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THE HOME OF JAZZ IN NEWCASTLE
LIVE MUSIC! Every TUESDAY & THURSDAY in THE UNDERGROUND
Thursday Jazz Jam
TUESDAY, 11 AUGUST 2026
Based in Barcelona, Hispano-Dutch saxophonist and composer performs his modern jazz compositions weaving global influences from Brazilian folklore to flamenco rhythms.
Bernard van Rossum – Tenor Sax Harry Sutherland – Piano Nicklas Jansen – Double Bass
Andy Firth's Retro-Swing Band
TUESDAY, 18 AUGUST 2026
Clarinet virtuoso brings together local septet for a night of eclectic jazz from all eras.
Andy Firth – Clarinet, Alto Sax, arrangements Graeme Reynolds – Trumpet/Flugel Jason Nelson – Trombone/Vocals Gareth Lewis – Baritone Sax Rachel Hamilton – Piano Craig Goeldner – Bass Tyson Hilder – Drums
Guy Strazz - Stratofibre
TUESDAY, 25 AUGUST 2026
Master guitarist and Jazz APRA Award winner Guy Strazz is the composer/arranger for Stratofibre, a quartet that thrives on rhythmic melodic interplay and intuitive interaction.
Guy Strazz – Guitar/Leader
Gerard Masters – Piano
Fiona Lugg – Double Bass
Nic Cecire – Drums
Tilly Street- All At Sea
TUESDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2026
Acclaimed Sydney-based vocalist, songwriter and bandleader Tilly Street will perform her new album "All At Sea" featuring a mix of originals and traditional jazz.
Tilly Street – Vocals
Arthur Washington – Guitar
Andrew Scott – Piano
Max Alduca – Bass
Abby Constable – Drums
TUESDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2026
Led by Jess Green, four of Australia’s most distinctive guitar voices unite in an electrifying new and unique instrumental quartet weaving a sonic tapestry that is fiery, intimate, and unmistakably Australian.
Jess Green – Guitar
Aaron Flower – Guitar
Ben Hautpmann – Guitar
Guy Strazz – Guitar
Sphere
TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
Led by Grant Metcalfe, Sphere is Newcastle's long-standing classic jazz sextet that masterfully channels the iconic 'Blue Note and Beyond' era.
Grant Metcalfe – Alto Saxophone
Adam Ferrier – Trumpet
Paul Issacs – Tenor Saxophone
Gavin Ahearn – Piano
Jeremy Burrows – DoubleBass
Tyson Hilder – Drums
James Sherlock & Lillian Albazi Quartet
TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2026
Lillian and James are distinguished Naarm/Melbourne based improvisers who will perform their take on jazz classics with a contemporary edge and some originals in the mix.
Lillian Albazi – Vocals
James Sherlock – Guitar
Double Bass – TBC
Drums – TBC
TUESDAY, 13 October 2026
Newcastle guitar virtuoso is back on home turf after his extensive UK & US tour.
Adam Miller – Guitar
Bass – TBC
Drums – TBC
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