Emergence
Tuesdays at Uptown Jazz Cafe
A new rotating weekly residency presenting original music by some of Melbourne’s finest young improvisers.
Every Tuesday from March - August 2021. $10 tickets at the door. Music from 8-10pm.
FLORA CARBO presents MAGNIFY
MAGNIFY is Melbourne saxophonist Flora Carbo’s newest creative endeavour. The project sees the amplification of the ‘Flora Carbo Trio’ (Maddison Carter on drums and Isaac Gunnoo on bass) with the addition of Eitan Ritz (modular synthesiser) who will manipulate and process live sounds from the trio. Exploring the intersection between acoustic and electronic, Flora’s compositions are inspired by Sidney Bechet, Ornette Coleman and Arthur Russell.
First Tuesday of every month.
MATT HOYNE presents BIG VIBE
Catching a night of music by Big Vibe is, well exactly that… a really big vibe! Unashamedly maximalist, this music relishes in being high energy, seriously swinging and heaps of fun. Presenting a new repertoire of original music created by guitarist Matt Hoyne, Big Vibe are inspired by a deep reverence for African American improvised music but draw on their own personal languages and experience to create something unique. Playing with a sense of adventure and exploration, the music will be in safe hands with the immense talents of Matt Steele (piano), Robbie Finch (bass) and Lewis Pierre (drums). To be joined by a few special guests along the way, Big Vibe will be raring to go every second Tuesday of the month!
BRENNAN HAMILTON SMITHS presents RHOMBUS
Rhombus is a chordless jazz quartet which combines the eclectic influences of New Orleans, Western Classical music and 90’s Rock. The compositions are deeply melodic, drawing inspiration from singer-songwriters such as Nick Drake and Bob Dylan. The band has a heavy focus on high energy group improvisation and expressive horn harmonies. Rhombus combines the talents of James Macaulay (Trombone), Miles Henry (Drums), Paddy Fitzgerald (Bass) and Brennan Hamilton-Smith (Saxophone, Clarinet), bringing together their modern and traditional influences through original compositions.
Third Tuesday of every month.
HARRY TINNEY presents WASTELANDS
WASTELANDS is a musical initiative by Melbourne-based guitarist Harry Tinney formed in response to a pervasive sense of cultural and spiritual apathy. Drawing on his early gospel, folk, and rock influences, the all-new compositions provide an instrumental statement of resilience in the face of adversity. The compositions are darker in aesthetic compared to his previous musical offerings, brought to life with the addition of Angus Radley (electric bass) and Felix Bloxsom (drums) in a unified trio setting. There is a distinct emphasis on preserving simplicity within song forms, allowing for textural and dynamic improvisation on thematic elements.
Fourth Tuesday of the month.