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

Modern jazz guitar master James Sherlock is one of the best straight ahead jazz guitar players in Australia. Whether playing in classic guitar trio or with vocalist, he’s right at home with the swinging jazz standards repertoire from the 50’s and 60’s right through to present day, and it is always a delight to be at James's performances.



A significant figure on the Australian jazz scene for a number of years, member of the famous “BOPSTRETCH” band that has held a Wednesday residency at Uptown for almost 10 years.

Having recently been recorded live by ABC FM radio's "JazzTrack," this trio is the quintessential guitar led jazz sound.


 James has performed, toured, recorded and collaborated with a variety of Australian and International musicians; however, the Guitar/Bass/Drums trio has been the backbone of James' performance output for over 20 years. This incarnation of the trio features outstanding young bassist Ben Hanlon and Danny Fischer on drums.


"This could be exhibit A in the case that some of the world's most exciting jazz is being made in Australia.” John Shand - Sydney Morning Herald (“Watermark” review)
“Sherlock is a wonderful guitarist, and a craftsman of songs possessing beauty and depth. “Solo” should make a few Top 10s of the year and help propel Sherlock onto the bigger stage he surely deserves. Definitely a name to watch out for.” Ian Patterson, All About Jazz.








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Doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.

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Kadambawa is a new project led by Melbourne drummer and composer Jerush Perera. Drawing on his Sri Lankan heritage alongside contemporary jazz and improvisation, Jerush's music brings together influences from traditional Sri Lankan rhythms, South Asian musical traditions, and modern contemporary music to create a distinctive new sound.

With his debut album set to be recorded in September, Kadambawa explores themes of identity, heritage, community, and cultural connection through collaborative composition and improvisation. The music moves between intricate rhythmic textures, lyrical melodies, and open improvisation, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted in tradition and constantly evolving.

This performance offers a preview of music from the upcoming album, featuring :

Jerush Perera – Drums
Oscar Bruten – Saxophone
Saffi Campbell-Walker – Piano
Max Bruten – Guitar
Jack Harris – Double Bass
Malavika Harish – Bansuri and Flute


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Cash entry - cards fine at the bar

Doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.

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The incredible New York ex-pat guitarist Hugh Stuckey holds sway this Friday, playing his mix of swinging jazz standards in the classic guitar trio format

Originally from Adelaide, Hugh has become an in-demand player on the Melbourne scene and has earned the respect and luv of his peers and audiences alike. Finalist in the National Jazz Awards at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival, he also supported the John Scofield Quartet at the Adelaide guitar Festival last year to rave reviews.

Highly recommended





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Cash entry - cards fine at the bar

Doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.

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Phil Noy began his rich musical life in Tasmania. At the age of 18 he moved to Brisbane where he studied the Alto Saxophone with the legendary Tony Hobbs. Inspired by Tony, Phil developed an endless desire to explore the sound of the Saxophone. This in turn has led to an unexpected career as a Saxophone Technician, recently acknowledged with an invitation to Paris France to work with the world renowned ‘Selmer Paris’ Saxophone company.
As well as leading the current incarnation of the Phil Noy Quartet, Phil has been a member of The Allan Browne Quintet, The Bamboos, The Julien Wilson Quartet, Los Cabrones, The Hoodangers, Noisy Jamama and The Bennetts Lane Big Band and the legendary bebop band out of Melbourne “Bopstretch”
Finalist at the Wangaratta Jazz National Jazz Awards, nominated for the Melbourne Age’s Top 100 Most Influential Melbournians for the Arts/Music, Phil has also performed with ‘The Harry Connick Jr Big Band’ and recorded and performed alongside some of Australia’s finest musicians to form the Australian version of the ‘Liberation Orchestra’ led by the great Bassist Charlie Haden as part of the 2009 Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
To date Phil has performed, recorded and toured worldwide with many musicians including; George Garzone, Joe lovano, Betty Harris, Scott Tinkler, Ian Chaplin, Sam Keevers, Eugene Ball, Allan Browne, Sam Anning, Harry Connick Jr, Kylie Auldist, Syl Johnson, Edie Bo, Paul Williamson, Ned Goold, Andrea Keller, Ted Vining, Paul Grabowsky, Jamie Oehlers, Mark Hannaford, Geoff Hughes, James Morrison to name a few.




Tix $35/30 concession - seats still available

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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