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We're back this year with another round of MIJF’s iconic Late Night Jams. Every night of the festival we shake loose and get down after hours, with spontaneous, all-improvised and unrepeatable festival-only sessions led by local legends The Rookies. Consistently a highlight of the festival, these jam sessions celebrate everything we love about jazz—with Melbourne’s...
Sam Anning (Bass), Kyrie Anderson (drums) & Andrea Keller (piano) 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 1 & 2 (winning the Music Victoria Award for Best Jazz Album in 2019), and...
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...
Jazz boasts some very special saxophone and guitar collaborations. Think Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane, Pat Metheny & Ornette Coleman, Mike Stern & Michael Brecker, Kurt Rosenwinkel & Mark Turner. At this Jazzlab gig, Andy Sugg plays the best music to come from these collaborations with an old collaborator of his own, Carl Orr, while...
Led by Tamil Rogeon and Ryan Ritchie, The Raah Project takes new shots at the established ideas of Electronica Hip Hop, Pop, Contemporary, Dance and Soul music featuring a 17 piece jungle orchestra with strings, horns and song. The Raah Project is an original large ensemble, contemporary music project embracing both traditional and new principles...
What could go wrong when you bring together a group of musicians who haven’t played since the glory days of high school big band? The SKOB Big Band return to Jazzlab in 2023 to play the best jazz, funk, rock and Latin big band charts. Since forming in 2020, they are once again ready to...
SHE’S BACK! We are thrilled to announce the return of Fem Belling, making her Jazzlab return after 328 days of touring Australia in the land of Music Theatre (Cruel Intentions) and singing national anthems (Boxing Day Test). Fem will be returning to her roots in jazz music, bringing her a wealth of experience and a...
Melbourne Lawyers' Big Band is back again! Come along for a Sunday afternoon of classic jazz, sweet soul and super funky music.
Woodwind soloist Brennan Hamilton-Smith (clarinet & tenor saxophone) is probably best-known for his work on clarinet with ensembles such as “Reverse Swing”. However, he is equally adept in contemporary idioms, recording all-originals with his group Rhombus on their album, “Enter The Rats Nest”. For this performance he is joined by long-time collaborator Kade Brown (piano),...
Julien Wilson (sax), Stephen Magnusson (guitar) & Andrea Keller (piano) 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 1 & 2 (winning the Music Victoria Award for Best Jazz Album in 2019), and...
Trio Grande (Gilad Hekselman, Will Vinson, Nate Wood) is bigger than the average trio. It might look like there’s no bass player, but in fact there are three: Nate Wood (Wayne Krantz, Kneebody, Tigran Hamasyan) is perhaps the only person in the world able to play at a dazzling level on both drums and bass...
Trio Grande (Gilad Hekselman, Will Vinson, Nate Wood) is bigger than the average trio. It might look like there’s no bass player, but in fact there are three: Nate Wood (Wayne Krantz, Kneebody, Tigran Hamasyan) is perhaps the only person in the world able to play at a dazzling level on both drums and bass...
Is it a bird? is it a plane? No! It’s the MaxMantis Clan! Three Superheroes united under the banner of the praying mantis, continuously defending their wild-west style world against villains such as the Redback Bandits (Black spiders on horseback), or The Moth Hunters (a group of crazed Moths with no loyalties), last but not...
Guitarist and composer Tom Allen-Graham is launching his latest album Between the Moon and Me. The album is a collection of Tom’s latest compositions, written specifically for this band; together with his long time friends and collaborators Stephen Hornby, and Lewis Pierre, they are now joined by Holly Moore. Showcasing the relationship Tom has with...
Camilla Burrows is a 21 year-old emerging Naarm/Melbourne based jazz and folk vocalist. Enchanting and poetic; her repertoire of standards, folk songs and original compositions explores her unique resonance. Her authentic, emotional expression exceeds her years. “A beautiful voice and an even more beautiful person. She's an intuitive singer, she sings with meaning and poise”...
Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Chris McNulty's warm, soulful sound and liquid phrasing melds seamlessly across a wide range of styles and idioms. From Sarah Vaughan to Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald, with a generous tip of the hat to Streisand she also traverses more modern and modal approaches to instrumental material from Freddie Hubbard, McCoy...
Originally hailing from Amsterdam, tenor saxophonist Remco Keijzer has called Melbourne home for many years, but has spent the past year interstate touring with his wife Alinta Chidzey (of Alinta & The Jazz Emperors fame, and currently lead of the musical Moulin Rouge). This concert sees him reuniting with Paris-based expatriate pianist Daniel Gassin who...
Angela Davis (saxophone), Theo Carbo (guitar) & Andrea Keller (piano) 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 1 & 2 (winning the Music Victoria Award for Best Jazz Album in 2019), and...
Melbourne Youth Orchestras has been bringing countless young musicians together for ensemble music-making since 1967. The MYO program includes symphony orchestras, string orchestras and symphonic bands, and now two brand-new jazz orchestras which have been added to the mix in 2023. Under the direction of trombonist and educator Joe O’Callaghan, these sensational bands present a...
With a unique approach to the guitar, Adam Miller's music is groovy and approachable, whilst having a melodic sophistication that only comes from years of cross genre hopping. His inclusion of complex rhythms and dissonant phrases, combined with breath taking melodies create an improvisation filled performance that is beautifully unpredictable. This has seen him share...
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. This quintet features three of Delecca’s long term collaborators Darrin Archer (piano), Danny Fischer (drums), and Tom Lee (bass). Joining them will be...
