“Bill Frisell plays the guitar the way Miles Davis played the trumpet” – The New Yorker More Info Club Sessions - Modern Masters Bill Frisell Trio USA Fri 24 Oct, 7:00pm - Sun 26 Oct, 9:30pm The JazzLab More Info
“Danilo Pérez is a man with some serious jazz cred. The Panamanian pianist got his start playing with Dizzy Gillespie, and continued with Wayne Shorter. As a composer and bandleader himself, he’s practically peerless.” – NPR More Info Modern Masters Danilo Pérez Panama Sat 18 Oct, 2:30pm Melbourne Recital Centre More Info
“…One of the very best who has ever picked up the instrument” – late jazz critic, Stanley Crouch More Info Explorations - Modern Masters Gary Bartz USA Wed 22 Oct, 7:30pm 170 Russell More Info
“A jazz singer of thrilling presence, a booming baritone with a gift for earthy refinement and soaring uplift” – The New York Times More Info Modern Masters Gregory Porter USA Fri 24 Oct, 7:30pm Arts Centre Melbourne More Info
“One of the most remarkable pianists of the past half century.” – All Music Guide More Info Modern Masters Hiromi: The Piano Quintet Japan / USA Sun 26 Oct, 7:30pm Arts Centre Melbourne More Info
A six-piece funk juggernaut redefining groove since 1992. More Info LETTUCE USA Fri 24 Oct, 8:00pm 170 Russell More Info
“…a serious talent pushing the limits” – NPR More Info Explorations Linda May Han Oh AUS/USA Sat 25 Oct, 7:30pm Melbourne Recital Centre More Info
Two boundary-pushing forces from New York’s underground scene unite for an unmissable double bill of jazz, soul and hip hop driven by deep grooves, fearless experimentation, raw energy and resistance. More Info Explorations Melanie Charles + WhoAllGonBeThere USA Sat 25 Oct, 8:00pm Max Watt's More Info
“A legend in the making” – NPR More Info Modern Masters Samara Joy USA Sun 26 Oct, 2:00pm Arts Centre Melbourne More Info