The Yael Zamir Quintet presents an evening celebrating Roland Kirk’s extraordinary contributions to jazz flute and multi-instrumentalism. Award-winning jazz flutist Yael Zamir is known for her expressive improvisation and distinctive sound. After studying classical flute, Yael completed a Bachelor of Music at Monash University, specialising in jazz flute performance. She…

Ruth Rogers-Wright evokes the spirit of Nina Simone in a concert featuring original music, poetry and storytelling. Her smouldering vocals inject Simone’s music with soul, accompanied by a stellar trio featuring jazz pianist Mark Fitzgibbon and Craig Fermanis on electric guitar. Ruth Rogers-Wright is a singer/songwriter originally from Brixton, London…

Following a sell-out show at The Lounge in 2025, do not miss this electrifying evening of jazz with one of Australia’s greatest musical showmen, the legendary multi-instrumentalist James Morrison. Joined on stage by the acclaimed vocalist Darren Percival, who rose to national fame with the first season of The Voice,…

Michelle Nicolle and Paul Grabowsky have been aware of each other for a very long time. As Michelle says, she ‘grew up’ watching  Paul on television and was aware of his work with the great Vince Jones and others; somewhat later Paul became aware of Michelle’s trajectory toward becoming, in his words, ‘one of the…

Experience the brilliance of Mina Yu, a pianist and composer whose performances captivate with elegance, sensitivity and lyrical beauty. Based in Melbourne after seven years in NYC, Mina has built a reputation as a top-tier pianist and educator. Over the last three years, she has appeared on a number of…

Big band jazz has always been shaped by extraordinary women as composers, arrangers, instrumentalists, and bandleaders, even when their contributions haven’t always been given the spotlight. Women & Big Band celebrates the powerful legacy and ongoing influence of women in large-ensemble jazz. Featuring music by trailblazers such as Melba Liston,…

If you love the piano, you’ll love hearing one of Australia's most highly respected jazz pianists and musical directors, Peter Locke. Renowned for his deft touch and lyrical style on the keys, expect Locke’s cool, elegant arrangements of classics by Cole Porter, Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and more - delivered with…

Award-winning jazz singer Michelle Nicolle and acclaimed composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky unveil the hidden poetry within beloved ballads by artists such as Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter, transforming familiar melodies into haunting explorations of longing, heartbreak, and the bittersweet beauty of unrequited love. From jazz standards to unexpected gems,…

Experience the next generation of Australia's finest jazz players when the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra (SYJO) Big Band & Spectra Jazz Orchestra perform a double bill at the Lounge for a night of fun and a diverse range of jazz with an emphasis on adventurous Australian music, including music composed by their…