FRI 2/9 TRIODEGRADABLE with JOSEPH O’CONNOR FRI 16/9 NPCO QUARTET SUN 25/9 PATRICK THIELE SEXTET Pianist/composer Gemma Turvey, together with fellow NPCO members Craig – Premiere (Adelaide/Melbourne) Since moving here in 2013, Italian jazz saxophonist and composer Mirko Beard (vibraphone & percussion) Tom Lee (acoustic bass) and Jeremy After relocating to Melbourne, trumpeter Patrick Thiele established himself as Guerrini has formed a trio collaboration with expatriate Italian drummer Carlo Blackman (violin), present an evening of their evocative original compositions a versatile and authoritative soloist in the Daniel Gassin Sextet, and with artists Alberto Canevali, which produced a CD, Italian Song Book. It is a Jazz journey and arrangements including works by Berio, Brecht, Egberto Gismonti and such as Elliott Dalgleish. He has formed this sextet which highlights the Presenting original through the beauty of different Italian regions’ folk songs. Guerrini and Canevali Rodrigo Amarante. The New Palm Court Orchestra (NPCO) was founded by outstanding pool of talent generated in both Adelaide and Melbourne jazz jazz and improvised are joined by bassist Ben Robertson. Beside the acoustic sounds, the listeners Turvey in 2011 and brings together jazz, classical and improvising musicians. scenes, from people that he grew up with, to the new generation of players music in Melbourne will also hear some echoes of the rural Italian tradition, with some loops and Visit npco.com.au coming through. They will premiere his original compositions, including a since 1983 samples. They are joined by 2015 National Jazz Piano Award winner, Joseph four-part suite, that are mainly in the contemporary ‘straight-ahead’ swinging O’Connor, as guest. Visit www.mirkoguerrini.com SUN 18/9 LACHLAN MITCHELL’S UNCOMFORTABLE SCIENCE style. Joining Thiele, the group features Adelaide musicians Chris Soole (tenor - Debut (Brisbane/Melbourne) sax), Nick Pennington (guitar), Lyndon Gray (acoustic bass), and Angus Allan Browne SUN 4/9 TIM STEVENS & JOSEPH O’CONNOR (Solo Piano) Uncomfortable science is a project started by Brisbane guitarist Lachlan Mason (drums), combined with dynamic Melbourne pianist Sam Keevers. (1944-2015) Mitchell as way to incorporate chord progressions in improvised jams using a Pianist/composer Tim Stevens has both recorded and performed solo over whiteboard and pen to direct improvisations by writing chords and melody. This FRI 30/9 JAMES MULLER QUARTET several years, but this is a rare opportunity to hear younger artist, Joseph episode of unc sci includes an acoustic version, utilising piano for the first time – Premiere (Adelaide/Perth/Melbourne) $25 & $18 con. O’Connor, in a solo setting. A lyrical stylist, Stevens recently revisited his in unc sci history, extra special mystery guests, and an A1 band to bring the Virtuosic Adelaide-based guitarist James Muller is premiering his new quartet, “double trio” project (which had premiered at MRC) at Bennetts Lane. 2013 whiteboard to life. Lachlan Mitchell (spontaneous compositions), with Simon featuring brilliant trumpeter Matt Jodrell, acoustic bassist Sam Anning, and National Jazz Piano Award winner, O’Connor was a finalist in the Freedman Mavin (piano), Paul Bender (bass) and Leigh Fischer (drums), plus special guests. Perth-based drummer Ben vanderWal. Co-winner of the 2000 National Jazz Jazz Fellowship Award, performing with his Trio at the Sydney Opera House in Guitar Award at Wangaratta, Muller had already won the 2000 ARIA & Mo August. His original music is characterised by a cerebral approach, and a FRI 23/9 ALEX & NILUSHSA awards, and 2004 MCA Freedman Fellowship while still in his 20s. He was also sometimes challenging contemporary syntax. - Debut a recipient of a $100,000 two-year Australia Council Fellowship. Muller ALEX & NILUSHA is a collaborative project led by percussionist Alex Pertout released his latest album, Neurotica, in 2014, but is now excited by this FRI 9/9 TONY GOULD QUINTET and vocalist Nilusha Dassenaike which embraces an authentic cross-cultural impressive “dream” line-up. –Debut contemporary sound created in Australia but informed by many cultures, Elder statesman of the non-popular music scene, and renowned pianist/ including their personal Latin American and South Asian roots. Following their Carl Lockett composer, Professor Tony Gould, has recovered from a recent health issue, debut album, Moments In Time, their second release, Tales To Tell, was and is again focusing his energies on his new group, with the young talent of awarded the ‘Premio Internacional’ at the 2015 XIX Cuban Music Awards Paul Cornelius (tenor saxophone) and long-time associate Peter Petrucci (Cubadisco) in Havana. Alex & Nilusha returned to the Cubadisco Festival and (guitar), together with the rhythm team of Frank DiSario (acoustic bass) and Mexico in May 2016, presenting music from their new album, Afterglow. They Lewis Pierre-Humbert (drums). Their repertoire includes originals by both perform with Geoff Hughes (guitar), Liam Butler-Webb (electric piano), Frank Gould and Petrucci, as well as many neglected melodic standards. DiSario (bass) and Ryan Meekness (drums). SUN 11/9 TD3 - NIKO SCHAUBLE’S TIBETAN DIXIE TRIO FRI 23/9 ALLAN BROWNE MEMORIAL CONCERT TD3 is the smallest edition of drummer/composer Niko Schauble’s Tibetan at The Athenaeum, 188 Collins Street Dixie project yet. Formed in 1989 in Berlin to explore composer Schauble’s The MJC has co-ordinated an unique Memorial Concert to pay homage to ‘rhythmelodic concept’, the original quintet format expanded to a 10+ piece drummer/bandleader/poet/ mentor Allan Browne (1944-2015) and his creative in Melbourne after Schauble’s move to Australia. Not long afterwards the contribution to Melbourne’s jazz scene over five decades of music-making. To band recorded their debut album, Nothing Too Serious. 