Live Jazz in Melbourne

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 5.30PM FOR A 6PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 6PM-7.40PM) Swingardium Leviosa is an exciting new show brought to you by the Not-So-Big-Band. If you haven't been to a NSBB show before, the band takes classic themes that you all know and love and transforms them into new arrangements better suited for an intimate jazz club setting. Get ready for a wondrous night, as these magical arrangements of all your favourite Harry Potter songs take you on musical journeys full of unexpected twists and turns. These shows sell out fast, so be sure to grab your tickets early! The Not-So-Big-Band was originally put together by Toshi Clinch as a way to celebrate and showcase the up and coming talents of the Melbourne jazz scene. The NSBB features a 9 piece line up covering all of the common jazz instruments (Trumpet,Sax, Trombone and more...) The band has been performing regularly together, and has developed a unique sound that is not to be missed. Led by Max Budgen on Trombone, tonight's performance will include the following line up: Trumpet 1: Joshua Ford-King Trumpet 2: Jamie

Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 PM

Elly Poletti sings The A List- the music of Amy, Adele, Aretha and Alicia

Bird's Basement / Melbourne CBD / Map

From vocalist Elly Poletti comes a celebration of four of the most iconic voices in recording history: Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse and Adele. Featuring new material as well as arrangements from Elly’s previous projects, this show delves into the unique minds and voices that have made these four artists among the biggest of all time and earned them their rightful places on “The A List”. Enjoy two sets of jazzy, bluesy and funky interpretations delivered by an all-star band and the soulful voice of Elly Poletti. Elly Poletti’s previous shows include “We May Never Meet Again: The Music of Amy Winehouse”, “All I Ask: Elly Poletti Sings Adele”, and “Candlelight Jazz: Music of Aretha Franklin, Adele, Amy and more”, and have brought crowds to their feet at venues including the Paris Cat, the Forum, the Athenaeum Theatre and the National Theatre as well as on two interstate tours. The band: Alex Spicer - Drums Russell Tay - Keys Owen Downie - Bass Patrick Langdon - Trombone Elly Poletti - Vocals

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 7.30PM FOR A 8PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 8PM-10PM) The beginning of the 1940’s saw the brewing of a new kind of music; novel, electric, supercharged. Sequestered away in the smoky, dimly-lit clubs of Harlem, New York City, musicians like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Kenny Clarke took to the bandstand with some of the fastest, loudest, most high-octane music the world had ever seen - it went by many names, but the one that would be remembered by history was… bebop! Join the Bopologists, led by trombonist Christopher Rozakeas, for a transformative night of music that harkens back to the legendary period of the 40s and 50s, where musicians cut their teeth on tough compositions, showed off their virtuosity, and innovated like never before. Here’s some links below 👇 of what you can expect: “Wail” Bud Powell ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GAUtm0jrd8 ) “A Night in Tunisia” - Dizzy Gillespie ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2EEUbIroMs ) “Donna Lee” - Miles Davis ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvK9u_UYL3o ) THE BAND: Christopher Rozakeas - Trombone T

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

Dean Hilson & The Ska Vendors – A Tribute to Tommy McCook Vol. 2 Live at Birds Transmitter Records proudly presents its latest release: Dean Hilson & The Ska Vendors – A Tribute to Tommy McCook Vol. 2 Live at Birds Basement — a celebration of one of Jamaican music’s most influential architects. Steven Montgomery, band leader of the Ska Vendors, thought it was about time for Dean Hilson to take the limelight and what better project than to shine a light on Tommy McCook. Hilson took the baton and ran with it. This album captures the immediacy and warmth of 1960s Jamaican studio culture, with performances tracked in real time, single take, no overdubs. The repertoire draws from the golden-era Treasure Isle catalogue — instrumental rocksteady classics originally shaped by the legendary saxophonist Tommy McCook. Tommy McCook was one of the founding figures of Jamaican popular music. A founding member and bandleader of The Skatalites, and later musical director of Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle studio band, The Supersonics, McCook helped define the sound of ska, rocksteady and early reggae. Tra

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 8.30PM FOR A 9PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 9PM-11PM) Following in the footsteps of iconic performers such as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, Michael Bublé has established himself as the face of 21st century crooning. For one night only we will be celebrating Bublé's amazing catalog of hits including songs like "Sway," "Come Fly With Me," and "Can't Buy Me Love." Local crooner Ben McGill will be taking up the mantle of Bublé, alongside a stellar nine piece band. Grab your tickets quickly because this one will sell out fast! The Not-So-Big-Band was originally put together by Toshi Clinch as a way to celebrate and showcase the up and coming talents of the Melbourne jazz scene. The NSBB features a 9 piece line up covering all of the common jazz instruments (Trumpet,Sax, Trombone and more...) The band has been performing regularly together, and has developed a unique sound that is not to be missed. Led by both Ben McGill on Vocals and Music Director Gordon Lambie on Trumpet, tonight's performance will include the following line up: Gordon Lambie TPT Felix Watson TP

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

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