Bassist, bandleader, composer Leigh Barker returns from Paris to launch his latest album Cross Street at The Count’s. A fixture of the Australian and international jazz scene, Baker has performed at venues including the Sydney Opera House, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Festival in Iowa, and collaborated…

Two of Melbourne’s finest jazz artists will take the stage for a one-night-only showdown at The Count’s. Saxophonist Paul Williamson of the legendary Hammond Combo and trumpetist Dr Paul Williamson from Monash University will deliver swinging standards, inventive solos, and a thrilling display of ensemble mastery.

Wrapping up the program for 2025, Hetty Kate returns to The Count’s on with her Bass² Quintet, a joyful and swinging double-bass, double-guitar ensemble. Celebrated for her poise, clarity of voice, and playful stage presence, Hetty and her quintet traverse a sparkling repertoire of jazz classics, curios, and surprises. With…

Acclaimed French chanteuse Noria Letts will make her debut at The Count’s with La Musique, her contemporary jazz show blending French classics, jazz legends, and her own vibrant interpretations. Now based in Melbourne, she’s a captivating live act, regularly selling out top clubs and performing at major festivals.