Nick Haywood has formed his quartet as part of his PhD research. The purpose of this research is to develop a greater understanding of the conditions...
For the second of his three Yamaha feature artist series concerts, Daniel Gassin changes tack from his usual fare of trio and sextet contemporary jazz...
Having been influenced by singers such as Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson and Diane Schuur to name a few, Rebecca has developed into a seasoned performer....
Manouche is a term derived from the Romany gypsies of Europe, what we in Australia call gypsy jazz. This fine band has been put together by its individual...
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Bennetts Lane is open every night from 8:30pm Unless otherwise specified, gigs normally start at 9:00pm weeknights or 9:30pm on weekends.Ticketing: Online ticketing is available for some gigs, however they will only be available up until 7:30pm on the day of the gig. Unless it is said that the gig is sold out, there will be tickets available on the door at each gig.
Dream autodidact, drummer Allan Browne (recipient of the Don Banks Award, Bell Hall of Fame, + Meggs undying admiration) brings his incredible talent to...
Experienced pianist/composer Tony Gould and the technically prodigious guitarist Peter Petrucci have had a longstanding musical association, spanning over...
Lightly Toasted are very, very excited to launch their album 'Tim'. Initially formed in 2006, this group is made up of young musicians who are mainstays...
New York-based guitar wunderkind Gilad Hekselman shows “distinctive lyricism and … artfulness beyond his years” (All About Jazz). He returns to Melbourne...
At the forefront of European jazz, Dans Les Arbres are masters of textural interplay. They evoke “silence, subtlety and the elusive” (All About Jazz)...
Unrepeatable and spontaneous musical collaborations take place into the early hours of the morning, led by The Grid. So bring your horn, your trumpet or...
The End premieres Night and Day, created by Tim Willis for the 2013 Festival via the coveted PBS Young Elder of Jazz Commission. Known for their...
An alliance of leading improvisers from Melbourne and Sydney, Red Fish Blue perform originals and improvisations with a fusion of influences from Cuba,...
Joined by Jordan Murray (trombone) and Paul Williamson (trumpet), this renowned Melbourne quartet will demonstrate their unique approach to virtuosic...
Celebrate the latest Jazzhead release from the prolific Allan Browne, which draws inspiration from the Zodiac Suites of two groundbreaking 20th century...
Australian saxophonist David Ades first collaborated with Open Loose over a decade ago; hailed as “powerful, imaginative and compelling jazz” (Sydney...
The archetypal improvising ensemble of New York’s avant-garde scene, Open Loose explores the world of open form improvisation. Each performance strives...
Australian Premiere & Festival Exclusive Hailed for his “vast technique and exploratory agility" (The Australian), pianist/composer Sean Wayland teams up...
Pianist/composer Kekko Fornarelli's unique sound combines classical influences, Mediterranean tonalities and Nordic modernity with flashes of Michel...
Australian Premiere & Festival Exclusive An artist of consummate skill and ability, James Carter joins forces with Australian Jazz Saxophone Award winner...
Leading Jerusalem-based pianist Omri Mor and his Trio have created a vibrant new musical language through their new AndalouJazz project, weaving an...
After four sold-out shows with the Dr Lonnie Smith Trio at the 2012 Melbourne International Jazz Festival, drummer extraordinaire Jamire Williams returns...
With a reputation for unorthodox instrumentation, lightning-fast technique and a vast repertoire of styles spanning folk, classical, electro-pop and soul,...
With a three decade career and a discography that includes over a dozen eclectic and innovative recordings, Mike Stern is one of the premier jazz-fusion...
Late last year veteran bassist David Tolley made an inspiring return to live music performance after major setbacks from serious illnesses. Always an...
Joe Chindamo, a Yamaha endorsed pianist, is an outstanding recording artist who regularly tops the jazz charts at home in Australia, New Zealand and...
The John Montesante Quintet (JMQ) is a stylish, horn-led combo, founded in 1991 by jazz trumpet, arranger, composer John Montesante. The band members...
If there was one voice in Australian jazz more recognized than any other, it would be that of Vince Jones. Our leading vocalist, interpreter, trumpet...
Featuring three of Australia's most accomplished, distinctive and versatile musicians, the Julien Wilson Trio was formed in 2004. Wilson and Magnusson...
Young expatriate Australian jazz guitarist Quentin Angus has made very impressive progress after moving to New York just a few years ago, including an...
