The Jazzlab

Restless and rhythmic, Claire Cross’ project ‘Moving Targets’ explores the experiences of stress, love, lust and loss through lyrical and unpredictable compositions. A blend of folk idioms with rich contemporary jazz harmony is woven throughout, with the band moving seamlessly from brisk intensity to immersive melancholy performance, underscoring the theme of how transient our feelings can be, never frozen in time. My desire is a Moving Target.

'The Simontologists' is the brainchild of internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist Simon Ross.  2018 sees the release of a second Simontologists' studio album 'The Lost Funk Files', recorded at Maarweg Studios in Cologne, Germany.

Wilbur Wilde became a household name during his 15-year run as member of the house band opposite Red Symmons on Hey Hey it’s Saturday from 1984 through until the last episode in 1999.

Carl Pannuzzo, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, autodidact, songwriter, is joined by stellar musicians Stephen Magnusson, Sam Keevers, Frank DiSario and Niko Schauble for a special concert in a rare role as a front man in Jazz, interpreting more obscure standards and original songs. 

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

Cleverhorse is a distinctive five piece ensemble led by composer/guitarist Robbie Melville. The band also comprises Monty Mackenzie (alto saxophone), Gideon Brazil (tenor saxophone), Zoe Frater (electric bass) and Dan Macdonald (drums).

Andrea Keller's new project featuring Stephen Magnusson (guitar), Mick Meagher (electric bass), Sam Anning (upright bass), James Mclean (drums), and Andrea Keller (piano).

This performance sees Melbourne based drummer/composer Aaron McCoullough embark on a national tour promoting the release of 'Provenience'.

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.

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

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!

Margie Lou has held down a residency at St Kilda’s fantastic jazz bar and seafood restaurant Claypots for nearly a decade, making Sunday nights a regular treasure for all. Her gravelly, astonishingly expressive voice is reminiscent of the best women of early jazz, like Bessie Smith or Billie Holiday; Her blues tinged, heavy grooving, New Orleans-style piano playing is unique in Melbourne.