Stevie Wonder tribute show with an all-star line-up of musicians.

Stevie Wonder tribute show with an all-star line-up of musicians.

Bird's Basement Octet, directed by Gianni Turcio.

Back to Basie pays tribute to all the great big bands of the 40's 50's and 60's. A 10 piece group comprised of some of Melbourne's best musicians. Founded by drummer Josh Koop and bassist Toshi Clinch who has studied directly from members of the Basie Big Band. The band will be performing a range of classic big band repertoire that has been re-orchestrated for the smaller sized band. For their debut performance at the Paris Cat on the 1st of February they will feature local vocalist Harriett Allcroft. Performing a swinging night featuring the great vocal repertoire from the original Count Basie Bigband. It is a night not to be missed and we look forward to seeing you there.

John Montesante Jazz Band residency, feat. the finest of local Melbourne jazz talent. Free entry www.thewaterrathotel.com.au

Rosendahl-Turcio-Clinch Trio

Niels Rosendahl (tenor saxophone), Gianni Turcio (piano) and Toshi Clinch (bass) come together for a special and intimate performance, combining their vast collective experience to present a concert of beautiful and fun jazz standards and original compositions.

A long-time monthly Monday night big band residency featuring Melbourne's finest and first-call jazz and session musicians.

This month's featured artist: Harriet Allcroft

Regular jazz combo residency lead by Melbourne trumpeter/arranger/producer John Montesante.

Bird's Basement Octet, directed by Gianni Turico.

Standard jazz repertoire.

Belinda Parsons - voice Niels Rosendahl - saxophone Sam Keevers - piano Sam Anning - bass Ryan Menezes - drums

A tribute to the great Count Basie Orchestra, featuring new arrangements of Basie classics.

Original jazz repertoire.

Kathleen Halloran - guitar Xani Kolac - violin Niels Rosendahl - saxophone Kim May - bass Darryn Farrugia - drums

A long-time monthly Monday night big band residency featuring Melbourne's finest and first-call jazz and session musicians.

This month's featured artist: Nina Ferro.

Original, contemporary and standard hard bop, funk & soul jazz - tunes from my new album, "No Time for Talkers" and more.

Niels Rosendahl - saxophone Mat Jodrell - trumpet Jack Pantazis - guitar Kim May - bass Gerry Pantazis - drums

Epic Melbourne fusion band featuring music from:

Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton, Steely Dan, Grover Washington jnr, Dave Grusin, Dave Sanborn, Yellowjackets, Jaco Pastorius, Mike Stern….and more!!

• Niels Rosendahl-sax (subbing-in for Lachlan Davidson)
• Gianni Turcio-keys,
• Jack Pantazis-guitar
• Evripides Evripidou
• Darryn Farrugia-drums

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