This ensemble is co-led by Andrew Brooks (alto & soprano saxophone) and Berish Bilander (piano/keys), who met in Perth, and moved to Melbourne after...
Sydney pianist Steven Barry is a finalist for 2012 Young Australian of the Year Jazz Bell Award. Originally from New Zealand, Barry quickly became an...
Adam Katz (keyboards) is another product from the Monash University jazz course, which has given him the opportunity to hone his craft with the likes of...
Tonight we bring to you the 'Next Generation' of talent from the David Jaanz School of Singing.
Yvette Johansson exudes all the flair and elegance that great jazz vocalists of the past have founded their craft upon. Her range, both vocally and...
Melbourne sextet The Tiger & Me weave a rare mixture of styles and sounds as three lead vocalists exchange and merge tunes from whispered ballad to...
Tal Cohen, regarded as one of the most exciting young jazz pianists around, is a fine talent who brings to the stage a refreshing approach to jazz piano,...
Cannonball' is a fresh sextet that features the jazz/groove/soul music of Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley. The music of this genre has a heavy blues and...
Grace Knight is that rare artist who not only crosses generations, she crosses genres. Arriving in Perth from the UK in 1977, Grace found her way into the...
In the spirit of the New York jazz clubs, the Bennetts Lane BIG Band was conceived in 2001, as a vehicle to progress and present an all-Australian,...
The Meltdown is the newest 8 piece Jazz Soul/Rhythm & Blues Group to grace Melbourne’s live music scene. Simon Burke’s blues infused vocals are...
Formed in 2007, WAMi Award-winning Abbey|Foster|Falle is an exciting collaboration between bassist Nick Abbey, pianist Chris Foster, and drummer Ben...
An outstanding singer" .....Laurence Donahue -Green (All about Jazz, New York) Vocalist, improviser and songwriter, Julie O'Hara has been active in jazz...
Emma Gilmartin has gained a reputation as one of Australia's most talented jazz vocalists. Her voice is undeniably beautiful with "a crystalline purity of...
Daniel Gassin, Yamaha feature artist and exemplary practitioner of the piano, opens his Yamaha feature artist series with his trio featuring Ben Robertson...
Italian jazz saxophonist and composer Mirko Guerrini, on his fourth visit to Melbourne has had an extended stay. For this last performance on this visit,...
Margret RoadKnight is renowned for her powerful vocals and interpretive skills, her wide-ranging roots-based repertoire, her enduring presence on the...
This ensemble, led by Chilean born percussionist, composer Alex Pertout and Sri Lankan born vocalist, composer Nilusha Dassenaike, embraces an authentic...
Rita Satch is the best singer songwriter to hit the scene in a long time, a precocious talent” – Mark Fitzgibbon (Internationally acclaimed jazz pianist)...
Emerging pianist/composer Nat Bartsch (winner of the 2010 Melbourne Prize for Music Development Award) has a distinctive, reflective voice in the...
Bill #1: TakTok are a new quintet led by Arlene Fletcher. Hear them as they take on new original music and some cheeky arrangements influenced by Mehldau,...
Bassist and composer Samuel Zerna will be presenting new and original compositions performed by the well-weathered vehicle the Sam Zerna Quintet. Since...
Students from the Contemporary Music Performance stream present two performances of original works and arrangements for small ensembles. Three of the best...
Ever the raconteur, Allan Browne's sets at Bennetts Lane on a Monday often feature word play. This time it's official, with Browne's poetry - written in...
Three time ARIA Award winning jazz pianist and composer Andrea Keller leads her long-running Andrea Keller Quartet (AKQ), which features longtime...
Emma Gilmartin has gained a reputation as one of Australia’s most talented jazz vocalists. Her voice is undeniably beautiful with “a crystalline purity of...
"An outstanding singer" .....Laurence Donahue -Green (All about Jazz, New York) Vocalist, improviser and songwriter, Julie O'Hara has been active in jazz...
This dynamic trio make their return to the MJC with a clutch of new compositions and an ever-evolving approach to improvisation in what promises to be...
Melbourne guitarists James Sherlock and Stephen Magnusson reprise their acclaimed solo concert from last year. Both have produced solo guitar albums, and...
Whirling waltzes, driving country rhythms and breakneck gypsy virtuosity; mix it all together and you have some idea of what Eyal & the Skeleton Crew have...
