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SUMMARY:Matt McMahon Trio (Sydney/Melbourne) - Debut
DESCRIPTION:Sydney-based pianist/composer Matt McMahon remains an unassuming (and nationally under-recognised) talent\, despite being the recipient of both major jazz awards\, the National Jazz Piano Award (1999) and Freedman Jazz Fellowship (2005)\, and appearing on several ARIA and Bell award-winning albums.  \nAs well as leading his own groups\, he has worked in collaboration with many of Australia’s most respected musicians\, including Band of Five Names\, Vince Jones\, Australian Chamber Orchestra\, Joseph Tawadros\, Gurrumul\, Bernie McGann\, and Kate Miller-Heidke (as well as visiting internationals such as Wynton Marsalis and Greg Osby)\, performing within Australia and internationally. He has released ten albums as a leader or co-leader and appears on over a hundred albums of original creative music (many of which feature his compositions).  \nOn this rare Melbourne showcase\, Matt will be performing trio music with long-time musical friends Felix Bloxsom (drums) and Ben Robertson (double bass). This is be preceded by an opening set of solo piano in anticipation of his new soon-to-be released solo album\, Burra Korrain (ABC Jazz). 
URL:https://mjc.org.au/concert/matt-mcmahon-sydney-august-2026/
LOCATION:The Jazzlab\, 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street)\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Daniel Gassin Trio (Paris/Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:Third-place in the 2013 National Jazz Piano Award and a semi-finalist at the Bosendorfer Jazz Solo Piano Competition at the 2007 Montreux Jazz Festival\, Australian/French pianist and composer Daniel Gassin is on a brief visit from Paris\, where he has been based for over a decade.  \nHe has performed with many leading French jazz musicians\, as well as visiting U.S. artists Dave Liebman\, George Garzone\, and Bob Sheppard. Following his successful 2023 Melbourne International Jazz Festival performance with his Crossover Band\, for this performance he will perform in a trio format with Yunior Terry (bass) and Aaron McCoullough (drums).
URL:https://mjc.org.au/concert/daniel-gassin-trio-august-2026/
LOCATION:The Jazzlab\, 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street)\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melbourne Jazz Co-op":MAILTO:melbournejazzcooperative@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260816T193000
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SUMMARY:Holly Moore Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist and composer Holly Moore was the MIJF’s Take Note Jazz Leader in 2020\, and after being awarded an ABC Jazz Composition Commission\, in late 2023 she released her first recording\, ‘Reunion’\, to high acclaim. This was followed a sextet record\, ‘FLOOD’ (on Namboku Records)\, released in December 2024. \nIn the last few years\, Moore has been leading her own projects as well as playing with the Australian Art Orchestra. She is an artist with a unique voice that speaks to new and exciting changes in Australian Improvised Music.  \nHer compositions have been described as “majestic” (The Age). In this Quartet. Moore (alto saxophone) is joined by a powerhouse rhythm section of Aaron Choulai (piano)\, Robbie Finch (double bass) and Luke Andresen (drums). \n(Photo credit Roger Mitchell)
URL:https://mjc.org.au/concert/holly-moore-quartet-august-2026/
LOCATION:The Jazzlab\, 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street)\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melbourne Jazz Co-op":MAILTO:melbournejazzcooperative@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T193000
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SUMMARY:James O'Brien Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Pianist and composer James O’Brien returns to the MJC with his quintet to perform a compelling program of original music. A graduate of the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) who relocated to Melbourne in 2023\, James is a standout voice among a new generation of Australian jazz artists. \nKnown for his creative\, forward-thinking approach grounded in jazz tradition\, O’Brien’s virtuosic playing has been praised for its striking maturity and depth. Performing with celebrated ensembles such as the Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra\, Horizon Art Orchestra\, and the WA Jazz Project\, he had appeared at the Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Festival and the Perth International Jazz Festival\, among others. \nJames O’Brien (piano) is joined in this dynamic quintet by Richard Pavlidis (tenor saxophone)\, Fran Swinn (guitar)\, James Shortland (double bass) and Luke Andresen (drums)
URL:https://mjc.org.au/concert/james-obrien-quintet-august-2026/
LOCATION:The Jazzlab\, 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street)\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melbourne Jazz Co-op":MAILTO:melbournejazzcooperative@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260830T193000
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SUMMARY:Stephen Byth Quartet (New York/Melbourne)   
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne-born saxophonist and composer Stephen Byth has been based in New York since 2023. In 2022 he performed material from his acclaimed album\, ‘Reparations’\, with an ‘all-star’ octet\, regarded by many as one of – if not the – outstanding gigs of the year (filmed by ‘Oh! Jazz’).  \nHis winning performance in the 2024 National Jazz Award was described by the adjudicating panel as “flawless playing with endless gears (…) a pure joy.” His original compositions have been praised by critics for their “gravitas” (The Australian) and “potent momentum” (The Age).  \nStephen’s second album ‘Growth in Stasis‘\, recorded in NYC\, is set for release in October of this year. After a quartet performance in January 2024\, he again performs in a quartet format with Theo Carbo (guitar)\, Yunior Terry (bass) and Ebs Daramola (drums)\, in preparation for a recording session here before returning to the USA. \n 
URL:https://mjc.org.au/concert/stephen-byth-quartet-august-2026/
LOCATION:The Jazzlab\, 27 Leslie Street (off Brunswick Street)\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
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