Rebecca Mendoza (Vocals), Andrew Swanee (Drums), Joe Ruberto (Piano) and Michael Tortoni (Double Bass).

From the Engineering Music Society (EMS), the Monday and Wednesday Stage Bands are performing their end of semester showcase. We are fortunate to have Zac MacLean and Kevin Morgan who are bringing their conducting skills to lead the EMS Stage Bands. These ensembles unite musicians under a shared passion for jazz and big band repertoire....

Hue Blanes is no stranger to Australian ears. The musical savant has graced Melbourne’s jazz clubs for more than two decades, appearing in various trios and duos, curating his own shows, and as a founding member of electro hip-hop outfit The Melodics. In 2017, Blanes won the prestigious PBS Young Elder of Jazz award and...

Australian bassist James Shortland is proud to present Emergence, the debut album and national tour from one of Australia's exciting emerging jazz artists. Blending original compositions with new arrangements and selections from the jazz tradition, Emergence traces James' personal and musical journey through challenge, growth and renewal. Originally from Newcastle and now based in Melbourne, James has performed with...

Tenor saxophonist Anton Delecca brings a soulful, passionate sound shaped by folk, gospel, spiritual jazz, 70s fusion and the energy of today’s NYC scene. He’s joined by rising alto saxophonist Bernard Alexander, along with long-time collaborators Darrin Archer (piano), Danny Fischer (drums) and Tom Lee (bass). In September 2025 he recorded his sixth album in...

Celebrating Melbourne’s vibrant jazz scene, VCASS students take to the stage at The JazzLab for an evening of outstanding live music. Featuring jazz standards alongside fresh interpretations of familiar tunes, the performance showcases the creativity, skill and collaborative spirit of our jazz ensembles.