Live Jazz in Melbourne

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 7PM FOR A 7.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 7.30PM-9.30PM) Blue Note ‘60 Established in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note Records is perhaps the best known jazz label in the world. Synonymous with the bop sounds of the 50s and 60s Blue Note has seen artists such as Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Wayne Shorter, Grant Green, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Art Blakely feature on their recordings. This ‘Blue Note’ sound along with its iconic artwork from the creative mind of Reid Miles created a legacy that continues strongly today. With an expansive catalogue to select from and a series of sold out shows behind them, ‘Blue Note 60’ sees this lineup playing an assortment of tunes both iconic and lesser known from the year 1960. Trumpet – Gianni Marinucci Tenor Saxophone – Savannah Blount Alto Saxophone – Rob Simone Piano – Nathan Liow Bass – Kim May Drums – Adrian Violi Genre - Jazz

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN 6PM FOR A 6.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 6.30PM-8.10PM) The Music of Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus represent some of the most important developments in the jazz idiom, with Oscar Bruten’s original arrangements reimagining their works for the modern era. This concert will feature classic Monk and Mingus themes, with a number of styles; songs to dance to, intimate ballads and sophisticated masterpieces. Oscar Bruten’s Septet features some of the brightest upcoming minds in the Melbourne music scene. The ensemble aims to explore the last 100 years of jazz tradition, allowing the listeners to experience the rich history of jazz music. Each set of music features brand new arrangements by Oscar Bruten, aiming to transform these styles, blending the tradition of jazz music with modern language and styles. The members of the band include: Personnel: Oscar Bruten: Tenor Saxophone and Arrangements Dean Kalaitzidis: Alto Saxophone Thien Pham: Trumpet Oskar Moore: Trombone Abi Lee: Piano Max Raz-Liebman: Bass Jasper Bruten: Drums Beginning on clarinet at the age of 1