Live Jazz in Melbourne

The Harmonix Experience: Jazz with Swagger, Funk with Soul Every other week at Bird’s Basement, The Harmonix Experience takes the stage — and takes no prisoners. This genre-bending outfit blends jazz, acid jazz, funk, and a splash of rock into a sound that’s as unpredictable as it is irresistible. Led by Albare on guitar, with Jake Mason on Hammond, Phil Rex on bass, Andrew Swann on drums, Paul Williamson on alto sax, and Salva Persico on percussion, the band kicks off each set with a simple sketch — then lets instinct and groove take over. Expect deep grooves that’ll make you move your feet and more. This is jazz that sweats, funk that thinks, and music that never plays it safe.

Yunior Terry is a Cuban bassist, violinist, and composer, internationally recognised for his complex grooves and contagious rhythms that fuse jazz with Afro-Cuban traditions. The youngest son of one of Cuba’s most gifted musical families, Terry is a prolific performer driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of live music. Regarded as one of New York City’s most sought-after bass players, he has toured extensively with artists including Jerry Gonzalez and Fort Apache, Eddie Palmieri, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ravi Coltrane, The Latin Jazz All Stars , and Jeff “Tain” Watts , among many others. Featuring: Tim Wilson Sax Grant Windsor Piano Yunior Maden Percussion Ebs Daramola Drums Check out Yunior Terry: Instagram YouTube

Relax With Max are a ten piece Melbourne outfit formed in 1984 by band leader Max Vella. The group presents a unique blend of funk, soul and afro-beat, along with elements of R&B and gospel. Relax with Max have developed a strong following over their 30 years, appealing to a large and diverse fan-base. Notorious for their high-energy live performances. The band consists of a selection of high calibre musicians including an explosive rhythm section, percussion and a four piece horn section. Relax with Max has performed to crowds exceeding 90,000 at the MCG in the mid 90s as well as lending support for international artists including Wilson Picket, Maxi Priest, The Chimes and The Commitments. More recently, the group has shared the stage with Seun Kuti's Egypt 80 band. Several of the band's past members include Ross Hannaford (Daddy Cool), James Black (Mondo Rock/RocKwiz), Greg Ham (Men at Work), Gary Young (Daddy Cool) and Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos). Band Members: Max Lakota Madi Martin Dave Andrew Damien Cris Mili

The Harmonix Experience: Jazz with Swagger, Funk with Soul Every other week at Bird’s Basement, The Harmonix Experience takes the stage — and takes no prisoners. This genre-bending outfit blends jazz, acid jazz, funk, and a splash of rock into a sound that’s as unpredictable as it is irresistible. Led by Albare on guitar, with Jake Mason on Hammond, Phil Rex on bass, Andrew Swann on drums, Paul Williamson on alto sax, and Salva Persico on percussion, the band kicks off each set with a simple sketch — then lets instinct and groove take over. Expect deep grooves that’ll make you move your feet and more. This is jazz that sweats, funk that thinks, and music that never plays it safe.

Thu, Jul 16, 7:30 PM

Havana Club Orquesta pays tribute to Tito Puente & Celia Cruz

Paris Cat Jazz Club / Melbourne CBD / Map

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 7PM FOR A 7.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 7.30PM-9.30PM) Havana Club Orquesta pays tribute to Tito Puente & Celia Cruz Havana Club Orquesta is a 14 piece band run by multi instrumentalist Alex Howroyd that brings alive the music of Spanish Harlem from the 50s and 60s through Cuban percussion, riffing saxophones and an amazing collection of Melbourne's best musicians. Tonight, Havana Club Orquesta will bring to you the music of Tito Puente, Celia Cruze as well as their contemporaries and the musicians they influenced, including Machito, Xavier Cugat and Eddie Palmieri. With a huge horn section, amazing singers, and loads of percussion, Havana Club Orquesta will give the audience a night they'll remember and provide an energy that will guarantee the whole room will be out of their seats and dancing! Instagram Link @havanacluborquesta Musician Lineup: Alex Howroyd: MD, saxophone, flute Paul Cornelius: saxophone Holly Moore: saxophone Miles Izzo: trumpet Tom Kenneth: trumpet Cam McAllaster: trumpet Andrew Leach: trombone Linda Navarez: vocals Eddie Estrada: voca

The Harmonix Experience: Jazz with Swagger, Funk with Soul Every other week at Bird’s Basement, The Harmonix Experience takes the stage — and takes no prisoners. This genre-bending outfit blends jazz, acid jazz, funk, and a splash of rock into a sound that’s as unpredictable as it is irresistible. Led by Albare on guitar, with Jake Mason on Hammond, Phil Rex on bass, Andrew Swann on drums, Paul Williamson on alto sax, and Salva Persico on percussion, the band kicks off each set with a simple sketch — then lets instinct and groove take over. Expect deep grooves that’ll make you move your feet and more. This is jazz that sweats, funk that thinks, and music that never plays it safe.

Thu, Jul 30, 7:30 PM

The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra ft Fem Belling

Paris Cat Jazz Club / Melbourne CBD / Map

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 7PM FOR A 7.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 7.30PM-9.30PM) The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra began in the early 80’s under the direction of Graeme Lyall and after a number of name changes, Daryl McKenzie has directed the band, which have been critically acclaimed for their superb musicianship and polished professionalism. During the 90’s as the house band for the Nine Network’s “Hey Hey It’s Saturday”, Daryl's band performed with international artists such as Tom Jones, Joe Cocker, Barry Manilow, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, BB King and Randy Crawford; as well as Australian artists such as Tina Arena, Human Nature, Tommy Emmanuel and James Morrison. The band has toured internationally to the USA and Malaysia and also performed to large concert audiences in Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Sydney, Gold Coast and was featured at the North Queensland Jazz Festival in Mackay, Jazz in the Vineyards at the Morning Star Estate, The Melbourne International Brass Festival (with Bill Watrous) and the Castlemaine State Festival. The DMJO has also been recorded on the soundtrac