Lounge of the Flamingo is the collaborative creation of Australian songwriter/producer Paris Wells and long-time musical partner Mauritian born musician/producer Finley François, the album is a lush Australiana, Latin-inspired lounge masterpiece. Recorded live at Frying Pan Studios, housed within the iconic MONA Gallery in Tasmania, the nostalgia in this album creates a coziness beyond clouds.…

Celebrating John Coltrane’s 100th Anniversary Jamie Oehlers, one of Australia’s premier jazz saxophonists, presents the music of probably the most well-known saxophonist in jazz music history, John Coltrane. Coltrane’s music ranges from beautiful, haunting ballads and tone poems, to highly energetic and powerful modal improvisations. It’s almost impossible to be a saxophonist and not be…

Cool, intimate and deeply expressive, the music of Chet Baker continues to captivate generations of jazz lovers. Born to Be Blue celebrates the life and sound of one of jazz’s most iconic voices – a trumpeter and singer whose lyrical playing and unmistakable vulnerability left an enduring mark on the music. From the cool sophistication…

Now into their 25th year, The Bamboos have maintained their worldwide reputation as trailblazers of funk and soul. Their 11th studio album This Is How You Do It signals yet another stage in their continual evolution. The album explores new ground yet remains unmistakably the trademark combination of Lance Ferguson’s Soul powered production style, their…

Monstress are a five-piece all female and non-binary creative collective based on Gadigal land in Sydney. Front woman Sarah Homeh writes, manages, produces and performs for the band on electric bass and vocals. Drummer/percussionist Hayley Chan, keyboardist Hazel Alexander, guitarist/graphic designer Adrianna Cicchitelli, and saxophonist/vocalist Jenna Lewis not only perform with the band but are…

Horns of Leroy are Melbourne’s premier brass outfit, fusing the swagger of New Orleans Street music with the raw energy of Australia’s live scene. Since forming in 2013, they’ve built a reputation for raucous, high-octane performances that light up stages from the Melbourne Cricket Ground to Splendour in the Grass and Dark Mofo. With three…

Formed around the turn of the century by double bassist Steve Purcell as a Count Basie style dance band, The Pearly Shells Big Band has evolved over more than 20 years to become a unique Melbourne musical institution with an enormous repertoire of original charts and ties through out Melbourne’s musical universe. The Pearly Shells…

Terry’s Pocket is an Adelaide-based instrumental ensemble rooted in contemporary jazz-funk and groove-based improvisation. The band combines modern jazz harmony with deep funk rhythms, drawing influence from soul jazz, fusion, and groove traditions while maintaining a strong emphasis on ensemble interplay and live improvisation. Featuring trumpet, saxophone, keyboards, bass, and drums, Terry’s Pocket delivers tightly…