TakTok are a new quintet led by Arlene Fletcher. Hear them as they take on new original music and some cheeky arrangements influenced by Mehldau, The Bad...
Panorama do Brasil draws on the diverse musical landscape of Brazil: music with influences from the arid interior, the Amazonian basin, and the streets of...
He is affection and the present moment because he has thrown open the house to the snow foam of winter and to the noises of summer-he who purified...
American saxophonist Justin Wood originally hails from the far Northeastern outpost of Presque Isle, Maine, which may explain the warmth in the sound of...
As soul diva Christine Anu prepares to take to the stage as ‘Bloody Mary’ in the Brisbane season of the hit musical South Pacific, she is excited to...
The music of Omelette pivots between written and improvised music-making. The written serves to suggest a direction, feeling or colour, the improvised to...
After the successful recording of the album Brood Groove recorded at the ABC in 2011, Christopher Young will play pieces from the album and new...
Allan Browne, Andrea Keller & Tamara Murphy formed their trio in 2003 for the Melbourne Women's International Jazz Festival and made magical masterpieces...
Outstanding multi-instrumentalist Stephen Grant (cornet, piano, piano accordion, trombone and saxophone) is a real musician's musician who - like a...
The Remco Keijzer Quintet has been through many incarnations in the last several years, having appeared at major clubs, concerts and festivals around...
Contemporary pianist/composer Marc Hannaford, trumpeter Scott Tinkler and Sydney drummer Simon Barker are three Australians dedicated to forging a new...
Mo Award 2001, 2003 & 2004 (Australian Entertainment Industry), National Jazz Award (1998) winner and A.R.I.A Finalist 2001, and 2004 (Australian...
Nat Bartsch Trio is a contemporary ensemble influenced by indie, folk, Australian and European improvised music. The trio showcases pianist Bartsch's...
Italian jazz saxophonist and composer Mirko Guerrini has performed with many leading Italian musicians including Stefano Bollani, Stefano Battaglia and...
Jazz smarts sculpt elegant pop”- ABC Limelight "Blossom Dearie meets Rickie Lee Jones" - Billy Pinell, JB HiFi mag. Singer/songwriter, boogie-woogie...
South African born jazz vocalist and violinist, Fem Belling's versatile voice and powerful stage presence, lends authenticity, verve and warmth to the...
World famous improvising legends and one of Australia’s great cult bands THE NECKS return home for their much-anticipated annual Australian tour. Renowned...
Having played at last year’s Melbourne International Jazz Festival to great acclaim, The Hue Blanes Trio looks forward to playing three special...
Frock has created a unique place on the fertile Australian musical landscape. A band that continues to defy categorisation despite jazz, world, pop and...
The Genie's distinctive dub/fusion/reggae soup (with extra chops) is finally back at Bennetts Lane. Their long awaited return happens out of the happy...
In early 2012 after much time travelling abroad, Melbourne based drummer Aaron McCoullough recorded his debut release 'Portrait Of Thoughts' featuring...
Allan Browne brings his friend Paul Grabowsky back to Monday nights to join Frank DiSario in considering the works of Marcel Proust and their relationship...
Acclaimed Brisbane jazz trio TRICHOTOMY present the Melbourne premiere of their new suite of music for trio & string quartet. Formerly known as...
Emma Franz is a jazz singer, composer and filmmaker with 20 years experience on stage, radio, and television as a performer, recording artist, director...
Matt Kirsch (guitar), Ben Robertson (double bass) & Darryn Farrugia (drums) formed this trio in Melbourne in the early 1990's, gigging regularly at...
Inspired by the likes of Django Reinhardt, Andrew Bird and folk music from around the planet, The Bearded Gypsy Band play an eclectic mix of original...
Grammy nominated pianist Judy Carmichael, the musician critics have referred to as "astounding, flawless and captivating" (The New York Times) has played...
Pianist Tony Gould is one of Australia’s most eminent jazz musicians : a member of the Bell Awards Hall Of Fame, and a recipient of Don Banks Fellowship,...
Sydney baritone saxophonist Steve Fitzmaurice brings together Melbourne's finest musicians for a night of Mingus mayhem! Mingus Amongst Us is 9 piece band...
Having won the 2011 Australian Bell Award for "Best Vocal Album of the Year" with fierce competition including Vince Jones, Elly finally makes her way...
