The Jazzlab Dec 8

New Frontiers artist - Abi Lee

+ Mia Barham Quintet

evening show 7.30pm

set 1 Abi Lee set 2 Mia Barham

co-presented with the Melbourne Jazz Co-op and the University of Melbourne MCM

Abi Lee

Mia Barham

 

The Jazzlab Sunday Dec 8 Doors 7pm Show 7.30pm

Tickets HERE $30/$20 Bookings essential

Abi Lee Trio

Abi Lee – piano

Jack Smythe – double bass

Paddy Walter – drums

Abi Lee is a Naarm/Melbourne-based pianist, composer, and improviser. Abi tells intimate stories through real-time improvisation and her compositions in a trio setting. Abi’s belief and love for music is shown in every aspect of her playing and composition highlighting her percussive and distinctive voice influenced by Keith Jarrett, Andrea Keller and Mike Nock. Her debut album, Up on the Hill Again, Here I Go (May 2024), is a series of stories from one of Abi’s toughest yet significant periods of her life. Abi leads a trio of the most exciting emerging voices of Australia, showing her longing for freedom and her fearless sense of self.

Abi is the University of Melbourne New Frontiers award winner for 2024.

abi-lee.com

abilee.bandcamp.com

Mia Barham Quintet

Mia Barham - Alto Saxophone and Flute

Dean Kalait - Tenor Saxophone

Pat Jaffe - Piano 

Claire Abougelis - Bass

Quinn Knight – Drums

Made up of some of Melbourne's most exciting young musicians, the Mia Barham Quintet performs a collection of lyrical original music, featuring lush weaving melodies and improvisations. Taking inspiration from artists such as Andrea Keller and Angela Davis, the group has developed a unique sound, providing an exciting new addition to the Australian music scene. 

With her lyrical melodies, sensitive compositions and thoughtful improvisation, Mia Barham is an exciting saxophonist and flautist from Melbourne, Australia. Mia has performed with renowned jazz artists from around the globe including Nduduzo Makhatani, Ingrid Jenson and Andrea Keller. She has two releases to her name, both of which have been featured on ABC Jazz, PBS and have been performed at both The Jazzlab and Tempo Rubato.

Bandcamp - https://miabarham.bandcamp.com

Website - https://www.mia-barham.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/miarosebarham_/