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Flora Carbo (saxophone), Theo Carbo (guitar), Isaac Gunnoo (double bass) & Maddison Carter (drums) The Rest is Silence is a cross-genre quartet that dreams big and sounds larger. Bringing together four of Melbourne’s most prodigal young jazz artists, they explore the space between jazz, post-rock, country, electronic and experimental composition and improvisation. Siblings Flora Carbo (alto...
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...
Renowned for her distinctive fusion of jazz with the deep cultural traditions of Central and Eastern Europe, Karolina Beimcik, an award – winning Polish jazz vocalist and violinist, has performed at many festivals in the United States, Mexico, India, Ukraine and Poland. She has participated in various musical projects, including collaborations with Carnegie Hall’s Weill...
A ceaseless chase, the Monkey Sonnet spirals through a labyrinth of unspoken tones—threads of sound coiled loose or tight, seeking the pulse to halt the invisible, yet at times, the notes remain always elsewhere, elusive. We reach, stretch compositions like fabric spun from the fur of unwandering minds, hands tracing nonpatterns over inkless pages; unremembered....
"The real gem is Hetty's voice, stunningly evocative and tinged with an infinite sadness." John Freeman (UK) 2011 As the door closed on the 1970s, British New Wave emerged, a vibrant fusion of punk's raw defiance and pop's melodious allure. This era, illuminated by the neon glow of synthesizers, mirrored the vivid hues and bold...
"The real gem is Hetty's voice, stunningly evocative and tinged with an infinite sadness." John Freeman (UK) 2011 As the door closed on the 1970s, British New Wave emerged, a vibrant fusion of punk's raw defiance and pop's melodious allure. This era, illuminated by the neon glow of synthesizers, mirrored the vivid hues and bold...
The Melbourne Performing Arts Academy is delighted to invite you to their annual Christmas Extravaganza on the 1 of December 2024 at 3pm Students will have the incredible opportunity to perform in this well renowned venue on the Yamaha C7 Grand Piano! We look forward to welcoming you on this incredible day and celebrating the joy...
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 context. We hope you can find your way to attend and thus contribute to an energetic celebration of gathering for the joy of creativity (and...
Stephen Magnusson (guitar), Sam Anning (bass), Dave Beck (drum set) & Andrea Keller (piano)
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...
Phil’s presence in the Australian Music Industry has led him to perform with many renowned local and international artists, too numerous to mention. He has worked as a pianist, composer and producer and has penned hits for Australian Idols and icons alike. From composing music for the Sydney Olympics, The World Youth Day, Television themes...
A ceaseless chase, the Monkey Sonnet spirals through a labyrinth of unspoken tones—threads of sound coiled loose or tight, seeking the pulse to halt the invisible, yet at times, the notes remain always elsewhere, elusive. We reach, stretch compositions like fabric spun from the fur of unwandering minds, hands tracing nonpatterns over inkless pages; unremembered....
Welcome to the Midnight Show The always unpredictable Harry James Angus returns with a program drawing inspiration from gospel classics, blues, and early rock n roll - a dreamscape of country dances, bakelite radio, the endless white line of the highway at night, and the great starry sky over the fields. NOTE - THIS SHOW...
SHE’S BACK! After 328 days of touring Australia in the land of Music Theatre (Cruel Intentions) and singing national anthems (Boxing Day Test), Fem is back on the Jazzlab stage. Fem will be returning to her roots in jazz music, bringing her a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on the genre. Fem is...
Co-presented with major sponsor the University of Melbourne - MCM/VCA Gender Defying Jazz (GDJ) is a program run by Andrea Keller, Head of Jazz & Improvisation at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne. The program serves to create a safe learning environment and community for female identifying, and gender-diverse musicians interested in exploring...
Co-presented with the Melbourne Jazz Co-Op Abi Lee Trio Abi Lee – piano Jack Smythe – double bass Alex Siderov – drums Abi Lee is a Naarm/Melbourne-based pianist, composer, and improviser. Abi tells intimate stories through real-time improvisation and her compositions in a trio setting. Abi’s belief and love for music is shown in every aspect of her playing and composition...
As part of this program and the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival, this panel will be focussing on the way forward for tertiary education, equity and gender in the jazz sector. The workshop is open to current secondary and tertiary music students and those already working in the jazz sector. Panelists: Jess Green -Sydney Conservatorium...
Strange Attractors: Jess Green (Syd) and Dylan van der Schyff Jess Green - guitar Dylan van der Schyff – drums and percussion Guitarist Jess Green and Drummer Dylan van der Schyff perform spontaneously improvised music, real-time conversations in sound and emotion, evoking free jazz, free improvisation, ambient and drone music, and, occasionally, shades of 90’s...
