The Jazzlab

Meretrio was founded in 2004 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with one goal: the exploration of the diversity of popular music. Since its founding, the trio has continuously expanded its creative work: Brazilian rhythms fuse with elements of jazz and chamber music.

Meretrio was founded in 2004 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with one goal: the exploration of the diversity of popular music. Since its founding, the trio has continuously expanded its creative work: Brazilian rhythms fuse with elements of jazz and chamber music.

Drawing on an array of musical influences, Rico Alma brings a stirring and provocative arrangement of eclectic music that leaves you lost in the moment.

SHOL is a quintet from Melbourne that has been performing and recording since 2012. They are a contemporary jazz ensemble whose original compositions cover hard bop, free jazz, world and soul music. They have developed a personal and unique ensemble soundand are all composers in their own right.

Belinda Parsons is a Melbourne vocalist, composer and educator who blends jazz, pop and musical theatre to create melody-driven, moving original music. She is a vocal chameleon, with a flawless vocal sound influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Beady Belle and Whitney Houston.

Her original pop-infused jazz project, BEETET, seeks to celebrate this diversity of influence.

The dynamic amplified solo violin show VOLUME has amazed Melbourne audiences for over a decade showcasing Australia's finest music making talent all conveniently brought to you in one solo-violin-powered show. Pop artist writing classical style, classical composers breaking out the effects pedals – all rules are broken within the VOLUME experience.

Young Drummer Luke Andresen presents his new quintet with long-time friends and collaborators, performing all original music influenced by Andresen’s favourite recorded music, the compositions blur the boundaries between classic jazz and groove music in a contemporary setting.