Live Jazz in Melbourne

Wed, Jul 1, 7:30 PM

Oscar Edwards Quintet

The JazzLab / Brunswick / Map

Young Melbourne drummer Oscar Edwards is preparing for a significant move to the UK to take up the sole undergraduate jazz drums position at the Royal Academy of Music in London. A 2025 James Morrison Scholarship finalist and VCASS graduate, Oscar has established himself as a prominent emerging voice on the local scene, performing alongside musicians such as James Sherlock, Mark Fitzgibbon, Julien Wilson, Grant Windsor, Tamara Murphy, Hugh Stuckey, Ben Robertson, Daryl McKenzie, Gordon Goodwin, Darrin Archer, James Shortland, Miro Lauritz, James Bowers, Tiana Young, James Lockwood, Zoe Frater, and many others. For this performance at The JazzLab , Oscar leads an ensemble of musicians he greatly admires, presenting a selection of original compositions alongside jazz standards. This show marks his final local performance before commencing his international studies at the Royal Academy. Line up: Oscar Edwards – Drums Carl Mackey – Saxophone Ben Robertson – Bass James Sherlock – Guitar Mark Fitzgibbon – Piano

Thu, Jul 2, 7:30 PM

Barney McAll’s Non Compliance Trio

The JazzLab / Brunswick / Map

Grammy-nominated, ARIA Award-winning pianist and composer Barney McAll joins forces with the brilliant young drummer Ebs Daramola and the free-wheeling virtuosity of Cuban bassist Yunior Terry. “Barney has always been a spiritual and positive voice, a conceptualist with great empathy and humor. His activities were always intriguing and his powers on the keys formidable.” Kurt Rosenwinkel Barney McAll – Piano Yunior Terry – Bass Ebs Daramola – Drums Check out Barney McAll

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 5.30PM FOR A 6PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 6PM-7.40PM) Panorama Brasil featuring Dany Maia Panorama Brasil return to the Paris Cat with guest vocalist Dany Maia. This show pays tribute to the great songwriters and lyricists of Brazil, with the stunning vocals and vibrant energy of Dany Maia leading this incredible band. From the earliest days of samba, Brazil has produced lyricists capable of social insight, cutting wit and subtle beauty. From the protest songs of the dictatorship eras, to the intimacy of bossa nova, onto MPB and beyond. Panorama Brasil presents incredible songs from some of Brazil’s greatest modern poets including Djavan, Milton Nascimento, Jobim, Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque in an all-encompassing journey. "The band launched straight into the heady syncopations of the maracatu from Recife, transporting us immediately into the alternative reality of a wild, intensely colourful carnival, about as far removed from Adelaide in winter as you can get." Stephen Wittington, Adelaide Advertiser. Dany Maia (voice) Yael Zamir (flute) Jorge Albuquerque (

Fri, Jul 3, 6:30 PM

'The Music of Mobley'

Paris Cat Jazz Club / Melbourne CBD / Map

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 6PM FOR A 6.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 6.30PM-8.10PM) Described as the “middleweight champion” of the tenor saxophone, Hank Mobley was one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, blending hard bop with a laid back, melodic style of playing. Over a span of 20 years, Hank featured on hundreds of legendary recordings both as a bandleader and sideman, including his most notable album, Soul Station. This evening of music will feature iconic hits from Hank’s career, including ‘Remember’ and ‘This I Dig Of You’. Join us for a night celebrating ‘The Music of Mobley’ at the Paris Cat Jazz Club. Band Lineup: Luca Brading- Tenor Saxophone Patrick Barton Grace- Piano Jack Dobson- Bass Alex Spicer - Drums _________________________________________________________ Luca Brading is a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Melbourne, Australia. His musical inspiration stems from a love of improvised music, jazz and RnB. He has had success as a bandleader, with multiple jazz ensembles including the Luca Brading Group, and as a freelance musicia

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

Fri, Jul 3, 9:30 PM

The Jazz Harbingers: The Music of Art Blakey

Paris Cat Jazz Club / Melbourne CBD / Map

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 9PM FOR A 9.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 9.30PM-11.30PM) Don't miss Melbourne's own fiery Jazz Messengers Tribute Band! Based in Melbourne, The Jazz Harbingers is the premier tribute band to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in the country. The Jazz Harbingers draw heavily on influences from albums like Moanin', Indestructible and Free For All, seeking to capture the energy of Art Blakey's multigenerational all-star band and convey its old school sensibilities to the Melbourne scene. Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers is among the most prolific, seminal and iconic bands in jazz history. Running for a total of 35 years, the band has featured and mentored countless world-famous musicians, including Freddie Hubbard, Clifford Brown, Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, Benny Golson, and Cedar Walton. They are sometimes credited with the invention of Hard bop - a subgenre of jazz that incorporates the influence of blues, gospel and RnB into the fold of a rich bebop language. For a night featuring timeless tunes and beloved albums, be sure to catch The Jazz Harbingers at

Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 PM

Tracey Miller — Queen Of The Creek

The JazzLab / Brunswick / Map

Tracey Miller brings her acclaimed new album Queen Of The Creek to Jazzlab in a powerful live performance featuring a stellar 10-piece band led by saxophonist and producer Darcy McNulty. Recorded live at The Archies Creek Hotel and featuring an all-star cast, the album captures a unique moment of collaboration and creativity. Joining Miller are Jazzlab favourites Tamara Murphy (bass), Hue Blanes (piano), Eamon McNelis (trumpet), and Lachlan Mitchell (guitar). “Very few singers can serve you power and vulnerability at the same time in the way that Tracey Miller does. She has that thing that quiets a noisy room with her first note; a quiet room explodes by her last. Tracey has that double life that many artists lead — calling down thunder on the stage with a 10-piece band on Sunday, writing fragile acoustic songs in the backyard on Monday. I feel like the approach to Broken Line was to bring these separate halves of Tracey’s musical identity together — and for me that’s the power of this wonderful record, and of this song in particular.” Harry James Angus

Sun, Jul 5, 6:00 PM

Jackie Bornstein: GREAT WOMEN OF JAZZ

Paris Cat Jazz Club / Melbourne CBD / Map

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 5.30PM FOR A 6PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 6PM-8PM) GREAT WOMEN OF JAZZ Jackie Bornstein and her top band celebrate some of the most influential jazz singers of all time: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee and Nina Simone. Drawing on the repertoire of these jazz greats Jackie will pour her heart into swinging and moving songs of love, longing and protest. Featuring tunes composed by Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim and more. "An enchanting vocalist and captivating storyteller." - Australian Jazz Jackie Bornstein is one of Australia’s most captivating jazz, chanson and bossa nova singers, with sold-out shows at the Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Paris Cat Jazz Club, Kew Court House and more. Known for her rich tones and ability to get to heart of a tune, Jackie enchants audiences with her powerful delivery and storytelling, setting the scene beautifully for each song. Jackie Bornstein - voice Anton Delecca - saxophone Yael Zamir - flute Mark Fitz