Uptown Jazz Cafe - Melbourne's newest jazz and improvised music venue

'crozak5' are a collection of some of Melbourne’s most eminent young talent, brought together through a shared love of contemporary repertoire from New York City and beyond. The ensemble was assembled in early 2026 by emergent trombonist and composer Chris Rozakeas, and is comprised of both current students and recent graduates from the Victorian College of the Arts and Monash University.

Taking inspiration from modern-day jazz luminaries such as Immanuel Wilkins and Joel Ross, 'crozak5' presents a unique take on the state of the modern American jazz tradition, informed by their own personal experiences and musical outlooks. They will play a curated selection of cutting-edge tunes written in the last ten years from NYC, as well as some familiar choice standards.

'crozak5' is:
Harry Travis - alto sax
Chris Rozakeas - trombone
Charlie Smith - piano
Jack Smythe - bass
Max Ingles - drums

Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm
For bookings, please visit uptownjazzcafe@email.com


Tix $30/25 concession - seats still available
Cash entry - cards fine at the bar

Doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.

bookings please email us - uptownjazzcafe@email.com

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One of the most standout trumpet players in Melbourne, or the world for that matter, is the wonderful Eugene Ball. Founding member of legendary Australian jazz ensembles such as the Andrea Keller Quartet, the Allan Browne Quintet, the Australian Art Orchestra and the Hoodangers, Eugene is a both leader on his instrument and in the field of improvised music.

Strongly influenced by the New Orleans tradition, he nevertheless reinvents his homages to the great players of the 20's, 30's and beyond in a thoroughly modern, unique and Melbourne way.


Playing new takes on old standards Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and Ornette Coleman inspired, this is a special ensemble of long time collaborators stretching out over some of their favourite tunes.

Eugene Ball - trumpet
Fran Swinn - guitar
Chris Hale - bass
James McLean  - drums


Tix $35/30 concession - seats still available

Cash entry - cards fine at the bar

Doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.

bookings please email us - uptownjazzcafe@email.com

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One of Australia’s finest jazz musicians, internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Mark Fitzgibbon returns to Uptown this Saturday night.
 
Having lived in London in the 1980’s performing at Ronnie Scotts and throughout Europe, Mark has accompanied many international jazz stars such as Lee Konitz, John Stubblefield, Curtis Lundy, Claire Martin, Mark Murphy and George Coleman jr.
 
Winner of the National jazz awards at the Wangarratta jazz festival, he has worked and recorded with with many of Australias finest jazz performers including Dale Barlow, Bernie Mcgann, Vince Jones, Christine Mcnulty, Jamie Oehlers, Scott Tinkler, Ian Chaplin and Wilbur Wilde, as well as his own trios and quartets.

The quintessential bebop jazz pianist, his swinging touch and virtuosity is the reason why he’s one of the most in demand players in Australia.

 

 “Mark Fitzgibbon is one of the most under rated talents in the country. Always musically tasteful , a consistently sympathetic accompanist , a repository of a vast repertoire and an impeccable touch, he can produce blistering solos and lift the music to another level” -Adrian Jackson the AGE

 

Tix $35/30 concession - seats still available

Cash entry - cards fine at the bar

Doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.

bookings please email us - uptownjazzcafe@email.com

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Yep, 18 years this August, Uptown invites you to join the party with the instrumental side of the funk monster THE BAMBOOS





Tix $35/30 concession - seats still available

Cash entry - cards fine at the bar

Doors open 7.30, music from 8pm.

bookings please email us - uptownjazzcafe@email.com

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bookings - emailuptownjazzcafe@email.com and just pay for tickets on arrival