Triple Grammy winner Dee Dee Bridgewater brings four decades of fearless artistry to the Astor Theatre for one unforgettable night. A Tony Award winner, NEA Jazz Master and internationally celebrated performer, Bridgewater has shared stages with legends including Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins and Max Roach, while carving out her own…

Notes fall like raindrops, quickening pace as the clouds gather. The piano melody splish sploshes into the electronic soundscape; the trees become denser, the journey more profound. Belle Chen‘s album Ravel In The Forest, released on the Platoon label, leads the listener through ancient woodland, quiet clearings and tropical canopies. We’re accompanied by birds, a chameleon, a dragonfly – the wonder…

The Plain Black T-Shirts are a Melbourne ensemble playing soul jazz, funk, Latin, and everything delicious in between. Trumpet, flugelhorn, saxes, flute, trombone, Wurlitzer, drums, bass, guitar; the full spread, recorded live at Pughouse Studios in Thornbury. The Plain Black T-Shirts are built around a simple idea: put great players…

Making his Count’s debut as band leader, don't miss one of New York City's most sought-after bass players, Yunior Terry. Recognized for his big sound, versatility and contagious rhythm, he has toured with artists such as Jerry Gonzalez and Fort Apache, Eddie Palmieri, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ravi Coltrane and The Latin…

Two of Australia’s finest jazz artists unite. Andrea Keller is one of Australia’s most influential voices in improvised jazz and art music. A multi-award-winning pianist and composer, she has released over 20 albums, forging a distinct sound defined by fearless creativity and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Acclaimed musician Stephen Magnusson is known…

Melbourne’s Horns of Leroy are one of the country’s premier brass bands. Inspired by the sounds of New Orleans and fused with the energy of the Melbourne streets, the group has earned themselves a reputation for delivering raucous shows built on strong foundations and insatiable energy. Don’t miss their triumphant…

Join Monica Trapaga and The Pocket Trio for a night of swinging jazz, good humour, and infectious energy. One of Australia’s favourite entertainers, Monica brings her signature warmth, wit, and charisma to the stage, honed through her years with Play School, Pardon Me Boys, and Monica and the Moochers. She…

Experience an evening of jazz, blues and soul featuring Nat Bartsch, GroooveTones and the Damon Grant Quartet, presented as part of Alter State. Nat Bartsch Nat Bartsch is a three-time ARIA Award nominated pianist, composer, producer and advocate based in Melbourne. GroooveTones Performing uptempo jump blues and jazz, GroooveTones brings…

The spontaneity of song. Natural born storyteller Michelle Nicolle, with her sumptuous, formidable take on the jazz vocal tradition returns to Melbourne Recital Centre. In pianist David McEvoy she finds a collaborator who matches her musical instincts and love of genre. Together, this celebrated duo draws the audience straight into…