Jazz In Melbourne

[keithdavis]

Hi,

I am a jazz musician, and I want to visit friends in Melbourne. What is the jazz scene like? Are there places to go and hear music?



Keith

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[glen]

this will keep you busy:

Bennetts Lane Jazz Club

Set in a back alleyway, the tiny but eminent Bennetts Lane oozes mystique and has been a jazz aficionado's dream venue for eight years. Get there early to enjoy the best Australian and international guests.

25 Bennetts Lane, (off Little Lonsdale Street), Melbourne

Ph 03 9663 2856



The Night Cat

Filled with a vibrant atmosphere, homely couches and deep red wallpaper, the Night Cat features a mixture of live acid jazz and soft vocals with a pianist. Mix with elegant silhouettes sipping martinis and the young and trendy set.

141 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

Ph 03 9417 0090



Tony Starr's Kitten Club

Kitten Club patrons can enjoy drinking and dining in a tucked away, dimly lit atmosphere. The club is great for socialising and sipping martinis with a jazz beat to tickle your senses. Live bands regularly feature.

267 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Ph 03 9650 2448



Deco Bar

Deco Bar is a homage to the jazz-age style. Indulge in one of the single malts on offer or light up a cigar from of your choice. Tucked away behind the grand piano in the foyer, it's hard to imagine you're in a five-star hotel.

Level 6, Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne

Ph 03 9657 1234



Vialetto Ristorante

Vialetto sits in leafy Hardware Lane, combining fine Italian food and modern jazz. Inside is a cosy affair and outside is where the jazz happens – under the stars, four nights a week.

75 Hardware Lane, Melbourne

Ph 03 9670 7797



The Next Blue

A roomy contemporary jazz and blues bar, the Next Blue features conversation pits, custom pool tables and lounges to relax on. Listen to the swinging sounds of Latin and jazz, admire the modern art and take in the atmosphere.

Crown Entertainment Complex, Southbank

Ph 03 9867 6100



Paris Cat

Hidden in a basement down a laneway off Little Bourke Street, Paris Cat gives off an intimate, laid back vibe in the style of the 1930s French jazz scene.

Goldie Place, Melbourne

Ph 03 9642 4711



Melbourne Zoo

During January and February the Melbourne Zoo has an extremely popular Zoo Twilights season of open-air jazz sessions. Enjoy big-band tunes, jazz, Latin and a variety of other toe-tapping styles.

Elliott Avenue, Parkville

Ph 03 9285 9333

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[keithdavis]

Thanks!