Uptown Jazz Cafe - Melbourne's newest jazz and improvised music venue

This Week...

 

Wednesday
March 20


Bebop Wednesdays presents -
The Sam Keevers Trio!

Sam Keevers is one of the most amazing jazz pianists in the country. This week features him with a stellar line up playing swinging standards and lyrical songs by composers as diverse as, Fats Waller, Thelonious Monk and the Buena Vista Social Club.


Sam has performed and recorded with international artists such as Chris Potter, John Scofield, Ron Carter, Bobby Previte's Bitches Brew Project and Joe Bataan. 

In 1996 he formed the 14 piece Latin Jazz group "Los Cabrones" which continues to perform around Melbourne and has performed at international festivals in China and New Caledonia. 

In 2004 Sam toured Europe with the Jamie Oehlers Quartet performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Edinburgh Jazz Festival, Galway Arts Festival, a tour of Ireland and a residency at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. 

Sam was a finalist for the Freedman Jazz Fellowship in 2005 and was nominated for an ARIA award for the album "Grace", a duo recording with Jamie Oehlers. 

Long time member of the Vince Jones ensemble, founding member of Australia'a premier afro-cuban jazz orchestra "Los Cabrones," the Jamie Oehlers Quintet, the Sam Keevers Nonet featuring Bernie McGann, and the "Red Fish Blue," Sam's music is always joyful and inspired and a treat to be part of, whether playing swinging standards in the 60's Herbie Hancock vein or his heavily latin influenced originals, Uptown is very much looking forward to this performance....


Sam Keevers - piano
Chris Hale – bass
Danny Fischer – drums







$25/20 concession - cash on entry /cards fine at the bar -  doors open 7.30, music from 8pm. 


doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.

 

bookings please email us - uptownjazzcafe@email.com

 

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Thursday
March 21


The John Scurry Quartet

Legendary Melbourne guitarist John Scurry returns to Uptown this Thursday with a beautiful quartet playing old style jazz tunes into the night.

John Scurry has been a stalwart of the Australian swing and traditional jazz scene for 5 decades, while simultaneously being a renowned visual artist and teacher. He has performed at major jazz festivals throughout Australia, Europe and North America with iconic bands including The Red Onions, and his paintings have been exhibited at establishments as prestigious as the National Gallery of Victoria and the Art Gallery of NSW.

Eugene Ball trumpet,
Pierre Jaquinot guitar,
Howard Cairns double bass,
John Scurry guitar
 


$25/20 concession.  cash on entry/cards fine at the bar - doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.


bookings please email us - uptownjazzcafe@email.com

 

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Friday
March 22


JULIO AND THE STEVIES!

The very welcome return for possibly the most beautiful jazz trio you will ever hear....
Julio and the Stevies is the trio comprising Julien Wilson - saxophone, Stephen Magnusson - guitar and Steve Grant - accordion

Playing original compositions, as well as unique interpretations of such standards as "my heart belongs to daddy" and "the jitterbug waltz," and even some brazilian classical music, the trio is quiet, lyrical and beautiful to experience.


"The unusual instrumental lineup (tenor saxophone, accordion and nylon-string guitar) magnifies the lyrical tendencies of all three players, who seem to breathe as one as they create quiet but intensely evocative melodies, textures and subtly shifting moods. Listening to the trio is as close as you’re likely to get to dreaming with your eyes open."
Jessica Nicholas


julien wilson – saxophone
steve magnusson - guitar
steve grant – accordion




A special gig not to be missed



$30/25 concession - cash entry - cards fine at the bar


doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.

 

bookings please email us - uptownjazzcafe@email.com

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Saturday
March 23


The Brett Williams Trio w special guest saxophonist Andy Sugg

New York pianist Brett Williams up this Saturday playing modern standards and ballads to blow your mind. Although well known as the keyboard player in the Marcus Miller Band, his love and proficiency in straight ahead jazz is outstanding and a joy to experience. Expect tunes by Thelonious Monk, Fats Waller, Charlie Parker and more....

Brett has performed with artists & musicians including Stevie Wonder, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Marcus Miller, Mumford & Sons, Billy Joel, Chris Thile, Mino Cinelu, Kevin Garrett, Snarky Puppy, Robert Glasper, Jose James, Sean Jones, Keyon Harrold, & Charles Haynes. He has also performed regularly with Jon Batiste on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Williams has already accomplished a significant level of experience on the bandstand & more recently in the studio as well. It is Williams’ openness to a wide range & myriad of musical styles & genres, his “old soul”, & his musical honesty that have helped him create & mold a dynamic sound & voice as a pianist & composer. He released his debut EP S3asons in 2019.


Joining the trio for this special event is the Melbourne tenor sxophonist Andy Sugg.
Andy Sugg is a Melbourne-based saxophonist, composer and band leader. His music fuses jazz, funk, R&B and avant-pop. The Andy Sugg Group is his “blowing band”; a vehicle for extended improvisation in the best tradition of contemporary jazz.
Expect a night of hard swinging music.



$35/30 concession - cash entry - cards fine at the bar

doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.

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bookings - email uptownjazzcafe@email.com and just pay for tickets on arrival



 

Friday
March 22


Julio and the Stevies!

The very welcome return for possibly the most beautiful jazz trio you will ever hear....
Julio and the Stevies is the trio comprising Julien Wilson - saxophone, Stephen Magnusson - guitar and Steve Grant - accordion

Playing original compositions, as well as unique interpretations of such standards as "my heart belongs to daddy" and "the jitterbug waltz," and even some brazilian classical music, the trio is quiet, lyrical and beautiful to experience.


"The unusual instrumental lineup (tenor saxophone, accordion and nylon-string guitar) magnifies the lyrical tendencies of all three players, who seem to breathe as one as they create quiet but intensely evocative melodies, textures and subtly shifting moods. Listening to the trio is as close as you’re likely to get to dreaming with your eyes open."
Jessica Nicholas


julien wilson – saxophone
steve magnusson - guitar
steve grant – accordion




A special gig not to be missed

bookings - uptownjazzcafe@email.com

 

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bookings - email uptownjazzcafe@email.com and just pay for tickets on arrival
 

Thursday
March 28

 

Jeremy Rose Trio

Described as a “creative force” (All About Jazz), saxophonist Jeremy Rose has released over twenty albums of original music and collaborated with some of the music’s most exciting musicians including guitarists Kurt Rosenwinkel and Lionel Loueke. Rose’s projects include the ARIA Award winning The Vampires, Vazesh, Visions of Nar, and the Earshift Orchestra as well as being a tireless advocate for jazz and creative music through his label, Earshift Music. Rose has received numerous awards including an ARIA Aria Award, Art Music Award, two Bell Awards, an APRA Professional Development Award, an Australian Music Prize shortlisting and runner up at the National Jazz Awards.




Join Jeremy with long-term collaborators Sam Anning and Danny Fischer as they explore favourite standards and originals.

Jeremy Rose - tenor saxophone
Sam Anning - bass
Danny Fischer - drums

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bookings - email uptownjazzcafe@email.com