The End, who recently launched their much-anticipated new album "Keep Your Chin Up" here to a well-deserved overwhelming response, is back for one night...
Tim Stevens Trio, formed about ten years ago, has produced four distinguished albums in its time together and maintained a steady development throughout...
Recently returned from performing in Argentina, the ever-creative and versatile guitarist Stephen Magnusson (co-winner of the 2000 National Jazz Award)...
In 2003 tenor saxophonist Jamie Oehlers recorded The Assemblers (Jazzhead), an album that went on to become a favourite amongst Australian jazz fans. With...
Hot, brassy and explosive, Flap! perform music that has been described as both old and new. A rambunctious collage of 1920's jazz, English folk, gypsy...
This special collaboration featuring two of Europe's free jazz originators, Germany's Mani Neumieier (drums) and Melbourne-based Dutchman Kris Wanders...
Andreas Böhlen is a young German alto saxophonist who is based in Switzerland. Coming to Australia to teach at a summer course in Armidale, NSW, he is...
The second album by Katie Noonan’s jazz trio of 14 years Elixir, “First Seed Ripening” was released in August 2011. Debuting at #1 on the ARIA Jazz charts...
Ranging from fast, powerful, fiery swing to grooving avant-garde, from straight rhythms to ballads, Böhlen’s intelligent musical mind brings an individual...
Featuring Xani Kolac on electric violin and vocals and Mark Leahy on drums and percussion The Twoks have just returned from Edinburgh Fringe Festival and...
An unconventional, free-thinking virtuoso of the acoustic bass guitar, Christopher Hale is widely respected; “a remarkably talented and versatile young...
Respected pianist/composer Dr. Tony Gould is one of the most 'formally' recognised figures to work in the Australian jazz scene (although Gould refers to...
Kim Kellaart (Hammond Organ), Hugh Stuckey (Guitar) and Rory McDougall (Drums) began playing together as a trio in mid 2011. The classic Hammond organ /...
Way Out West's sound has been described as "utterly unique" and has earned the band a loyal local following as well as invitations to play some of the...
From the moment I first heard Elly sing, I knew she had that classic, indefinable thing that makes one a jazz singer. It's not just a sound, or a choice...
This exciting new collaboration between two celebrated artists from different worlds promises to be tempestuous, passionate and romantic. This concert...
Formed in 2002, the Quintet of Eugene Ball (trumpet), Geoff Hughes (guitar), Nick Haywood (acoustic bass), Phil Noy (alto & baritone sax) and Allan Browne...
Dream autodidact, drummer Allan Browne (recipient of the Don Banks Award, Bell Hall of Fame, + Meggs undying admiration) brings a new trio formation to...
Nina Ferro is a London-based jazz/soul vocalist and songwriter who is fast making her mark as one of the hottest young stars of the UK scene. A multi...
Edgy electric guitarist Nashua Lee, a finalist in the 2007 Wangaratta Guitar Jazz Awards finalist, and best-known for his contributions to Murphy's Law,...
The Spence/MacDonald duo dives joyfully headlong into open improvisation and realtime composition. Theirs is a musical universe where beauty and tension,...
Premiered for the MJC on an April 2011 visit, this group is led by expatriate percussionist Steve Heather. He is a V.C.A. graduate who moved to Amsterdam...
Fresh from recent performances with; Gary Bartz, The JB's (feat James Brown rhythm section players Clyde Stubblefield and Fred Thomas), Peter Apfelbaum as...
Australia's premier gypsy swing group, Ultrafox, presents the finest in Le Jazz Hot. French gypsy jazz in the infectious style of Django Reinhardt and The...
Danny Fischer, drummer extraordinaire, has returned from New York and brought with him all the experiences and stories that have nurtured his immense...
Versatile pianist/composer John McAll steps away from his Black Money repertoire to delve into a World Music realm with violinist/composer Tamil Rogeon...
Direct from Salvador, Bahia, Dany Maia brings the authentic sounds of Brazilian music to Australian audiences. Having begun her artistic career touring...
Tim Freedman's Fireside Chat will be an evening of grand piano, sweet melody and pointed opinions. Already renowned as a raconteur between songs, this...
Through their long-term Friday night residency at Bennetts Lane in the late 90s the trio of pianist/composer Jex Saarelaht, bassist Philip Rex and drummer...
