Melbourne Jazz Collective: Big band super sessions

When

7:00 pmWednesday, 24 September 2025

Where

Bird's Basement

11 Singers Ln, Melbourne

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Melbourne Jazz collective pay homage to the spirit of the iconic 1957 documentary “The sound of Jazz” The greatest of all jazz blowing sessions caught on film.

Featuring a stellar line up of some of Melbournes finest jazz musicians “The Melbourne Jazz collective“ a powerhouse 12 pce ensemble perform in the true style of the classic sessions that took place in New York, Chicago and Kansas City jazz clubs golden era that inspire and push the boundaries of creativity, imagination and musicianship.

Let the good times roll!

Lineup:

Andrew Swann - Drums / vocals 
Paul Williamson - Tenor and Baritone Sax /vocals
Carlo Barbaro - Tenor sax 
Sam Boon -Alto / tenor  Sax
Jake Mason- Alto Sax
Thien Pham - Trumpet
Toby Mak - Trumpet 
Paul Coyle - Trumpet
Dave Palmer - Trombone
Don Stewart- Trombone
Shane Ryall - Guitar
Dave Allerdice - Piano 
Kim May - Electric Bass 
Nick Haywood- Acoustic Bass 

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