The Jazzlab

A journey around modernity through rediscovery of true gems produced by the pen of remarkable Italian film composer Ennio Morricone.

Ilaria Crociani vocals, Mirko Guerrini winds, piano accordion, arrangements, Darrin Archer keyboards, Gianni Marinucci trumpet/flugelhorn, Karl Willebrant bass, Tony Floyd drums

The culmination of a 6 month project, the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School celebrates the compositional process from conception to a captured performance.

Australian Singer/songwriter Sarah Maclaine constantly delights audiences with her rich, velvety voice, its beautiful tone and fantastic vocal range.

Stirring lyrics and soaring melodies, Harriett combines subtle, unexpected note choices and heart-rending lyrics, resulting in a room full of mesmerised listeners.

James is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most exciting pianists and keyboard players. With special guests Tamara Murphy (bass) and Nick Martyn (drums)

Following their successful collaborations last year with Indian tabla master Pandit Abhijit Banerjee, and then Sandy Evans and Sai-Sarangan Ravichandhira, Tripataka are presenting a concert with another special guest, Sydney vibraphone maestro Daryl Pratt.

Angela Davis (alto), Carl Mackey (tenor), James Macaulay (trombone), Sam Anning (double bass), James McLean (drums) & Andrea Keller (piano).

Melbourne-based Joe Chindamo is considered a world class jazz pianist, whose individual sound and style has won him many accolades and an international reputation that has seen him perform at such prestigious venues and events as Umbria Jazz Festival, The Tokyo Dome and The Lincoln Centre in New York.

The Jack Earle Big Band is proud to be returning to Jazzlab with an evening of brand new originals, older favourites, and swinging covers. We feature the incredible, incomparable Rhonda Burchmore on vocals!

After presenting a program of much-loved duets for the past two shows, the pair is shaking up the repertoire up to include musical stylings of Paul Simon, Cold Chisel, Bowie & Queen - as well as some factories from the greats like Sinatra & Sinatra, Marvin & Tammy, Ella & Louis...