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Sarah McKenzie (USA/UK/AUS)

Sarah McKenzie is an Australian jazz pianist, composer, vocalist, and bandleader whose breezy technical style, songwriting acumen, and pronounced lyrical sense of swing have drawn comparisons to Blossom Dearie and Diana Krall. McKenzie was born in Melbourne, Australia and began playing piano at the age of nine. Throughout her high-school years Sarah was a member...

Tickets available at the door $40.00

Ball/Magnusson/Talia

It’s time to get the band back together! Back in the 90s and 00s, we used to play a lot. Gigs, sure, but mostly at Stephen's house, for the joy of it. Then Joe (somewhat selfishly) moved to Japan. He’s back, so the fun can resume. We’ll play mostly our own tunes, with some choice...

Get Tickets $20.00 – $30.00

The Beatnik Preachers

Musically Exquisite, Lyrically Explicit - Artistically Evocative, Socially Provocative - the Beatnik Preachers meld a blistering style of jazz with original beat-poetry to form a unique ensemble that provides a palette for both the ears and the mind. Anthony "ToK" Norris (trumpet and spoken word) joined by Anton Delecca (sax) gather the funky drumming of...

Get Tickets $20.00 – $30.00

Bram De Looze (Belgium) with Scott McConnachie (sax) and Joe Talia (dr) – Album Launch

Belgian pianist Bram De Looze is characterized by extraordinary technique, layered melodic insight and by now an impressive record of achievements. He continues to enrich and refine his playing. After lauded work with the New York master drummer Eric McPherson and the impressive Berlin bassist Felix Henkelhausen, he returns to the piano alone. Bram De...

Get Tickets $30.00 – $40.00

MJC Presents: Bram De Looze (Belgium) with Sam Anning (bass) and Kyrie Anderson (dr)

Belgian pianist Bram De Looze is characterized by extraordinary technique, layered melodic insight and by now an impressive record of achievements. He continues to enrich and refine his playing. After lauded work with the New York master drummer Eric McPherson and the impressive Berlin bassist Felix Henkelhausen, he returns to the piano alone. Bram De...

Get Tickets $30.00 – $40.00

Sam Anning Septet

Carl Mackey (saxophone) Julien Wilson (saxophone) Mat Jodrell (trumpet) Theo Carbo (guitar) Andrea Keller (piano) Sam Anning (double bass) Kyrie Anderson (drum set)

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Brunswick Big Band

Brunswick Big Band invites you to a night of Australian music. With blistering brass, scintillating saxes, and rambunctious rhythm section, a night out with the Brunswick Big Band is guaranteed to bring you excitement and fun. Formed in 2022, the BBB was formed after the yearning to play music with others after Covid lockdowns. Led...

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Sarah McKenzie (USA/UK/AUS)

Sarah McKenzie is an Australian jazz pianist, composer, vocalist, and bandleader whose breezy technical style, songwriting acumen, and pronounced lyrical sense of swing have drawn comparisons to Blossom Dearie and Diana Krall. McKenzie was born in Melbourne, Australia and began playing piano at the age of nine. Throughout her high-school years Sarah was a member...

Sam Keevers Trio

The Sam Keevers Trio are Sam Keevers (Piano), Christopher Hale (Bass), and Danny Fischer (Drums). Formed in 2015, the trio performs originals and standards from the American, Cuban and Australian songbooks. Sam, Danny and Chris have played with many International and Australian Artists including Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Ron Carter, Joe Bataan, Mavis Staples, Meshell...

Get Tickets $20.00 – $30.00

Koi Kingdom – Album Launch

Koi Kingdom are celebrating the release of their self-titled 3rd studio album 🥳 This concept driven work is structured around a co-created native based in the koi world or rather ‘koi kingdom’ and touches on themes of friendship, loss, grief, rebirth, and joy. The album draws on the genre defying precedents established by their first...

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Rai Thistlethwayte with Ben Vanderwal

Following a successful tour in Japan, a festival appearance in Bangkok, and sold out shows at Sydney Fringe Festival and the Perth Int’l Jazz Festival (before covid), Rai and drum-gun Ben Vanderwal are returning to Jazz Lab! Expect some serious musical telepathy, within the oh-so-groovy framework of Rai's jazz infused vocals and Ben’s intricate beats,...

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MJC Presents: Huda Fadlelmawla (QLD) & Reuben Lewis – LP Launch

Award winning Naarm based musician Reuben Lewis and legendary Meeanjin based spoken word poet Huda Fadlelmawla combine forces in their debut LP, Story of Another Soul. Known as 'Huda the Goddess' on stage, Huda Fadlelmawla delivers powerful spoken word poetry about equality, her journey as a Sudanese refugee and women’s rights. Through trumpet alongside live...

Get Tickets $20.00 – $30.00