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Stephen Magnusson (guitar), Dave Beck (drums) & Andrea Keller (piano)
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 Melbourne’s own JazzLab Orchestra presses reset on the big band tradition, creating visionary, original, genre-bending jazz music with a strong 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 ensemble continues the legacy of the Bennetts Lane Big Band through its monthly residency,...
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 John Henderson has rapidly become one of Melbourne’s most arresting contemporary jazz trios. Featuring Henry Hicks (electric bass), Damien Ellis (drums) and Joshua Smeltink (piano), the group has drawn international attention through performances at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and throughout Berlin — forging a sound that collides modern post-bop, open-form composition and explosive ensemble interplay....
$30.00 – $35.00 |
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 For this special performance, Barney McAll reunites with bassist Yunior Terry and drummer Ebs Daramola for an evening of fearless improvisation and spontaneous musical architecture. Together they create music that is playful, profound and utterly unpredictable; where melody, rhythm and imagination remain in constant motion. “Barney is one of my favorite pianists, that’s why he’s...
$30.00 – $35.00 |
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 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 into a unique Melbourne musical institution, boasting an enormous repertoire of original charts and strong ties throughout Melbourne’s musical community. The Pearly Shells blend their own arrangements...
$40.00 – $45.00 |
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 Paris-based Jody Sternberg and David Lewis are back in Australia with another eclectic menu of songs, exploring the rich and enduring dialogue between French chanson and ‘le jazz’. Together with pianist Mark Fitzgibbon on piano they offer their original takes on the songs of such iconic figures as Michel Legrand, Charles Trenet and Serge Gainsbourg,...
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 Sydney-based pianist/composer Matt McMahon remains an unassuming (and nationally under-recognised) talent, despite being the recipient of both major jazz awards, the National Jazz Piano Award (1999) and Freedman Jazz Fellowship (2005), and appearing on several ARIA and Bell award-winning albums. As well as leading his own groups, he has worked in collaboration with many of...
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 Theo Carbo (guitar), Kyrie Anderson (drums) & Andrea Keller (piano)
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 A night to celebrate improvisation and spontaneity. The Hue Blanes Trio hosts an evening where anything is possible, and where everyone is invited to create musical magic on Melbourne’s most hallowed podium. About Hue Blanes: Hue Blanes is no stranger to Australian ears. The musical savant has graced Melbourne’s jazz clubs for more than two...
$10.00 – $15.00 |
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 Guitarist Nash Lee (12 Tone Diamonds, Rabid Hawk) leads a refined new quartet featuring acclaimed Australian saxophonist Julien Wilson, alongside local legends bassist Chris Hale and in-demand drummer Dave Beck. Together, they explore subtle rhythmic interplay and melodic dialogue — a sound that honours the jazz tradition while embracing open improvisation and forward motion. Lee...
$25.00 – $30.00 |
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 In his quartet, Hispano-Dutch saxophonist and composer Bernard van Rossum breathes life into a body of original compositions — evocative musical landscapes where lyrical melodies float over solid grooves. Joined by leading figures from the Spanish and Dutch jazz scenes, his music moves seamlessly between contemporary jazz grooves, incorporating influences such as flamenco and Brazilian...
$30.00 – $35.00 |
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 Fresh off touring Europe and the UK with Gary Bartz, Rita Satch and Barney McAll reunite at the Jazzlab to present their much-loved Spirit in the Dark. Featuring reimagined classics from Marvin Gaye, Patti LaBelle and DeBarge alongside their own works, this performance is steeped in mystery and charged with undeniable chemistry. It's music that stirs...
$40.00 – $45.00 |
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 The Australian music scene is no stranger to Thndo(fka Thando). The widely loved, Zimbabwean-born First Lady of Soul and R&B has commanded massive crowds at festivals including Bluesfest, WOMADelaide, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Groovin the Moo, and Woodford Folk Festival, among many others. Her sold-out shows at Chapel Off Chapel have stunned audiences into standing ovations, with rave reviews following in their wake. Every performance is a...
