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Caleb Wilson Trio + Friends

Praised for his abilities as a composer and improviser, pianist Caleb Wilson has been described as a “true searcher”  by Australian jazz luminary Barney McAll. Possessing a “relaxed and strong facility, excellent control and a gorgeous sound” (McAll), Caleb’s compositions explore the sonic possibilities of the piano at the intersection of notated and improvised music,...

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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 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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Barney McAll: UNFORESEEN QUINTET

Barney McAll – Piano Julien Wilson – Sax Sam Anning – Bass Felix Bloxsom – Drums Hugh Stuckey – Guitar Fresh from a recent NPR Tiny Desk concert with Gary Bartz, Barney McAll presents his new Unforeseen Quintet – a true laboratory of new music which is almost ready to record. These performances will be...

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Checkerboard Lounge: Featuring Australian jazz pioneer legend, Bob Sedergreen – Piano

Inspirational front man Carl Pannuzzo (drums and vocals), master guitarist Shannon Bourne, Hammond virtuoso Tim Neal, and inimitable bassist Zoë Frater, are Checkerboard Lounge, breathing fire, virtuosity and improvisation into classic soul and blues originals. Their multi-award-winning album SUN Sessions , recorded at the legendary Sun Studio, Memphis TN, catapulted the band to nationwide recognition....

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MJC Presents: Niran Dasika (Solo) + Voyage – Album Launch

Voyage’s critically-acclaimed members, vocalist Tom Barton, guitarist Diego Villalta and pianist Nathan Liow transcend their diverse musical backgrounds of jazz, electronic and experimental musics with spellbinding incursions into real-time sonic sculpture, displaying masterful instrumental command and seamless ensemble presence. Each Voyage performance is a microcosm of the reaches of the human experience, delving bravely into...

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Transients: Anning/Anderson/Keller

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...

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The Robbie Melville Quartet

The Robbie Melville Quartet is the latest project from the guitarist and composer, winner of the Instrumental Category of the 2018 International Song Competition. With the sympathetic rhythm section of bassist Tamara Murphy and drummer Maddison Carter, and featuring Zoe Knighton on cello, the quartet explore a juxtaposition of heavily structured arrangements with free spirited...

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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 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...

Get Tickets $20.00 – $30.00

Barney McAll: UNFORESEEN QUINTET

Barney McAll – Piano Julien Wilson – Sax Sam Anning – Bass Felix Bloxsom – Drums Hugh Stuckey – Guitar Fresh from a recent NPR Tiny Desk concert with Gary Bartz, Barney McAll presents his new Unforeseen Quintet – a true laboratory of new music which is almost ready to record. These performances will be...

Get Tickets $20.00 – $30.00

Checkerboard Lounge: Featuring Iconic Roots/World Fret Master, Jeff Lang – Guitars

Inspirational front man Carl Pannuzzo (drums and vocals), master guitarist Shannon Bourne, Hammond virtuoso Tim Neal, and inimitable bassist Zoë Frater, are Checkerboard Lounge, breathing fire, virtuosity and improvisation into classic soul and blues originals. Their multi-award-winning album SUN Sessions , recorded at the legendary Sun Studio, Memphis TN, catapulted the band to nationwide recognition....

Get Tickets $30.00 – $40.00

MJC Presents: Tim Stocker Quartet – Debut

The baritone saxophone is greatly under-represented in contemporary improvised music, so this MJC debut by Tim Stocker will partially redress this. This performance will feature original compositions from Tim's album "The View From Here", recorded in New York City, along with some newer tunes that have been kept in the vault. Tim has had a...

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Gian Slater: Uncover

Uncover is a new project between Gian Slater and Barney McAll showcasing lesser-known songs spanning era’s, genres, and places.   Rare songs that have been our obsessions. Songs that hold universal, personal, and timeless messages, that transcend, reflect and uncover the mysteries of life. Maybe they will even uncover something in you.   Gian Slater: Voice...

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