The Jazzlab Wednesday Dec 1o

doors 7pm Show 7.30pm

Tickets HERE $30/20 Bookings essential

set 1 Ariel Bart set 2 MWIJF BB

Ariel Bart (Berlin /Aus)

Ariel Bart – harmonica

Lauren Tsamouras – piano

Freya Schack-Arnott – cello

Ariel Bart is a harmonica player and composer. Currently based in Berlin. Ariel has made the chromatic harmonica her primary focus, developing a distinctive sound through her compositions.

Her debut album, In Between (spring 2021, Ropeadope Records), introduced her innovative sound, which was further developed in her second album, Documentaries (Ropeadope Records).

She has collaborated with artists such as William Parker, Andrew Cyrille, Yossi Fine, Yemen Blues, and has performed as a soloist with The Jerusalem Orchestra East and West.

Currently, Ariel is working on a trio project featuring harmonica, cello, and piano. The Ariel Bart Trio has been active for the past three years, performing at various jazz festivals across Europe, including Éclats d'Email (FR), Jazzahead 2024 (DE), Freespace JazzFest (HK), Jazz à l’Ouest (FR), and more. Their upcoming album is set for release in Sep 2025.

Ariel’s music offers a unique format and intimate language, with the soulful sound of the harmonica at its center. Her playing contrasts beautifully with surrounding textures, balancing the flow in a romantic, cinematic spirit.

In her debut Australian performance, Ariel will collaborate with two wonderful Sydney musicians: Lauren Tsamouras on piano and Freya Schack-Arnott on cello.

https://www.arielbart.com/

MWIJF Big Band

presented in conjunction with the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

Featuring tertiary students from Monash University and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music playing the music of Australian composers as well as classic big band arrangements from the swing era and beyond.

Altos: Bernie Ramos & Olivia Van Der Heyden

Tenors: Zifa Tanner-Kamal & Sulia Van Sebille

Baritone: Natasha Lowe

Trombones: Ashling O’Farrell, Olivia Portelli & Giorgia Smith

Trumpets: Yael Marks, Rachel Moshel, Ruby Minuer & Erin Sherlock

Piano: Saffi Campbell Walker & Coco Browne

Bass: Chezz Cinquegrana

Drums: Lydia Nguyen

Directed by leading saxophonist, band leader and composer Angela Davis

Described by the Age as having ‘an instinctively melodic approach’, Angela Davis is an Aria nominated saxophonist & composer currently based in Melbourne. She holds a Masters of Music from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and during her time overseas recorded two critically acclaimed albums as a leader – ‘The Art Of The Melody’ and ‘Lady Luck.’ ‘The Art Of the Melody’was released in May of 2013 to rave reviews throughout the USA and Australia in publications such as the New York City Jazz Record, All About Jazz and The Weekend Australian. The album was officially released at the world-renowned New York City venue - The Kitano. After receiving the Brian Boak Outstanding Performer Bursary in 2014, Davis was able to record her second album as a leader entitled Lady Luck, featuring Dan Tepfer, Linda Oh, Richie Barshay and a string quartet. Lady Luck was shortlisted for three 2016 Australian Bell Awards including Best Instrumental Jazz Album, Best Produced Album and Best Australian Jazz Composition.

Her third release ‘Little Did They Know’ (ABC Jazz) was nominated for a 2019 Aria Award and 2020 AIR Award for best jazz album and features Australian Jazz greats Sam Anning and Tony Gould. Her most recent release was commissioned by the ABC JAZZ Fresh Start Commission and features a host of Australian jazz stalwarts including Stephen Magnusson on guitar, Frank DiSario on bass and Patrick Danao on drums. As a sideman Angela had the opportunity to perform with numerous jazz luminaries including Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Vince Jones, James Morrison, Patti Austin, Linda Oh, Andrea Keller & Sandy Evans.

Angela is a D’Addario Australia artist.

Davis has a gift for ravishingly lyrical melodies, and in this setting she andher intuitive bandmates focused on subtle details rather than bold, sweeping gestures.’ Jessica Nicholas - The Age

The Jazzlab DEC 10 ARIEL BART (BERLIN/AUS) +

MWIJF Big Band directed by Angela Davis

Evening Show 7.30PM

Co-presented with The Melbourne Jazz Co-op and The University of Melbourne