Live Jazz in Melbourne

Thu, Jul 9, 7:30 PM

Barney McAll’s Non Compliance Trio

The JazzLab / Brunswick / Map

Grammy-nominated, ARIA Award-winning pianist-composer Barney McAll presents his Non Compliance Trio. “Using space and simplicity, Barney McAll conjures mighty music.” All About Jazz Barney McAll – Piano Harry Morrison – Bass Danny Fischer – Drums Check out Barney McAll

Thu, Jul 16, 7:30 PM

Barney McAll’s Unforeseen Quintet

The JazzLab / Brunswick / Map

Grammy-nominated, ARIA Award-winning pianist-composer Barney McAll presents his Unforeseen Quintet performing new music inspired by uncertain times and unforeseen mirrors. Featuring some of Australia’s most compelling improvisers, the ensemble explores the space between composition and spontaneity, where questions matter as much as answers. Listening deeply and responding in real time, the quintet creates music that is fluid, searching and alive to the present moment. “In what was palpably one of the highlights of the festival, pianist Barney McAll advanced his well-deserved reputation as one of the current giants of Australian jazz.” – The Australian Barney McAll – Piano Julien Wilson – Saxophone Hugh Stuckey – Guitar Harry Morrison – Bass Felix Bloxsom – Drums Check out Barney McAll

Thu, Jul 23, 7:30 PM

Barney McAll’s Time Will Tell Quartet

The JazzLab / Brunswick / Map

Revisiting some obscure standards and some haunting ballads and understanding how listening is more important than playing. McAll is partial to unleashing surprises himself, whether they be radical dynamic shifts – such as suddenly reducing a solo to the merest trickle of notes against thrumming bass and whispered cymbal chatter – or just finding bewitchingly unexpected turns to take in developing a melody. Masterful. Sydney Morning Herald Barney McAll – Piano Julien Wilson – Saxophone Harry Morrison – Bass Danny Fischer – Drums Check out Barney McAll