1992 saw Tibetan do some justice to the enormous scope of career, most of the key groups and Dixie perform and record a suite, Ya-it-ma Thang, together with guest musicians he recorded with have been assembled in an impressive display of soloist Arthur Blythe. Expect infectious grooves, haunting melodies, open FRIDAY NIGHTS SUNDAY NIGHTS respect for Browne. Pianists Paul Grabowsky, Andrea Keller, Barney McAll, spaces and dense textures on the journey. In the present trio guitarist Ren @ Bennets Lane @ Uptown Jazz Café, Bob Sedergreen, Tim Stevens and Margie Lou Dyer will be featured, with Walters and Schauble have a long association, including the legendary ’TIP’, 9PM–––––––––– 11PM 8.30PM–––––– 10.30PM groups including Virus with guest Brett Iggulden (of the Red Onions); Onaje; and are joined by Mirko Guerrini (woodwinds), with whom Schauble has $20* / $15* CONCESSION $18* / $12* CONCESSION Julien Wilson; Sam Anning; Allan Browne Quintet; Keller-Murphy- Ball; been playing since his arrival from Italy. 25 Bennets lane. Upstairs Stevens-Haywood; and, Shelley Scown, amongst others. Melbourne 177 Brunswick St. CBD Fitzroy $40/ $30 concessions (+ b/f) through Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au (with $20 Student Rush on the night). Grand piano supplied courtesy of Yamaha Music. Supported by 3PBS-FM & Jazzhead. WWW.MJC.ORG.AU *UNLESS NOTED SUN 30/10 DARRIN ARCHER TRIO SUN 16/10 SEAN FORAN QUINTET Pianist/composer Darrin Archer has gained a reputation as a formidable pianist SAT 1/10 JAMES MULLER QUARTET – Debut/CD Launch (Brisbane/Melbourne) and composer both in Melbourne and Sydney, where he studied with Mike Nock (Adelaide/Perth/Melbourne) $25 & $18 con. Brisbane pianist Sean Foran, most known for his work with the acclaimed trio and Judy Bailey. He was a semi-finalist in The National Jazz Awards (2006), and M.J.C. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: SUPPORT THE CO-OP IN 2016 See September 30th for details. TRICHOTOMY presents his new album, Frame of Reference (on Jazzhead), released his own debut album of originals, Secret World (on NewMarket) in 2004 MJC Membership for 2016 is available is three tiers: Gold level is $75 created for a vibrant new band. Foran recorded the album in the UK, with a to critical acclaim. He won the 2013 APRA/MJFF composer commission, and for the Silver level is $30 ($20 concessions), and Bronze level is $10 SUN 2/10 JOSH KELLY TRIO collection of stunning British musicians. Similar to his work with Trichotomy the performed the work, “Drunken Taxicabs of Absolute Reality” , at the Melbourne for musicians. but may increase after the end of the year. Membership – Debut music is deeply melodic and textural, although with this new extended lineup, it Jazz Fringe Festival. He performs with his Trio featuring Ben Robertson (bass) benefits include free entry for one MJC performance by a Victorian act, Young alto saxophonist, Josh Kelly, leads a new trio which draws influence delves deeper into sounds of classical minimalist composers such as Phillip Glass, and Daniel Farrugia (drums). See: www.myspace/darrinarchertrio concession entry to all MJC performances, special member deals on from two pivotal movements in jazz from the late 50’s: modal jazz and free and Scandinavian jazz. Collaborating with Sean Foran (piano) are Brisbane’s John selected events, and regular giveaways through the e-newsletter. Visit jazz. The trio expands on major ideas from each of these movements, while Parker (drums) and Rafael Karlen (saxophones), together with Melbourne’s ––––––––––––– See www.uptownjazzcafe.com for more gigs our website, email [email protected] or write to 16 Geel Street, incorporating some more unique influences such as the rhythmic interplay Stephen Magnusson (guitar) and Christopher Hale (acoustic bass guitar) ––––––––––––– See www.mjc.org.au www.jazz.org.au www.australianjazz.net Bentleigh 3204, for more details. of modern Australian jazz and the modal concepts found in traditional www.sima.org.au for more news Korean music. The Trio comprises Josh Kelly (alto saxophone), Hiroki FRI 21/10 JOHANNES LUEBBERS DECTET Hoshino (acoustic bass), and Maria Moles (drums). Winner of the 2011 ‘Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year’ (Australian Jazz SIGN UP TO OUR E-NEWS Visit www.joshkellymusic.com ‘Bell’ Awards) and the 2011 ‘Jazz Work of the Year’ (APRA/AMC Art Music Keep up to date by joining our free mailing list.