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

THE JAZZLAB is delighted to welcome back Australia’s legendary jazz vocalist – the man with a voice as cool as a long G&T… VINCE JONES! A true icon of Australian jazz, multi-ARIA-award-winning vocalist, trumpeter and songwriter Vince Jones is one of the country’s most acclaimed and recognisable artists. Celebrating 50 years in the business, this maverick musician has left an indelible mark on the Australian music landscape. From creating the highest-selling Australian jazz album of all time, the Come in Spinner soundtrack, to performing at leading festivals across Europe and the US, Jones has long been regarded as a respected ambassador of Australian music, with 25 albums to his name. “A magical performance by Vince Jones, who now has one of the best in a long line of exceptional bands.” Sydney Morning Herald Vince needs no introduction to any music lover. Renowned for the beauty of his voice and the eloquence of his trumpet playing, an evening with Vince promises musical indulgence, evocative memories and deep emotion. There is simply no one like Vince Jones in concert. His quiet ch

THE JAZZLAB is delighted to welcome back Australia’s legendary jazz vocalist – the man with a voice as cool as a long G&T… VINCE JONES! A true icon of Australian jazz, multi-ARIA-award-winning vocalist, trumpeter and songwriter Vince Jones is one of the country’s most acclaimed and recognisable artists. Celebrating 50 years in the business, this maverick musician has left an indelible mark on the Australian music landscape. From creating the highest-selling Australian jazz album of all time, the Come in Spinner soundtrack, to performing at leading festivals across Europe and the US, Jones has long been regarded as a respected ambassador of Australian music, with 25 albums to his name. “A magical performance by Vince Jones, who now has one of the best in a long line of exceptional bands.” Sydney Morning Herald Vince needs no introduction to any music lover. Renowned for the beauty of his voice and the eloquence of his trumpet playing, an evening with Vince promises musical indulgence, evocative memories and deep emotion. There is simply no one like Vince Jones in concert. His quiet ch