton Delecca’s music is soulful and passionate, drawing from a diverse range of influences including folk, gospel, spiritual jazz, 70s acid fusion and music from the current NYC jazz scene. The rhythm section features three of Delecca’s long...
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$20.00 – $30.00
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Jack Dobson – Journaling EP Launch
Jack Dobson – Journaling EP Launch
Naarm/Melbourne based bassist and composer Jack Dobson presents his debut EP ‘Journaling’. Recorded in January 2024, Journaling represents a checkpoint in Jack’s creative output, capturing the past five years of his musical explorations and making way for what is to come. Journaling was composed for and recorded by a unique ensemble of piano, bass, drums...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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April Gallo
April Gallo
Melbourne-born neo-soul artist April Gallo brings a soulful, introspective sound that reflects her idols—Amy Winehouse, Cleo Sol, and Lianne La Havas. Since moving to Barcelona in 2023, she has captivated audiences in iconic venues like Casa Astor, The Velvet Room, and Ocaña. Her upcoming album, Rent My Heart For Free, set for release in mid-2025,...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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The Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra
The Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra
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...
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$35.00 – $40.00
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Harry James Angus
Harry James Angus
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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$35.00 – $40.00
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UMAR ZAKARIA QUARTET – Premiere
UMAR ZAKARIA QUARTET – Premiere
Kiwi bassist Umar Zakaria is a recent arrival in the Melbourne jazz scene. A student of legendary jazz bassists Cecil McBee, Lynn Seaton, and Paul Dyne, Umar won the first runner-up prize at the BASS2014 International Jazz Bass Competition and was one of three bassists selected worldwide to participate in the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead...
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$20.00 – $30.00
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Sandy Evans & Kristin Berardi & Jenny Barnes & Andrea Keller
Sandy Evans & Kristin Berardi & Jenny Barnes & Andrea Keller
Sandy Evans (saxophone), Kristin Berardi (voice), Jenny Barnes (voice) & Andrea Keller (piano) In this new collaboration – two of Australia’s finest musicians, Sandy Evans (Sydney) and Andrea Keller (Melbourne) – are joined by exceptional vocalists Kristin Berardi (Switzerland) and Jenny Barnes (Geelong). Andrea and Sandy build on their strong partnership of collaborative duo performances....
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$25.00 – $30.00
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JazzLab Orchestra
JazzLab Orchestra
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...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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Stella Anning single launch – “Fair on Him”
Stella Anning single launch – “Fair on Him”
Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Stella Anning is set to release her powerful new single Fair on Him; a haunting track that tackles themes of accountability and inequity. This latest release provides a first glimpse into Stella’s forthcoming album, Yellow Brick Veneer, set for release later in 2025. With its raw lyrics and emotive arrangement, Fair on Him is...
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$25.00 – $30.00
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Donna Coleman (USA / AUS)
Donna Coleman (USA / AUS)
Imaginary Dances "Goddess of the Piano" Donna Coleman returns to Jazz Lab for the annual birthday / unbirthday show, with music by Kevin March, William Duckworth, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, James P Johnson, and other mavens of the Ragtime and early Jazz Era—before and beyond. Don't be surprised if a bit of Charles Ives, whose...
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$35.00 – $40.00
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AUDREY POWNE
AUDREY POWNE
Melbourne born/UK based Trumpeter, Vocalist and composer Audrey Powne returns to the JazzLab for a special one off show. Audrey’s ARIA and Australian Music Prize nominated debut album “From the Fire” has received wide spread critical acclaim and seen her notoriety rise in Australia and internationally. As well as her solo work, Powne has had...
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$35.00 – $40.00