List of Events
Kaufman/Gratowski/De Joode (Berlin/Amsterdam) – Debut
Kaufmann/Gratkowski/de Joode combine the transparency of early 21st century chamber music – silence, the moving into and out of noise regions, textural juxtapositions, the relics of almost tonal harmony surging up then evaporating just as quickly – with the energy, the rhythmic momentum and unpredictability of jazz and other rhythmically more aggressive musics.
Workshop with Kaufmann/Gratkowski/de Joode (Berlin/Amsterdam)
Depending on what the participants prefer, the most typical format it is a combination of the Trio playing one or two pieces, having questions, and then improvising with the participants in small groups. Individual workshops may also be incorporated too.
Geelong concert with Kaufmann/Gratkowski/de Joode (Berlin/Amsterdam)
Workshop will be held at “Platform Arts” (old Courthouse) on corner of Little Malop Street, Geelong (opposite the Library). MJC co-presentation with N.E.A.L. (New Experimental Arts Laboratory)
Tony Gould’s 80th birthday celebration with guests Arte Kanela
This special concert is the first celebration of the 80th birthday – and ongoing career – of the highly respected pianist/composer/educator Dr. Tony Gould, who retired from his full time position as Professor of Music at Monash University at the end of 2015, but has continued to teach (including work at the James Morrison Academy). Gould is possibly the most ‘formally’ recognised figure to work in the Australian jazz scene (although he refers to his music as "post-jazz"), with a…
Stephen Magnusson & Kinfolk – “4 days of 50”
To belatedly mark this unassuming artist’s 50th Birthday in 2019, he 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.
Anton Delecca Quartet
The band will primarily play original compositions by Delecca, along with arrangements of selected standards. The compositions are passionate, and the music is informed by a deep love and respect for jazz history and tradition, along with a diverse range of influences including, folk and rock (particularly singer/songwriters), gospel, spiritual jazz, 70s acid fusion (Steve Grossman, etc), and music from the current NYC jazz scene.
The Melbourne Jazz Co-Op
The Melbourne Jazz Co-operative is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting original live jazz performance by established and emerging artists in Melbourne.
Since 1983 our objectives have been to increase the exposure of contemporary jazz performance by making it accessible to audiences, and to provide award waged performance opportunities for emerging and established artists. Read more about how we are funded.
News
Editorial 13 December 2019
The MJC is commencing its 38th. year of Annual Programs, which has been staged throughout every year since January 1983. However, as you can see, while there are some familiar artists in the program, we are continuing to introduce new artists too.
Editorial 29 November 2019
The Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival commences this Sunday night, and has managed to offer plenty of worthwhile music, with some ‘new’ younger groups, as well as two Sydney acts.
Editorial 15 December 2015
When I was teaching classroom Music at Kew High School, one of the benefits in recent years was the opportunity to sit...
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