This December the 10th Annual Australian Cabaret Showcase is set to introduce a new line up of talent across Australia. The annual event provides a...
2012 marks the 10th anniversary year for the Annual Australian CabaretShowcase and it's set to be the BIGGEST year yet! Entrants in Australia's biggest...
Allan Browne brings his very merry friends to help celebrate the end of the jazz year and the impending start of the new. The now has always courted Al...
Since 2000, the MWIJF seeks each year to form a sextet of leading female musicians to perform and promote their own original material. With trombonist...
Two of the country's finest "song players" take their chordless quartet to the people. Michelle Nicolle is a multi-award winning jazz vocalist with an...
Melbourne-based electric violinist, Xani Kolac has performed at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club many times over the past few years playing with the likes of the...
Having recently returned from music study at The Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music and in New York City, Australian vocalist and...
Pianist and composer Marialy Pacheco is one of the most talented Cuban musicians of her generation. In July this year Marialy became the first woman to be...
At age 20 Olivia Chindamo has already established herself as a serioulsy talented singer having earned the respect of top musicians for her sophistocated...
The Ellen Kirkwood Group features jazz musicians with an inspired mix of youth and experience in Ellen Kirkwood (trumpet, composer, leader) Paul Cutlan...
A concert of jazz spanning the century from the unique and soulful pianist/singer Margie Lu Dyer’s tribute to Bessie Smith, Lil Hardin, Jelly Roll Morton...
Melbourne-based jazz pianist and composer Andrea Keller leads an exciting new collaboration with two of her most celebrated, intriguing and broad-minded...
After soul songstress Christine Anu launched her REWIND - The Aretha Franklin Songbook tour at The Basement in May this year, she has been touring the...
Luke has frequently appeared at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival and has worked with musicians including Ben Frost, Leonard and Slava Grigoryan,...
Late at night, gazing at the Shanghai skyscrapers in the distance, billions of lights shining from the windows form the galaxy of this metropolis,...
The North East Collective made a very impressive appearance at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival as opening act for The Fringe/Tarbaby, playing...
Six-foot frontwoman Emily Lubitz twirls her flaming hair out across a complex and original musical creation, in which virtuoso instrumental performances...
Martin Martini returns with his not drunk but wonderfully disorderly riff on the spirits of Schiele, Klimt, Kokoschka and Hoffmann. The Vienna Project was...
Guitarist Nashua Lee, a finalist in the 2007 Wangaratta Guitar Jazz Awards (and best known for his contributions to Murphy's Law, Barney McAll and Twelve...
World-class alto saxophonist and accomplished composer, David Rex, continually surprises his audience with his combination of technical proficiency and...
Designed in the spirit of old New York jazz clubs, the Bennetts Lane Big Band is an 11-piece all original big band formed to enable the presentation of...
Tonight we celebrate the release of the latest album from Stephen Magnusson Quartet titled MAGNET (in LP, CD and digital formats). A lifetime of...
This is a new collaboration between the highly experienced composer/sonic designer Ren Walters (steel and nylon stringed acoustic guitars, electric...
Katie Weston is a contemporary singer, composer, actor and vocal tutor. She holds an Adv.Dip of Music Performance in Jazz & Contemporary Vocals from NMIT,...
Allan Browne presents most Monday nights at Bennetts Lane in his own poetic, magic and musical way (1st Monday of the month is for the Bennetts Lane BIG...
Tonight we celebrate the life of the brilliant Will Poskitt. His music, his insight, his compassion, his courage and his integrity - his incredible touch....
Sam Keevers puts back together his humpty dumpty of a project - Red Fish Blue.
Gian Slater is one of Australia's most gifted vocalists, improvisers and composers and recipient of the 2012 Creative Australia Fellowshipfrom the...
Jacq Gawler, one of Australia's finest vocalists, performing with the Sam Keevers Quartet in a night of Brazillian and Cuban influenced standards and...
Recently relocated back to Melbourne from Sydney, pianist/composer/ Sam Keevers is joined by Lloyd Swanton (bass), Simon Barker (drums) and Javier Fredes...
Following on from his Bell Award winning sextet release, Fish Boast of Fishing, Peter Knight launches his debut solo album Allotrope (Listen Hear...
Nathaniel Taylor, Kieran Ebert and Costa Hagi present their final recitals for the NMIT Bachelor of Music. Each musician will showcase an exciting set,...
