Jazz Ramble
Australian jazz, and other ramblings
About Jazz Ramble
Jazz Ramble is a community-driven blog covering Australian jazz news, gig listings, and education resources. With a focus on the Melbourne and Victoria scene, the site brings together gig guides, club directories, festival coverage, and workshop information for jazz enthusiasts and musicians alike.
From the Melbourne International Jazz Festival to local club nights in Geelong, Ballarat, and beyond, Jazz Ramble has been a home for Australian jazz conversation — featuring contributions from across the jazz community.
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| Pressed Down Under: The Best Jazz Vinyl Made in Australia | Australia's jazz scene has always punched above its weight, and a thread of that story is etched into the grooves of locally pressed records. From smoky… | |
| Traditional New Orleans jazz finds a home in Melbourne | The rhythmic pulse of New Orleans has travelled far beyond the Mississippi Delta, finding fertile ground in the laneways and pub venues of Australia's cultural… | |
| The Story Behind the Jazz Bell Award for Best Australian Jazz Album | The Jazz Bell Award for Best Australian Jazz Album sits at the meeting point of history, musicianship and Australia’s small but energetic jazz industry. It… | |
| Why the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues still matters | For more than three decades, the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues has gathered musicians and listeners in a corner of North East Victoria where the rhythm… | |
| John Maher (1952–2024): A Life in Australian Jazz | The Australian jazz community is mourning pianist and composer John Maher, who died in 2024 aged 72. Across a career shaped by listening, collaboration and a… | |
| James Morrison’s Trumpet Masterclass: Lessons for a New Generation | James Morrison occupies a distinctive place in Australian jazz. He is recognised as a trumpeter, trombonist, pianist, composer, bandleader and educator, with a… | |
| ABC Jazz Radio And Australia’s Living Jazz History | Australian jazz history has often survived in scattered places: a worn record sleeve, a club flyer, a local newspaper review, or the recollections of musicians… | |
| Five-reel slots and crypto casino play for Australians | Five-reel slot games remain a familiar format for casino players who enjoy several paylines, bonus symbols, and feature rounds without the complexity of table… | |
| Grace Knight and the European Jazz Trio at Bennetts Lane | Bennetts Lane was the kind of Melbourne room that rewarded close listening. Tucked into the CBD’s laneway maze, the club placed the audience almost inside the… | |
| Play Video Poker With An Australian Jazz-Inspired Spin | Jazz and casino culture have shared a long history. From smoky late-night clubs to modern digital entertainment, both worlds appeal to people who appreciate… |
Victorian Jazz Clubs
A directory of jazz clubs across Victoria
Jazz Albury Wodonga
156 Lawrence Street, Wodonga VIC 3690
Musical Director: Graeme Cook — 0438 623 462
Venue: The Jazz Basement, Shop 5, 48–52 Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga. Music from 8pm. Bar open 7.30pm. $20, Concession $15.
Ballarat Jazz Club
President & Bookings: Mollie — contact via the club.
Echuca-Moama Jazz Club
Contact: Harry Daniels — harrydaniels@jazzramble.com
Geelong Jazz Club
Contact: Sandy Leaman
Venue: Vines Road Community Centre, 41 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights.
Phillip Island Jazz Club
Home of the Phillip Island Jazz Festival.
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