Live Jazz in Melbourne

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

The Fiona Burnett Band is an exciting ensemble project featuring virtuosic and lyrical soloists performing contemporary popular music, jazz standards and original works. Based on Burnett’s album release Imagine on the ABC Jazz label, the band pays tribute to many well-known songs from the canon of popular music through reimagined interpretations of familiar melodies. Bringing together a dynamic line-up of Fiona Burnett (saxophone), Mina Yu (piano), Christopher Hale (bass) and Rease Cameron (Sydney) (drums), the group delivers a fresh and engaging live experience. “In concert, the transforming fire of Burnett’s imagination is like lava.” DownBeat, USA FIONA BURNETT — SAXOPHONE Fiona Burnett has decades of experience bandleading and forging new creative ground as a performer and composer. Her first major performance was at the Sydney Domain at age 14 in a group led by renowned percussionist Greg Sheehan. At 21, she founded her groundbreaking all-female group Morgana , recognised for its trailblazing contribution to jazz and women in music. Since then, Burnett has led many projects rang

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 5.30PM FOR A 6PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 6PM-8PM) Mina Yu Quartet with strings: Studio Ghibli Step into the magical world of Studio Ghibli! Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies and captivating soundscapes of your favorite Studio Ghibli films, including Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro brought to life by Melbourne's best musicians. For this show, Mina will be joined by a string section to bring the lush orchestral arrangements to an intimate setting. The primary language used in the show will be Japanese to create the atmosphere of a Japanese jazz club. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening of unforgettable music. The Mina Yu Quartet plays with a unique warmth and sophistication. The group consists of some of the most promising talent in Melbourne, who regularly perform with Paris Cat favourites such as Richard Pavlidis and Georgina Docherty. 'Yu is something special; she is one of the most elegant and tasteful pianists.' The Australian A graduate of the internationally acclaimed Manhattan School of Music and Berklee C