Brazilian singer Dany Maia presents a special show in tribute to Edu Lobo; singer and composer, icon in the Brazilian Popular Music scene. The concert will showcase the legendary and creative compositions of Edu Lobo from the various phases of the artist. “Ponteio”, “Upa Neguinho”, “Vento Bravo”, and the song that took top honors at...
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 mix their own...
This year has seen drummer and composer Niko Schauble premiering two of his compositions for large ensemble in Australia (with the MJC Orchestra) and in Europe (with Nick Haywood, Andrea Keller performing ‘Clear Waters’ for jazz trio and symphony Orchestra). Always seeking new creative possibilities, Niko has teamed with Carl Pannuzzo (a multi instrumentalist and...
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 1 & 2 (winning the Music Victoria Award for Best Jazz Album in 2019), and Andrea Keller Curates Monday Nights Live at the Jazzlab Volume...
7.30: Theatrical Performance “Orgogliosa di essere Italiana” by Annalisa Insardà 8.30 Light Dinner sponsored by That’s Amore Cheese, Arancini Art, Abruzzo Lab and acqua San Bernardo 9.30 Music performance by Ciccio Nucera quartet ANNALISA INSARDÀ Actress, author, TV presenter. Annalisa trained at the Academy of Dramatic Arts of Calabria, dedicating to classical theater in her...
Jemma Cher, a Melbourne-based vocalist, brings maturity, sophistication and dazzling virtuosity to every performance. At 22 years old she carries many years of stage experience which have shaped the artist she is today. Jemma’s large vocal range, her effortless tone and deep control bring something special to Jazz, Gospel and R&B repertoires. Featuring Simon Starr...
Barney Mcall -piano Carl Mackey -tenor sax Hugh Stuckey - guitar Felix Bloxsom -drums Blakely McClean - bass Playing All New Music Moonlit riddles in the river's quiet flow, Harmony and dissonance, an eternal woe. Pulses of qi, where East and West entwine, In the tea-stained echoes, a secret sign. Through the misty guqin, echoes...
Young trumpeter, composer, producer, electronics and vocalist Felix Meredith takes you on an adventurous, sublime journey. With his disparate band of musicians, having fun, sometimes chaotically deconstructing and reconstructing the groove based music they love. Felix Meredith (trumpet/vocals/electronics), Phil Collings (drums), Michael Tortoni (bass), Billie Rafferty (vocal/effects), Monty Price (guitar)
Olivia C. Dacal (Vocals) and Gabe Coleman (Piano) are two up-and-coming jazz trained musicians who this month have graduated from VCASS. Having studied and performed together for 6 years, their natural chemistry and talent will leave a lasting impression. Already establishing themselves as songwriter/producers in their own right; they who have wowed audiences with their...
BRAZJAZ ENSEMBLE - European Connection 2023 Samba Jazz & MPB - Music from Brazil Our annual concert featuring DANIEL GASSIN (Piano - France), with special guests DANY MAIA (Vocals - Brazil), JORGE ALBUQUERQUE (Bass - Brazil) and ADRIAN SHERRIFF (Trombone & Flute - Australia). These exceptional artists join BRAZJAZ founder and Brazilian born percussionist CARLOS...
The undisputed King and Queen of the Golden Era of Music. Vocalists Leah Guelfi and Justin Everette-Gross will take you through a journey of two giants of the 20th Century. Both following similar pathways throughout their career and coming together to perform duets on several high profile occasions. Frank is quoted as saying “Ella Fitzgerald...
After the recent completion of a another national tour with her quartet, Spirograph Studies, double bassist and composer Tamara Murphy performs with her TMT trio, featuring guitarist Stephen Magnusson and drummer James McLean. They released their self-titled debut CD late last year to critical acclaim. Their repertoire mainly comprises originals, but with some imaginative interpretations...
Angela Davis (saxophone), Max Bruten (guitar), Harry Morrison (bass) & Patrick Danao (drums) 'The future belongs to artists of this calibre.' - All About Jazz 'Davis has a beautifully elegant, honeyed alto tone, reminiscent of Paul Desmond.' - The Australian 'Davis has a gift for ravishingly lyrical melodies, and in this setting she and her...
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...
Named after the feel good Lee Morgan tune, PARTY TIME, come together for one night only to celebrate five of their 30th birthdays. Celebrating the only way they know how, they are playing all the great standards about growing up and staying young. Holly Moore - alto saxophone Niran Dasika - trumpet Matt Hoyne -...
Immerse yourself in an evening of distinctive melodies and rhythms with The Vampires, an instrumental ensemble celebrated for what the Guardian UK calls their “genre-hopping creativity”. Having captivated audiences from the UK to Europe and their native Australia, The Vampires have received critical acclaim, an ARIA nomination, and stand out as the first instrumental act...
The Jazzlab is thrilled to welcome back Rita Satch, alongside an all star line up. Performing original music from her forthcoming album, as well as interpretations from the great American songbook and beyond. This special performance features the incredible talents of Brett Williams (Marcus Miller), Mick Meagher (The Putbacks), Gillan Gregory (Kylie Auldist) & Felix...
SHE’S BACK! We are thrilled to announce the return of Fem Belling, making her Jazzlab return after 328 days of touring Australia in the land of Music Theatre (Cruel Intentions) and singing national anthems (Boxing Day Test). Fem will be returning to her roots in jazz music, bringing her a wealth of experience and a...
After their debut album's success, Aura reunites to launch their new release 'Same Sky.' This quartet, famed for their chord-less style and melodic skill, presents fresh compositions inspired by deep friendship and musical synergy. Don't overlook their 2023 show - a rare chance to hear them live. Flora Carbo - Alto Saxophone Audrey Powne -...