Arlene and Stephanie are two double bass lady friends with a love for bass and beer. Please join them in a night that marks the end of three years at VCA...
A talented and highly charismatic jazz pianist and teacher/author, Steve Sedergreen, has made a vital and indelible imprint on the Melbourne jazz scene...
Murphy’s Law is proud to launch their new album CD, Big Creatures & Little Creatures, written by Tamara Murphy, as winner of the inaugural PBS Young Elder...
Renée Geyer's past is Australian music history. Her career has spanned four decades and is still going strong. A precocious jazz, blues and soul singer in...
The Robert Simone Big Band was formed in November 2010 to perform as part of Rob's end of year Honours recital at the VCA. Its sole purpose was to perform...
Jazz (Tom) and Country (Meg) are two lonely, disparate souls. Both are single and immersed in their careers and busy lives, their friends encourage them...
The James ‘Larry’ Carter quartet was formed after an 18-month residency which saw four musicians create a distinct and individual sound. This music...
Guitarist/composer Alex Stuart graduated from the ANU School of Music Jazz School and moved to Paris in 2005. Since arriving in France he has won awards...
The Generations in Jazz Academy is the brain child of James Morrison and Graeme Lyall. 17 students from around Australia spend a year in Mount Gambier SA...
After sell-out performances in three Melbourne International Jazz Festivals, Yvette Johansson brings her popular tribute to the First Lady of Jazz -the...
SPRING is a quintet comprising - two reeds, piano, bass and drums, and was formed in 2004. Ken Schroder - sax/bass clarinet, Cheryl Clark - sax/oboe,...
Melbourne's Julia Messenger earns rave reviews around the world for her exquisite vocal technique and ability to get to the heart of a song. The versatile...
If I get three musical discoveries of this calibre out of the hundreds of new musical experiences that come my way annually, I count myself blessed.'...
Despite coming from different parts of the globe, Australian blues/guitar maestro Ray Beadle and sultry Canadian chanteuse Jill Barber are united by a...
This acclaimed British ensemble combines the rare talents of saxophonist/bass clarinettist Tim Garland (best known for his work with Chick Corea, and Bill...
After being involved with a host of artists from the Yarra Yarra Jazz Band, Ross Hannaford, Allan Browne's Rascals, the Dancehall Racketeers, Michelle...
Monash University School of Music presents two nights of music performed by students under the direction of Paul Williamson and Rob Burke. Students...
Paul Grabowsky has brought together students from the Sir Zelman Cowan School of Music, Monash University, and players from the internationally acclaimed...
Imagine Shirley Bassey live at Bennetts Lane! The hype, the glamour, the glitz and a full Orchestra! Well, you'll have to keep imagining. This dame's got...
Tal Cohen is regarded as one of the most exciting young jazz pianists around, a fine talent who brings to the stage a refreshing approach to jazz piano,...
The Toby Wren Quartet performs works from their acclaimed (receiving a **** review in The Australian) 2008 release Everything Must Go with special guest,...
Having launched their debut album The Leaves Stay Green with us in May, Kimba & Ryan return to perform a selection of original melodies and reworked...
Young trombonist Alistair Parsons has been establishing a profile with groups such as Sam Zerna Quintet, Tim Shawcross Septet, Bennetts Lane Big Band and...
Dalgleish, having switched from his usual alto to tenor sax, blazed away, conjuring echoes of great tenor players from Coleman Hawkins to Sonny Rollins to...
Vocalist, improviser and songwriter, Julie O'Hara has been active in jazz for almost twenty years, growing up in Melbourne, Australia, performing with Big...
Since 2000, the MWIJF seeks each year to form a sextet of leading female musicians to perform and promote their own original material. Past members have...
Logic officially launches its new live double DVD/CD "Live", recorded at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club at the end of the band's month-long tour of Asia in 2010....
Gian Slater and Jamie Oehlers are two of Australia's finest musicians. Combining their unique musical conceptions, these two master musicians create a...
Bell Award-winning trombonist Shannon Barnett returns to Australia for a string of performances before heading back to New York, where she has spent the...
The James ‘Larry’ Carter quartet was formed after an 18-month residency at a Melbourne venue saw these four musicians create a distinct and individual...
“Rita Satch is the best singer songwriter to hit the scene in a long time, a precocious talent” – Mark Fitzgibbon (Internationally acclaimed jazz pianist)...
