Original jazz and improvised music every Monday Night.  Intimate, personal, revealing.  Come listen to sinful musicians confess all. 😉 

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Launching her new C.D "Vast Horizon".
 

If you've ever wondered what a "Vast Horizon" sounds like, or how would one "Write on the Waters" Come and join us , along with Brett Hirst, Fabian Hevia and Bill Risby as they use music to explore the answers to these questions.

Back by popular demand! HEADS TALKING are a living breathing sonic odyssey celebrating one of the greatest bands ever, Talking Heads. This is an all star lineup led by the incomparable talent of Ilan Kidron, with Jak Housden and Seb Bartels guitars, Robyn Loau and Miranda Carey BV's, Shannon Graham keys, Evan Mannell on drums and Jonathan Zwartz bass. Awesome music, unparalleled fun, and much dancing. The room will be set up so that people who want to can hit the dance floor. 

Spontaneous compositions via a whiteboard and 4 of Sydney's best improvising musicians, Daniel Pliner and Novak Manojlovic on 2 real grand pianos,  Jacques Emery on double bass, and Alon Ilsar on drums all directed by Melbourne's Lachlan Mitchell who offers chords to be used in this improvisational experiment.

A unique and singular experience, never seen before or again.

Tina Harrod is one of Australia’s finest singers and songwriters, emerging from Sydney’s 1990s soul and funk scene alongside Jackie Orszaczky. Since then, she has released four acclaimed solo albums and become a sought-after backing vocalist for artists including Jimmy Barnes. Her work is defined by authenticity, expressive storytelling and a refined musical sensibility that brings vivid characters to life. Her album Worksongs earned a Jazz Bell Award and ARIA recognition, cementing her reputation. On stage, she is magnetic and emotionally direct. Tina is currently recording her fifth album and will perform new material alongside songs inspired by Joni Mitchell and Nina Simone, continuing her evolving artistic journey.   MORE INFO

Led by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jeremy Rose, this quartet brings together some of Australia’s most compelling improvisers: pianist Steve Barry, bassist Noel Mason and drummer Alex Hirlian. Forged through years of regular collaboration, the group has developed a distinctive collective voice grounded in lyrical composition, spacious improvisation and a deep sense of musical conversation.  At its heart, this is music about presence - musicians listening closely, shaping the moment together, and inviting audiences into a shared experience of connection and discovery. Described by Rhythms Magazine as “state-of-the-art acoustic jazz, impeccably performed, sanguine in nature, brimming with hope,” the Jeremy Rose Quartet offers a compelling and deeply human live performance.

I’m really excited to be back for a one-off, intimate Sydney show, my first in 4 years :)  This night is a bit of a snapshot of where I’m at creatively right now, moving through a timeline of songs marking different moments (getting stuck, starting again, figuring things out as I go). I’ll be playing some of my recent material, as well as songs I’ve co-written with collaborators around London, which have been a big part of my journey lately.​

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It’s part live show, part open reflection, just a bit of a look at the ups, downs, and everything in between when it comes to me making music.

A unique modern jazz trio led by pianist and composer Oliver Smith will present a set of original compositions and fresh arrangements, drawing from a broad spectrum of musical influences from Ravel to math rock, exploring a range of rhythmic and harmonic possibilities through dynamic group improvisation. 

Joined by James Watt on bass and Tom Vogel on drums, this group showcases an exciting and original approach to trio playing you do not want to miss!

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American musicians, Kevin Hanrahan (tenor), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Hyun Kim (piano), University of Oklahoma, present a recital of songs of war and anguish by English composers John Ireland and Ivor Gurney and Australian Diana Blom. The anguish of World War I is heard in the words of Christina Rosetti, Frederick William Harvey among others, plus stories told by Australian and Turkish soldiers from the Gallipoli campaign. And the voices of fiction’s Sydney Carton, Frederick Wentworth and Katherina Minola, plus real-life Australian Elizabeth Macquarie, are set as famous last words.

