The Concourse: Jazz at the Lounge 2025: Emma Pask and Jazz Trio Band

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Prepare to be spellbound when award-winning vocalist Emma Pask makes her debut at the Lounge with her Jazz Trio Band. Emma joined Australian jazz great James Morrison’s band when she was just 16 years old, going on to tour the world with Morrison for 20 years. Now one of Australia’s…

Boroondara Arts: Eishan Ensemble

Hawthorn Arts Centre Burwood Road, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
Acclaimed Persian-Australian tar virtuoso and composer Hamed Sadeghi brings the sound described as ‘Persian chamber jazz’ to Hawthorn Arts Centre. Hawthorn Arts Centre is the next grand hall for the ARIA-nominated four-piece Eishan Ensemble, having performed at London Jazz Festival, Auckland Arts Festival, Rome Jazz Festival, Sydney Opera House and…

Bird’s Basement: Jeremy Rose Featuring Paul Grabowsky

Bird's Basement 11 Singers Ln, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Jeremy Rose is an ARIA award-winning Sydney based saxophonist, composer, band leader, label director and academic. He is known for his wide breadth of work, gift for vibrant melody, and musical curiosity. His career spans over 25 recordings as a leader and over 150 works. His current ensembles include The Vampires,…

Eishan Ensemble: Northern Rhapsody

Wollongong Town Hall Crown St &, Kembla St,, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
From Womad, London Jazz Festival, Auckland Arts Festival, Rome Jazz Festival to Sydney Opera House and Melbourne Recital Hall, Eishan Ensemble has performed at the most well known venues and festivals around the world since it was formed in 2016 in Sydney Australia.Led by acclaimed Persian-Australian tar virtuoso  and composer, Hamed Sadeghi,…

Camelot Lounge: Nadya’s SoulSka In Stilettos

Camelot Lounge 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, NSW, Australia
Part gig, part party, part glorious musical mayhem—SoulSka in Stilettos brings the sass, the soul, and the ska. This seven-piece groove machine blends soul, ska, retro pop, and a sprinkle of country sparkle into a joyous, genre-hopping ride. Think Etta James doing high kicks with The Specials, Aretha slow-dancing with…

Camelot Lounge: Nadya’s SoulSka In Stilettos

Camelot Lounge 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, NSW, Australia
Part gig, part party, part glorious musical mayhem—SoulSka in Stilettos brings the sass, the soul, and the ska. This seven-piece groove machine blends soul, ska, retro pop, and a sprinkle of country sparkle into a joyous, genre-hopping ride. Think Etta James doing high kicks with The Specials, Aretha slow-dancing with…

The Concourse: Jazz at the Lounge 2025: Gregg Arthur Up Close

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Lose yourself in Australian singer songwriter Gregg Arthur’s warm baritone when he returns to the Lounge for an intimate concert of his own award-winning compositions alongside favourite jazz standards from the musicians who influenced his life in song. Endorsed by the biggest names in jazz and praised by his contemporaries…
Kew Court House Live

Boroondara Arts: Jarabi

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Jarabi Band leads audiences on a dynamic journey from the ancient Manding Empire of West Africa to modern-day city life, weaving the timeless musical traditions of Guinea with contemporary sounds of Melbourne's vivid music scene. Led by visionary master musician Mohamed Camara, Jarabi crafts a unique fusion of infectious rhythms…
Kew Court House Live

Boroondara Arts: Nathan Slater and Richard Tedesco’s Nylon ’48

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
In 1948, the world of music changed forever when nylon strings replaced gut, bringing a new warmth and versatility to the guitar. Now, Tedesco & Slater honour that pivotal moment with Nylon ‘48—a performance where history meets innovation. Blending flamenco’s fire with jazz’s improvisational freedom, this duo transforms the nylon-string…

Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Masters & Apprentices

The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
Danilo Pérez has led the way as one of the most influential pianists and composers in contemporary jazz. His deeply expressive improvisation and virtuosic piano technique combined with his unique blend of Latin American, African and European influences, has been admired by his contemporaries and audiences for nearly four decades.…
Kew Court House Live

Boroondara Arts: Bob Sedergreen and friends

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Bob and Mal Sedergreen are well known jazz and blues identities in Melbourne’s live music scene. Both have performed locally and internationally at concerts and major jazz festivals. Ivan Rosa is an experienced, driving and empathetic bassist whose association with Bob, spans decades, involving many live gigs, residencies and recordings.…

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