This will be a night to remember! Not only will Sarah showcase her new album "Close Your Eyes", she will also celebrate her recent scholarship to The...
In late 2011, Rob Burke (Sax) and legendary jazz pianist Tony Gould released their new CD ‘Live at Bennetts Lane’ (Jazzhead) with long time members of the...
Originally from Brisbane, multi-award winning saxophonist/composer/arranger Jacam Manricks has been a regular visitor from New York in recent years,...
Hendrik Meurkens, a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and the vibraphone, is repeatedly voted into the top spots of reader and critics’ polls in...
Albare iTD have just completed a multi-city jazz club tour in Europe, playing in France, Italy, Germany, Holland and the UK, the highlight of which was...
Songlines Aboriginal Music proudly presents this years “Saltwater Rhythms” at Bennetts Lane in honour of the 20th anniversary the of Mabo native title...
As one of Australia’s most exciting contemporary music ensembles, the Australian Art Orchestra has consistently been at the forefront of improvisation and...
For Four Thursdays in August, the AAO will showcase a handful of its members alongside a selection of emerging musicians at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club,...
This bass-less unit premiered in late 2006, brings together three distinctive stylists (and bandleaders) in emerging talent trombonist Shannon Barnett...
The Jamie Oehlers Quartet is touring Australia promoting Jamie's latest release, Smoke and Mirrors which features the extraordinary talents of US drummer...
Formed in 2002, the quintet of Eugene Ball (trumpet), Geoff Hughes (guitar), Nick Haywood (acoustic bass), Phil Noy (alto & bariton sax) and Allan Browne...
Pianist/composer Steve Russell made his Melbourne debut in 2008 with an impressive trio of Byron Bay- based musicians who also teach at the Southern Cross...
Tim Freedman’s Fireside Chat will be an evening of grand piano, sweet melody and pointed opinions. Already renowned as a raconteur between songs, this...
Jazz guitarist/composer Albert Dadon – aka ALBARE – is touring Australia and Europe, promoting his latest album which he recorded with a dazzling line-up...
James Annesley's group plays a unique style of contemporary jazz with elements of rock and folk music. Performances are energetic and spontaneous, with...
Jazz guitarist/composer Albert Dadon - aka ALBARE - is touring Australia and Europe, promoting his latest album which he recorded with a dazzling line-up...
Pianist/composer Gemma Turvey leads a reduced version of her chamber ensemble, The New Palm Court Orchestra, here ahead of launching their new album...
Tonight is presented by the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative- a body funded to present quality innovative live jazz performances. Their program will be released...
This new quartet features the incredible talents of Paul Grabowsky (piano), Paul Williamson (trumpet), Niko Schauble (drums) and Frank DiSario (bass). You...
Dan Sheehan’s ‘Infinite Ape’ quartet was formed late-2011 as an outlet for compositional inquiry. Featuring the incredible talents of Paul Williamson, Sam...
A Case of You' marks a turning point Edo has come of age as a unique voice, songwriter and solo artist. It is time to share that growth with his fans, and...
Over the past few years Hue Blanes has been studying classical voice and piano in an effort to catch up on a youth playing nothing but jazz piano and...
Kristina Miltiadou will be transforming her RnB-flavoured pop tunes into an indulgent soul set for one night only at Melbourne’s intimate jazz bar,...
The Daimon Brunton Quintet is launching their brand new album 'Wah Sa' for the MJC at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club on Sunday 15th July. The Daimon Brunton...
Wah Sa is nothing less than jazz-groove lightning in a bottle. It’s the fourth album from the Daimon Brunton Quintet and rst to be recorded live. Wah Sa...
Allan Browne brings his new band to Bennetts Lane featuring his wife Margie Lou Dyer for a night of New Orleansean mayhem. Bringing to life the music of...
The Irwell Street String Band features the delightfully vintage voiced Hetty Kate backed by the master guitar (and ukulele) of Sam Lemann, the warm...
Drummer Craig Simon returns with a great line up for his Collective, featuring Hugh Stuckey (guitar), Daniel Gassin (piano) and Sam Zerna (bass). Widely...
After returning from a short east coast tour, Elly Hoyt winner of Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album 2011, will be singing new originals and standards. She...