MWIJF & Monash University Gender diverse leadership workshops An initiate of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance, Monash University, the Gender Diverse Leadership Program in Jazz and Improvisation provides a safe and informal environment for students to make music together, cultivate networks and communities, and address specific challenges that commonly arise in...
Nat Bartsch - piano and composer Piano - Nat Bartsch Voice - Greta Williams Voice - Francesca D'Adhemar Quinlivan Guitar - Austen Reid Uebergang Tenor Sax-- Bernice Ramos Bass - Chezz Cinquegrana Bass -Jemima Smith Drums - Alan Nguyen Nat Bartsch is a twice ARIA-nominated Australian pianist and composer known for her ethereal, meditative, lyrical...
Co-presented with Melbourne Jazz Co-op MWIJF Little Big Band directed by Angela Davis Featuring Tertiary students from Monash University, Box Hill Tafe and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music playing the music of Australian composers as well as classic big band arrangements from the swing era and beyond. Come and hear the talents of tertiary students...
Monash University Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance are passionate supporters of Australian Music, Gender Diversity, and Jazz and Improvisation. We are proud to sponsor the MWIJF, and thrilled to have our students perform, listen and learn through the fantastic artists and events featured within the festival. This concert will feature student ensembles...
Lucy Clifford (Syd) Album Release Show Phil Noy - Tenor Fran Swinn - Guitar Lucy Clifford - Bass Jessie Cox - Drums Bassist Lucy Clifford premiers her debut album ‘Between Spaces Of knowing’ live on Friday December 13th at the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz festival, with an instrumental offering of jazz and improvised music, anchored...
Rose Bray Emerging artist Rosie Bray is a student of Jazz Vocal Performance at Monash University, having transferred from the Australian National University earlier this year. Crossing state lines, Rosie has performed gigs at Smiths Alternative, Canberra and the Brunswick Green, Melbourne. Here, she has engaged in solo and duo acts, making beautiful jazz-infused music...
Co-presented with Melbourne Jazz Co-op Genevieve Kuner Trio Gen Kuner: Alto Saxophone Andrew Saragossi: Soprano and Alto Saxophones Dylan van der Schyff: Drum Kit and Percussion Gen Kuner is a Melbourne/Naarm-based saxophonist, improviser and composer who explores extended techniques and intricate soundscapes. She delves into the art of improvisation, often blending semi-composed pieces with unconventional playing methods. Her creative process...
Angela Davis (saxophone), Julien Wilson (saxophone), Sam Anning (double bass), Dave Beck (drum set) & Andrea Keller (piano)
Remembering Elvin Jone’s Live at the Lighthouse. In 1972 Elvin Jones group, which included David Liebman, Steve Grossman and Gene Perla, played a date at the Lighthouse Café in San Francisco. It was recorded, and released as Live at the Lighthouse. It instantly became a seminal recording in jazz after Coltrane. We are thrilled to...
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 can fully capture the potency of Howard’s enthralling compositions. A pianist since childhood, Howard has scored films and performed with artists as diverse as Lior...
Remembering Elvin Jone’s Live at the Lighthouse. In 1972 Elvin Jones group, which included David Liebman, Steve Grossman and Gene Perla, played a date at the Lighthouse Café in San Francisco. It was recorded, and released as Live at the Lighthouse. It instantly became a seminal recording in jazz after Coltrane. We are thrilled to...
Melbourne based sextet ‘Cannonball’ presents its take on the timeless works of jazz/groove/soul master Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley. Fronted by acclaimed vocalist Chantal Mitvalsky, and featuring some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians, Cannonball will captivate you with its blend of soulful classics, infused with jazz, blues & gospel, and cemented in a deep, infectious groove. The...
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...
Support Act - Cool Out Sun With his shamanic appearance and emblematic headdress, AURUS has established himself as a true musical and visual UFO. "He has absorbed all the sounds of the world, from the New York Bronx to African tribes, through British pop, without forgetting maloya, his roots. He has stored them all in...
Alma Zygier, an emerging Australian singer-songwriter, is set to captivate audiences with her live performance at The JazzLab in Brunswick, the venue where it all began. Commanding the stage with a heady mix of Jazz and Blues, Alma Zygier’s mesmerizing presence brings to this timeless music a truly authentic yet modern grit. Her idiosyncratic vocals...
SHE’S BACK! After 328 days of touring Australia in the land of Music Theatre (Cruel Intentions) and singing national anthems (Boxing Day Test), Fem is back on the Jazzlab stage. Fem will be returning to her roots in jazz music, bringing her a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on the genre. Fem is...
Infusing a blend of neo-soul and alt-jazz influences, Melbourne-born, London-based singer Sunny Reyne’s warm, lush vocals inspire a distinctive and calming energy, emphasising the subtleties and nuances of groove and synth-laden beats. 2023 saw Sunny release her debut album entitled 'I've Been Sleeping Too Long', an alt-jazz and neo-soul record released via London-based label Bridge...