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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...

Get Tickets $25.00 – $30.00

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Sold Out $30.00 – $50.00

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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The Rest Is Silence

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...

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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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