The Jazzlab

You didn't think we'd go the *entire* year without at least playing one show did you? The Jack Earle Big Band is FINALLY back, playing at the Jazzlab after their sellout concert with the incredible Liza Minnelli. And it's gonna be a big one! A whole evening of bangers! 

Tortoni and Amenta draw on their vast musical influences to create an exciting, challenging and engaging experience who's ultimate aim is for everyone to lose themselves in the moment and to distract you from your mobile devises for a while!

Australian Music Prize-nominated composer Luke Howard has been described as “absolutely heavenly” (Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC Radio 6) and his music as “an ambient masterclass” (Musos’ Guide), but no words can fully capture the potency of Howard’s enthralling compositions.

The Charlotte Jane Quartet, features original arrangements, rare tunes and stellar musicianship by Charlotte Jane with Joe Ruberto, Michael Tortoni, Gideon Marcus (plus special guests). This long-standing collaboration has created onstage chemistry, freedom of improvisation and adventures foraging into new musical paths with outrageous swingin', smooth singin' and fusion jazz elements.

Audrey Powne Is probably best known to Melbourne Audiences for fronting Sweet Soul band “Leisure Centre" (FKA The Do Yo Thangs) and 80s funk duo Au Dré. Known for her powerful, soulful vocals and commanding stage presence whilst effortlessly picking up her Trumpet mid tune to blast out horn lines and sophisticated improvisations.

The weekly parties are never the same as the band effortlessly jumps genres, twisting and contorting old world repertoire into something idiosyncratically their own.

Spirograph Studies have leapt onto the Australian music scene with their detailed, textural approach to playing improvised music. They shamelessly steal sonic palettes from all areas to build their cinematic sound.

Sam Anning Sextet w/ Mat Jodrell (Tpt), Carl Mackey (sax), Julien Wilson (sax), Andrea Keller (piano), Sam Anning (bass) and Danny Fischer (drums)

Gianni Marinucci's trio with Craig Fermanis on guitar and Tom Lee on bass explores a diverse range of music, both original, and drawing from the jazz canon.

SKETY is a vocal group made up of young professional Czech jazz singers and musicians who are fully engaged in the contemporary scene. Learn about their vocal techniques and find out how they use polyphony, beatbox, live looping and sound effects to create their dynamic sound.

Multi-award winning a cappella group SKETY is a six-piece collective of professional Czech jazz singers. While each one is a front-man for their own projects, their love of singing a cappella brought them together. As SKETY, they have enjoyed success on the international stage since 2014.

Multi-award winning a cappella group SKETY is a six-piece collective of professional Czech jazz singers. While each one is a front-man for their own projects, their love of singing a cappella brought them together. As SKETY, they have enjoyed success on the international stage since 2014.