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Tim Stevens Trio – 20th Anniversary Concert
The Jazzlab 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street), Brunswick, VictoriaThis year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Tim Stevens Trio, which was a formed in 2003 after Tim returned from two years living in Sydney. Tim Stevens (piano), Ben Robertson (double bass), Dave Beck (drums)
Dressage with Julien Wilson – Debut
The Jazzlab 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street), Brunswick, VictoriaGuitarist Nash Lee makes a welcome return to the jazz scene with Dressage, in which he combines with Nick Delaney (electric bass) and Arron Light (drums). To hear them is to experience the chemistry that can only come from decades of friendship and musical collaboration. Joining them to perform Lee’s originals is longtime collaborator Julien Wilson (tenor saxophone),
The Colourful Racing Identities – Debut
The Jazzlab 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street), Brunswick, Victoria"The Colourful Racing Identities" explore textures and grooves in the "chordless quartet" format, performing original pieces from all members, as well as some free improvisation. Expect the unexpected as CRI delves into uncharted waters in this debut performance. Nick Haywood (bass) is joined by saxophonist Cheryl Durongpisitkul, trumpeter Eugene Ball and drummer James McLean
The Mouth with Juan Carlos Allende (Sydney) – Debut
The Jazzlab 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street), Brunswick, VictoriaWith special guest, Cuban percussionist Juan Carlos Allende The Mouth plays original tunes based on rare Afro Cuban, African and Sri Lankan grooves. Julien Wilson and Robbie Belchamber weave harmony and melody around the interlocking polyrhythms set up by Ray Pereira, Quinn Knight, and Ash Howell.
I Hold the Lion’s Paw – 7” EP Launch
The Jazzlab 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street), Brunswick, VictoriaWith three highly acclaimed albums under their belt, join I Hold the Lion’s Paw as they celebrate their latest offering, a limited edition 7” released by Brisbane label Made Now Music.
Katarzyna Wiktorski Quintet
The Jazzlab 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street), Brunswick, VictoriaAfter independently releasing her lockdown octet EP From a Distance, pianist/ composer/ arranger Katarzyna Wiktorski’s Quintet project celebrates the fusion of jazz, classical and improvisation. Kat’s compositional approach strives to create balance between complexity and simplicity, with an overall arc of emotional sentiment and storytelling. This new collection of works explores interplay and groove and celebrates […]