Global Folk & Sonido present:  Bringing together 5 of Australia’s finest exponents of this unique and beautiful Andean instrument, the CHARANGO. This fifth instalment will feature vibrant performances from accomplished ‘charanguistas’ and multi-instrumentalists.  The charango has captivated the world for centuries and has now been part of Australia's musical landscape for many decades. Accompanied by winds, strings, percussion and vocals, and featuring an array of traditional and contemporary pieces, join us on a musical journey through the Andes and Latin America. Featured musicians:  Hansel Jimenez, Victor Jimenez, Atilio Villegas, Emiliano Richards, Cesar Marin.   TICKETS VIA EMAIL REQUEST

Singer-songwriter Lucy Burke celebrates the release of her EP Little Ol’ Me

Blending jazz, soul and contemporary influences, Lucy’s music moves between groove-driven, playful moments and more stripped-back, reflective songs. Little Ol’ Me explores identity, memory and self-awareness with both warmth and edge, carried by a distinctive vocal style that shifts from intimate and understated to rich, expressive and full of character. Joined by her stellar band, Lucy brings the EP to life in a close-listening setting that balances intimacy with energy, groove and dynamic lift across the set.

The Pinks are a Blues based anti hero band, playing an eclectic blend of Chicago, psychedelic and country blues.  Consisting of Reg Mombassa, Peter O'Doherty, Continental Robert Susz, Brendan Gallagher, Jonathan Zwartz, Hamish Stuart & Doug Nairn. The musicians behind (and slightly to the left of) the music of  Mental As Anything, Dynamic Hepnotics, Jimmy Little, Mighty Reapers, Dog Trumpet, Karma County, The Starfish Club and more. The Pinks will be doing one show only at Church St Studios and won't make another Sydney appearance in the first half of this year, due to touring commitments, so don't miss out! 

alone : together, the debut solo album by award-winning cellist / composer Hilary Kleinig, explores the sonic possibilities of the cello - bowed, plucked, harmonic and percussive - played alone but together with looping layers and echoes of self. Fusing influences of folk, classical, EDM and pop, alone : together offers listeners music of sublime beauty, symphonic textures, ecstatic grooves and lush harmonies, all created by one multi-layered cello. Joined by a very special local guest in each city for her national album launch tour, Hilary is thrilled to share the stage with Australia's ‘sorceress of percussion’ Claire Edwardes in Sydney. Don’t miss this special performance by these two extraordinary artists, performing alone and together. 

Noria and the Parisians capture the vibrant sounds of Manouche music with all its famous verve, swing and string-busting excitement.

Acclaimed French chanteuse Noria Letts has embarked on an ambitious project to revive the seldom-heard French lyrics of Manouche classics and rework many other French gems into this vivacious musical style.

Totally authentic, with a rich soulful voice, Noria has performed in clubs across France, Switzerland, Canada and New York.

Noria Letts (vocals), Cameron Jones (guitar), Davis Seidel (bass), Steve Ley (drums)

In a relentless and restless world, Stu Larsen went looking for silence and stillness in some of the most remote corners of the globe. Solitude isn’t about escaping life, it’s about slowing down enough to notice it. Writing 12 songs over 12 months while hiding away in 12 different locations around the world with nothing but a guitar, a few cameras and some simple recording equipment. Over the course of this project, Larsen re-discovered that something magical happens when you completely disconnect from the world and intentionally spend time alone, allowing thoughts and emotions to flow, without the constant distractions of a life lived in this modern, connected age. Solitude is set to release on Friday the 19th of June 2026. YOUTUBE

Catherine Traicos is a Perth-based pianist and composer creating intimate, genre-blurring work that draws on classical, ambient and cinematic influences. Her performances centre around acoustic piano and voice, inviting audiences into a focused, immersive listening experience. This performance features original material from a new body of work, shaped by a deep attention to sound, atmosphere and melody. In The Heart Of The Night.  A new record, made near the ocean with Nick Huggins. Improvised, analogue.  YOUTUBE CLIP HERE

Visions of Nar brings together some of the most exciting voices in Australian jazz; pianist Zela Margossian, saxophonist Jeremy Rose. Together they bring in guest percussionist Adem Yilmaz. A kaleidoscopic ride through Armenian folk, jazz and fresh compositions with a nod to the fiery Armenian goddess of water, sea and rain, Nar. This musical journey sends a message of hope and celebration of new beginnings, perfect as the world awakens after a long period of disruption. Their sophomore album, Awakening, is set for release 2026. “…moment’s of transcendent beauty, showcasing remarkable interplay, shimmering with crystalline prose and profound intimacy.” ★★★★1/2  Fine Music Magazine, Barry O'Sullivan

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