Slow Food, Cool Jazz
Dizzy’s nook has a long and textured history in Melbourne. But the new Dizzy’s Jazz Club has only been around for less than two years. For the discerning listener, it offers a unique jazz experience.
Australia’s only purpose-built jazz club is architecturally designed to boast a warm atmosphere, soft lighting and good sightlines for 100 or so patrons. From the long marble-topped bar to the purpose-built smoking deck, it is an inviting club. Fine entertainment spans jazz-standard musicians, feature artists like Michelle Nicole, interstate guests and populist contemporary …

If Daniel Gassin’s name is not seductive enough to lure you, his lyrical contemporary sounds are. Catch this inventive French influenced pianist and composer’s Sextet.
At: Uptown Jazz Café
Date: 12th June
Time: 8.30pm
Price: $12

If you haven’t already caught internationally acclaimed pianist Joe Chindamo (trio) at the relaxed Uptown Jazz Café or at Bennetts Lane, don’t miss his performance with Dizzy’s acoustics.
At: Dizzy’s Jazz Club
Date: 20th June
Time: 9pm
Price: $20

Mike Brady (of Up There Cazaly fame) promises to prove a versatile singer/songwriter in concert.
At: Dizzy’s Jazz Club
Date: 13th June
Time: 9pm
Price: $20

Raleigh Williams with Roger Clark quintet. This up and coming vocalist has trained with the likes of Julie O’Hara and Michelle Nicole and influences include Katie Noonan! in her jazz, funk repertoire.
At: Dizzy’s Jazz Club
Date: 12th June
Time: 9pm
Price: $16/12

An opportunity to enjoy Combo La Revelacion, well-known for Latin including salsa, cha cha and merengue, away from the festival charge.
At: Manchester Lane
Date: 26th June
Time: 9pm
Price: $10/free for diners

Gangster swing at it’s most sizzling, Frankie Wants Out’s original SWING will have you leaping to the dance floor.
At: Manchester Lane
Date: 22nd June
Time: 9.30pm
Price: $10

Look out for Andrea Marr’s sassy soulful blues. 2009 Female Vocalist of the Year (Australian Blues Music Awards).
At: Manchester Lane
Date: 11th June
Time: 8.30pm
Price: $10

Bringing back compositions from jazz and horn masters of the 40’s and 50’s, established Melbourne vocalist and songwriter Julie O’Hara (Sextet), features her original lyrics, jazz standards and the supreme art of voice. Line-up includes talented pianist Ben Winkleman.
At: Bennetts Lane
Date: 21st June
Time: 8.30pm
Price: $20/18

Seasoned young Melbourne performer, Yvette Johansson, offers refreshing vocals with the Joe Roberto Trio.
At: Bennetts Lane
Date: 20th June
Time: 8.30pm
Price: $20/18