Following their standout performance at the 2021 Melbourne International Jazz Festival and 2022 MJC presentsation, the Johannes Luebbers Dectet (JLD) return to the JazzLab once again. For this concert the JLD will perform original music from JLD’s four albums, as well as some new work. Featuring the music of one of Australia’s most distinctive jazz composers and arrangers, JLD is a jazz chamber group focused on the nexus between jazz and classical traditions. Combining jazz improvisation with the unique colours of orchestral instrumentation and a diverse compositional language, JLD has released four albums, resulting in two jazz ‘Bell’ awards and an APRA/AMC Art Music Award.

This performance will feature some of Australia’s leading performers, with Melissa Doecke (flute), Ben Opie (oboe), Angela Davis (alto sax), Michael Wallace (tenor sax), Paul Williamson (trumpet), Jordan Murray (trombone), Henry Eames (French horn), Andrea Keller (piano), Ben Robertson (bass) ad Aaron McCoullough (drums), Johannes Luebbers (composition/musical director). With Luebbers relocating back to Perth with his family, this will be a ‘farewell performance’ with this 11-piece ensemble.