After launching his latest album, Mountain To Sea, for the MJC last year, internationally renowned Sydney-based pianist and composer Chris Cody returns to Melbourne to perform with Julien Wilson (tenor and soprano saxophones), Lily Appelt (double bass), and Danny Fischer (drums).

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.

Vanderwal is an in-demand collaborator with a diverse range of artists from Tim Minchin and Rai Thistlethwayte to New York bassist Linda May Oh. His new recording, Lugano, has just been released on U.S. Biophilia label. Vanderwal and Sandon have gathered three Melbourne musicians whom they love to play with, or have always wanted to play with: Andrea Keller (piano), Harry Morrison (double bass) and Theo Carbo (drums), in this premiere. They will perform originals from the band members.

Resonance is the latest collaboration from two of Australia's finest jazz musicians; saxophonist Sandy Evans and pianist Andrea Keller, joined by exceptional vocalists Kristin Berardi and Jenny Barnes. 

Julien Wilson (saxophone) and Carl Dewhurst (guitar) met in 1994 and have been playing together ever since. For this performance, supported and presented by the Melbourne Jazz Co-op, they will perform a selection of original music with Sam Bates (drums) and James Gilligan (electric bass). 

Paul Williamson (trumpet) and Callum Mintzis (trombone) bring together a new project featuring the dynamic Paul Grabowsky (piano), Umar Zakaria (bass) and Kyrie Anderson (drums). The project features compositions from all members, with an emphasis on character and interaction. Drawing on the diversity of musical backgrounds in the group, this project has been a long-awaited opportunity for Williamson and Mintzis to continue developing music together.