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 Third-place in the 2013 National Jazz Piano Award and a semi-finalist at the Bosendorfer Jazz Solo Piano Competition at the 2007 Montreux Jazz Festival, Australian/French pianist and composer Daniel Gassin is on a brief visit from Paris, where he has been based for over a decade. He has performed with many leading French jazz musicians,...
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 Jenny Barnes (voice), Theo Carbo (guitar), Joe Talia (drums) & Andrea Keller (piano)
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 Australian saxophone supremo Andy Sugg presents his Percussion Project in a one-off show at the Jazzlab. Andy says: “My group’s music is always incredibly rhythmic, but adding Salvador on percussion lifts the groove to a whole new level. The tunes come alive in a brand-new way.” With tunes by Sugg, Marcus Miller, Grace Jones, and...
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 Guitarist and composer Max Bruten returns to the Jazzlab stage with Familial Tides, a program of original music exploring the pull of family, heritage, and self-discovery. Reflecting on the enduring influence of the people and places that shape us, these compositions trace the currents that carry us away from—and back toward—our roots. Drawing inspiration from the...
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 The Kyle Chenoweth Quintet formed out of an exploration during his Honours year at the Victorian College of the Arts into how visual stimuli can inspire and shape musical ideas. The band released their debut album Perspectives, featuring Chenoweth’s original compositions, launched last November at The JazzLab in Melbourne, and has since taken the project to...
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 Yunior Terry is a Cuban bassist, violinist, and composer, internationally recognised for his complex grooves and contagious rhythms that fuse jazz with Afro-Cuban traditions. The youngest son of one of Cuba’s most gifted musical families, Terry is a prolific performer driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of live music. Regarded as one of...
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 Toby Barrett is a saxophonist and composer who is highly regarded in the Melbourne and New Zealand jazz scenes. After receiving several national awards at a young age, Toby completed a Bachelor of Music at the University of Auckland and a Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the University of Melbourne. Toby has been fortunate enough...
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 Saxophonist and composer Holly Moore was the MIJF’s Take Note Jazz Leader in 2020, and after being awarded an ABC Jazz Composition Commission, in late 2023 she released her first recording, ‘Reunion’, to high acclaim. This was followed a sextet record, 'FLOOD' (on Namboku Records), released in December 2024. In the last few years, Moore...
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 Stephen Magnusson (guitar), Theo Carbo (guitar), Andrea Keller (piano), Mick Meagher (electric bass) & Dave Beck (drums)
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 The Melbourne Youth Orchestras proudly present Melbourne Youth Big Band and Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestra for second concert in 2026. Led by the incredible Peter Foley, students have extended their knowledge and performance skills of jazz and improvisation, and are excited to share their love for music with friends and family. Come along to support the next generation...
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 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...
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 John Harkins is a distinguished American jazz pianist known for his mastery of the bop tradition and energetic swing. A product of the Chicago/Detroit school, he studied classical piano at Manhattan School of Music and performed with jazz greats like Eric Alexander, Scott Hamilton and Warren Vaché. He has become a key figure in Australian...
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 Sydney vocalist-songwriter Tilly Street returns to JazzLab to celebrate the release of her debut album. All At Sea is a contemporary blend of original compositions and jazz standards, navigating the unpredictable waves of life. With a gift for connection and a sound that draws you in, Street collaborates with some of the country’s leading improvisers. Shaped...
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 Shapeshifting and soulful instrumental jazz returns with the Nadav Rayman Trio, celebrating the launch of their second album, Sequence — the next instalment in their evolving sound. Following the success of their debut with Second Sight, the trio – Nadav Rayman (piano), Matthew Coleman (bass) and Michael Evans-Barker (drums) – continues to explore the dynamic intersection of contemporary soul jazz and...
