The Jazzlab

She has a voice from another era & brings an emotional maturity to her performance that belies her years. Performing with a similarly minded group of hot young players she brings her American Songbook repertoire to the 21st century.

To belatedly mark this unassuming artist’s 50th Birthday in, Stephen has opted to perform with “Kinfolk”, his group of long term collaborators in Tim Neal (Hammond organ), Frank DiSario (double bass) and Dave Beck (drums) to produce earthy, bluesy grooves, while retaining the freedom to take the music in different directions. He will perform a Solo opening set (with a guest or two).

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

Using his extensive drumkit, percussion and electronic wavedrum and effects, David promises a mesmerising and animated journey through rhythms inspired by his every day life.

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.

Melbourne’s own Jazzlab Orchestra presses re-set on the big band tradition: creating visionary, original, genre-bending jazz music with a focus on diversity and inclusivity. Led by composer/arrangers Cheryl Durongpisitkul and Madison James Smith, the orchestra celebrates Melbourne’s next generation of instrumentalists. 

Songs of social and political unrest, of contemplation and reflection.  Songs of longing, questioning, and love.  From the satirical and tongue-in-cheek to the heart-achingly tender, the music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel forms the inspiration for Feelin' Groovy, led by Melbourne jazz vocalist and singer-songwriter, Helen Catanchin.