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

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Experience the soulful voice of the sarangi and the rhythmic heartbeat of the tabla in an intimate evening of Hindustani classical music. Sangeet Mishra (Mumbai) and Niranjan Deodhar (Sydney) bring the living tradition of Benaras to Australia — an art passed down through generations, now offered to you in an evening of rare beauty.

This particular session is a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of afternoon raags (based on the tradition of melodic patterns associated with the time of the day).

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. 

French-Australian jazz vocalist and recent graduate from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Angelina Pona, is making her mark on the Eora/Sydney jazz scene, captivating audiences with her rich, warm tones. Through her blend of exemplary technique, improvisation and heartfelt emotions, she delivers passionate performances of original music and arrangements of jazz standards.  With support from the NSW’s Government (Sound NSW), Angelina attended the Siena Jazz International Summer Workshop in 2025, where she learned from renowned musicians, Norma Winstone, Walter Smith III, Eric Mcpherson and more. Thomas Odell on piano, Max Alduca on double bass, Tim Geldens on drums, and special guest, Leah Berry on vocals.  YOUTUBE CLIP HERE

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

The 8pm has sold out. 6pm just announced.  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

Saxophonist Tom Fell presents the Sydney launch of his debut album Mantra, featuring six original compositions performed by a quartet of leading Australian improvisers.

Recorded in October 2025 (with support from ArtsACT), Mantra brings together pianist Steve Barry (SYD), bassist Christopher Pound (CBR) and drummer Nicholas McBride (CBR). The music moves between blues-inflected modern jazz and more open, contemplative forms.

This performance marks the first Sydney presentation of the album as a complete work, with the quartet performing the music in a single continuous set.

Originally from Solo, Indonesia, Jacob Jayasena is a rising voice in contemporary jazz whose music bridges cultures, histories, and traditions. Mentored by leading jazz figures Indra Lesmana, Judy Bailey, Kevin Hunt, and Steve Barry, Jacob has developed a sound that is bold, expressive, and unmistakably his own. His music draws from an extraordinary range of influences, weaving together American and Australian jazz, Javanese gamelan, Western classical music, and 17th-century Baroque partimento. Jacob leads a new dynamic trio featuring Henry Hall on bass and Tom Vogel on drums. Together, they invite audiences on a thrilling musical journey where jazz meets classical form, mythology meets history, and tradition meets innovation.

★★★★.5 "The Advent of Mosaic, a strong band full of expressive musicians, is a significant event in Australian Jazz History" - Eric Myers, The Australian

Mosaic is a vibrant 10-piece contemporary jazz ensemble emerging as an exciting force in Sydney. Performing all-original works by Australian composers under 25, they create a uniquely youthful sound. They make their Church Street Studios debut July 3, the final Sydney date of their “Rinse and Repeat Tour.” Their second album, Rinse and Repeat (May 2026), features interstate collaborations and vocalists Leah Reinhardt and Liz Player. Their debut reached #2 on the ARIA Jazz & Blues charts. “One of the most exciting new acts in the city’s jazz scene” – Eastside Radio.

Bringing together Australia’s finest female exponents of this unique and beautiful Andean instrument, the CHARANGO. This next instalment will feature vibrant performances from accomplished ‘charanguistas’ and multi-instrumentalists. Presenting an array of traditional and contemporary pieces.

Featured musicians: Valerie Rodriguez, Lily Guerrero, Sonia Cordero, Solange Hidalgo, Plus special guests. Hosted by Cesar Marin 

Request tickets via email at: charangoinfo@gmail.com  ​

Described as ‘Psychedelic Classical’, The Nano Symphony creates a textural world of ethereal soundscapes  with voice, piano, clarinet, and viola. They’ll be sharing new works from their debut album Dimensional: “We love making music that goes where most wouldn’t dare to venture—Dimensional is the epitome of that. Rich and moody with a side of psychedelic.” Fresh from the release of her debut album Heartsongs, Cassie To will share pieces exploring everything from family milestones to mental health. Performed on piano with string quartet and ambient synths, her cinematic sound blends intimate storytelling with lush, atmospheric textures. Expect a relaxed, intimate afternoon of boundary-pushing music that sits somewhere between the concert hall and a dream.

To mark NAIDOC Week 2026, Ensemble Offspring presents a powerful 30-minute work for quintet and narrator, by our First Nations Composer in Residence. Mark Munk Ross.  - The Lucky Country Panel with Sonya Holowell, Nicole Smede, Mark Munk Ross and Cianna Walker. * World Premiere - Event Duration: 70 minutes

Performers: Mark Munk Ross (voice), Claire Edwardes (Artistic Director, percussion), Lamorna Nightingale (flutes), Jason Noble (clarinets), Rowena Macneish (cello)

Panel: Sonya Holowell, Nicole Smede, Mark Munk Ross, Cianna Walker. 

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Photo: Nicole Smede by Keith Saunders

Keala Burns - Bearing a legacy of classical training, Keala's musical journey began in Sydney, as a member of Gondwana Voices. Vocally, she is equally at home performing jazz standards, as a solo acoustic singer songwriter, or on the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall stage performing classical works. She has been awarded a prestigious 4-year full scholarship at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Jacob Jayasena -  Jacob grew up in Solo, Indonesia. In 2020, Jacob moved to Australia to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music High School where he studied with Dr Steve Barry, Dr Kevin Hunt, and the late Judy Bailey OAM. He has since continued his tertiary studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he was awarded the John and Dorothy Vimpani Pianoforte Fund.

Song and His Friends is a new concert series presenting intimate live performances by a young generation of musicians in small studio settings. This inaugural concert features Helen Kim (flute) and Annie Yueming Wang (piano) in a flute and piano recital.  The programme brings together established flute repertoire and contemporary music, spanning the Classical period, Romantic virtuosity, French modernism, and a new work by Sydney-based composer Yurun Song.  The concert includes works by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, Saverio Mercadante, and Yurun Song.

Peter Doublinszki and Elsen Price present a duo programme where Baroque music, jazz improvisation, and Hungarian folk influence meet in a single, evolving performance. Works by J. S. & C. P. E. Bach, Handel, Charlie Parker, and others, alongside original compositions, form the starting material. Treated as open form, this repertoire becomes a shared field for improvisation, where Baroque performance practice and jazz are understood as parallel approaches to invention. Structure is not fixed, but tested, stretched, and reshaped in real time. Guitar and double bass function as equal voices in continuous dialogue. The music unfolds through listening, response, and gradual transformation, with form emerging in the moment rather than being predetermined. 

Fabio Barbagallo is a Sicilian classical guitarist with 30 years of passion & experience in Sicilian folk music, performing & recording with many folk music groups. He is among the most active Italian guitarists of his generation, adjudicating at international competitions, and giving concerts and masterclasses around the world and creating the "Solarino International Guitar Festival."  'Scupriri' means "to discover", this Sydney Sicilian Folk Ensemble invites you to experience the richness of Sicilian culture through song, story and language. The ensemble includes traditional Sicilian instruments such as tamburelli and marranzano, along with vocals, accordion, violin, guitar and double bass. You’ll likely be singing along. YOUTUBE HERE 

Adrian Cunningham returns with his quartet for an evening of original music, blending swing, lyricism, and masterful improvisation. A leading voice on the international jazz scene, Cunningham brings a deeply personal sound to the stage, supported by a world-class band.

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