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 Pianist and composer James O’Brien returns to the MJC with his quintet to perform a compelling program of original music. A graduate of the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) who relocated to Melbourne in 2023, James is a standout voice among a new generation of Australian jazz artists. Known for his creative,...
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 Ross McHenry (bass), Kyrie Anderson (drums) & Niran Dasika (trumpets) Performing music written by each musician, re-shaped by listening, presence and collective attention.
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Melbourne’s own JazzLab Orchestra presses reset on the big band tradition, creating visionary, original, genre-bending jazz music with a strong 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 ensemble continues the legacy of the Bennetts Lane Big Band through its monthly residency,...
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$25.00 – $30.00 |
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 Catron Trio is the project of Leo Laddin-Catron, Charlie Smith and Max Ingles, playing and creating music that resonates with each member. The trio aims to create a rich sound leaning into modern jazz with the bones of traditional jazz, focusing on dynamics and tension through their music. The night will have specific features of...
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 Alcides Neto (seven-piece band) is heading to The Jazzlab to launch his debut album Amú on August 27, with support from Italo-Colombian duo Transatlantico. Alcides is a Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Naarm/Melbourne. Drawing inspiration from the folk traditions of his homeland, he offers a fresh perspective on Brazilian music by blending traditional rhythms with contemporary...
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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 into a unique Melbourne musical institution, boasting an enormous repertoire of original charts and strong ties throughout Melbourne’s musical community. The Pearly Shells blend their own arrangements...
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$40.00 – $45.00 |
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 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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 Melbourne-born saxophonist and composer Stephen Byth has been based in New York since 2023. In 2022 he performed material from his acclaimed album, ‘Reparations’, with an ‘all-star’ octet, regarded by many as one of – if not the - outstanding gigs of the year (filmed by ‘Oh! Jazz’). His winning performance in the 2024 National Jazz...
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 Niran Dasika (trumpet), Theo Carbo (guitar), Andrea Keller (piano) & Dave Beck (drums)
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 A night to celebrate improvisation and spontaneity. The Hue Blanes Trio hosts an evening where anything is possible, and where everyone is invited to create musical magic on Melbourne’s most hallowed podium. About Hue Blanes: Hue Blanes is no stranger to Australian ears. The musical savant has graced Melbourne’s jazz clubs for more than two...
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$10.00 – $15.00 |
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 Following the release of their 2022 album 'Where the Blackwoods Grow', released on ABC Jazz, Monty Shnier has been workshopping a new set of music. A longtime composer and Bandleader, Monty’s compositions highlight the skill and voices of the improvisers they work with, whilst their melodies evoke the lyricism and drama of folk, jazz and...
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 About Barney McAll: Barney McAll stands as one of Australia’s most visionary and uncompromising musical voices – a GRAMMY-nominated, ARIA-winning pianist, composer, and producer whose work defies categorization. He has released 28 acclaimed solo albums, performed on over 100 recordings, and collaborated with Sia, Daniel Merriweather and jazz legends including Gary Bartz, Dewey Redman, Maceo...
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 English rock band Radiohead rose to fame in the ‘90s and became one of the most exciting and experimental outfits of their generation. Now a new era of musicians is turning to the group’s iconic back catalogue and finding ways to reinvent the music as their own. Led by jazz vocalist Amelia Evans, Melbourne ensemble...
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 Margot Petrie moves between worlds — born in Paris, now rooted in Melbourne — and her music carries that same restless, in-between quality. A vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and performer, she's taken her sound across three continents, from Melbourne's intimate clubs to stages across Seoul, Tokyo, Berlin and Paris. Wherever she plays, she doesn't perform so much...
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 The Melbourne Jazz Co-operative is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting original live jazz performance by established and emerging artists in Melbourne. Since 1983 our objectives have been to increase the exposure of contemporary jazz performance by making it accessible to audiences, and to provide award waged performance opportunities for emerging and established...
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