$25.00 – $30.00

After his studies at the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute (formerly the Thelonious Monk Institute), where he was mentored by celebrated trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, drummer, composer, and bandleader Ebs Daramola is rapidly establishing himself as one of Australia’s most compelling new voices. His music blends global influences with fearless creativity, delivering a sound that is both deeply expressive and emotionally resonant.

Having performed with renowned artists such as Herbie Hancock, James Morrison, Barney McAll, Logan Richardson, David Binney, and Harish Raghavan, Ebs brings a wealth of international experience and a bold artistic voice to the stage.

Joining him for this performance are Blakely McLean Davies (double bass), Grant Windsor (piano), Max Bruten (guitar), Jayden Blockley (tenor saxophone), and Kasinda Faase (flute). The sextet will perform a dynamic program of Ebs’ original compositions.

With his debut album on the horizon, this is a chance to catch Ebs Daramola at a pivotal moment — raw, inspired, and on the rise.

The Melbourne Jazz Co-operative:

The Melbourne Jazz Co-operative is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting original live jazz performance by established and emerging artists in Melbourne.

Since 1983 our objectives have been to increase the exposure of contemporary jazz performance by making it accessible to audiences, and to provide award waged performance opportunities for emerging and established artists.

In addition to support derived from member contributions, the MJC is assisted by  the Victorian Government, through Creative Victoria, via its Arts Development Programs. MJC was assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body from 1983-2017 inclusive, and was delighted to receive Australia Council funding of $60,000 for our 2019 program.

The MJC received $40,000 from the Australia Council over the 2021/2022 Financial Year, and was pleased to received a grant of $75,341 from Creative Australia (with Music Australia contribution) for our 2025 Annual Program.

Our sold-out 40th Anniversary Concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre in May 2023 was supported by a $20,000 grant from Creative Victoria’s Creative Projects program.