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

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

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