Ben Hauptmann’s music has been described as "Lavishly produced, Hauptmann's music is as sparkling as the night sky using a breadth of global reference...
The Juilliard Jazz Sextet features Carl Allen on drums and Rodney Jones on guitar alongside graduate students from the Jazz Faculty of the Juilliard...
The pairing of Melbourne guitarists James Sherlock and Stephen Magnusson in solo sets produced one of the highlights of our 2011 program. Both have...
The End return to Bennetts Lane to launch their much-anticipated new album "Keep Your Chin Up". They will be performing all the tracks from this new album...
German-American jazz pianist Benny Lackner lived in the US almost 20 years, and about half of that in NYC. In the States he studied at the California...
This is a new Melbourne/ Sydney collaboration performs in a totally improvising format. Even though each member of Palaver is a bandleader/composer and...
Sarah McKenzie is a musical marvel. She sings with the kind of phrasing that only a true jazz singer can come up with while her groove of the piano is the...
Paul Williamson's quartet will debut a new repertoire of music which explores the group interaction of four individual and gifted improvisers - Paul...
Saxophonist Trevor Watts (alto & soprano) is an important figure from the British free jazz scene of the '60s, as a founding member of the Spontaneous...
Elly has just returned from overseas after performing in New York and attending the Stanford jazz workshop, California. She is inspired and excited to...
Focusing on collective improvisation, Motion's music unfolds with unexpected turns, textural improvisations and treads a line between simplicity and...
ARIA Award-winning saxophonist and composer Sandy Evans (Australian Art Orchestra, Ten Part Invention, Sandy Evans Trio, Clarion Fracture Zone) is joined...
Evening Soundwalks return after their hugely popular debut at the 2011 Festival. This year, join celebrated landscape architect and acoustic ecologist...
Unpredictable, unrepeatable and spontaneous collaborations take place into the early hours of the morning, led by the Nick Martyn Trio. So bring your...
This genre-defying ensemble distils jazz, hip-hop, R&B and rock into a singularly unique voice. “We can go anywhere, literally anywhere, we want to go. We...
Playing freewheeling acoustic jazz with a hybrid of Afro-American rhythm heritage and lyrical European influences, Norwegian outfit Motif comprises some...
Dr Lonnie Smith is a phenomenal B3 burner who can light up a room with visceral intensity or lay down some of the nastiest funk ever played on an organ.”...
"Dr Lonnie Smith is a phenomenal B3 burner who can light up a room with visceral intensity or lay down some of the nastiest funk ever played on an organ.”...
Renaud Garcia-Fons (bass) weaves his masterful blend of jazz, flamenco, world, Middle Eastern and classical styles. Hear for yourself why Garcia-Fons is...
Hiromi’s “remarkable virtuosity, constant creativity, and utter joy at playing” (Jazz Around Town) are showcased in an intimate club show. She will be...
In the spirit of New York jazz clubs, the Bennetts Lane Big Band present an all-Australian, all-original ensemble of Melbourne’s leading young improvisers...
Ever the raconteur, Allan Browne's sets at Bennett's Lane on a Monday often feature word play. This time it's official, with Browne's poetry - written in...
The Luca Ciarla Quartet blends contemporary jazz and ethnic music to create an irresistible Mediterranean sound with a gypsy touch. After appearances in...
A composer, improviser and performer at the vanguard of the international jazz scene, Eli Degibri has been hailed by the New York Times as “a very modern...
“A wildly successful integration of classical, jazz and electronica” (Sunday Herald Sun), Murphy’s Law premieres Big Creatures & Little Creatures: The...
"A wildly successful integration of classical, jazz and electronica" - Sunday Herald Sun Murphy's Law premieres Big Creatures & Little Creatures: The...
Robert Hurst has performed and recorded with Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr, Diana Krall, Charles Lloyd and Robert Glasper, and made the...
What better way for one of Australia’s most awarded and original jazz artists to celebrate his 75th birthday than by kick-starting the 2012 Festival’s...
Nat Bartsch Trio has gained a reputation for playing touching, beautiful music with clarity and honesty. A contemporary jazz piano trio based in...
Paul Grabowsky, internationally acclaimed composer and pianist with an extraordinary list of achievements and awards in his wake, often seeks the missing...
Christopher Young (soprano sax, flutes and bass clarinet) is best-known for co-leading the Lewis and Young Ensemble in the 1990s with well-known...