JAZZ AT THE LOUNGE is a new series supported by Willoughby City Council in its Culture Bites progam, co-produced with Cinque Artist Management, bringing world-class live jazz to Sydney’s north shore, in the gorgeous new cabaret/jazz club/comedy space at the Concourse, The Lounge (which opened in April 2024). Boldly beginning in September 2024, and received enthusiastically by audiences, this year the series includes 10 shows, monthly on a Thursday night – giving anyone who loves jazz or is interested in hearing what it’s about a perfect way to spend an evening with some of Australia’s best jazz artists who perform worldwide, each month starting this Thursday 13 March, 7:30pm.
Just 3 minutes walk from Chatswood Metro and trains, and with convenient parking at the Concourse carpark underneath the venue, Jazz At The Lounge is perfect for anyone who likes traditional and swinging jazz and jazz vocalists, big bands, and celebrations of legends of jazz such as Chet Baker, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Cole Porter, the Great American Songbook, and brilliant new interpretations of these. Food and drinks can be ordered directly from one’s table via QR code; with lift access from the carpark directly to the foyer and level entry to The Lounge, it is also easily accessible. With tickets for under 17s, concession and full price options with antipasti at your table, prices range from just $40 to $75 for premium seating, and savings of 15% with subscription packs.
Tickets and information here: theconcourse.com.au/jazz-at-the-lounge-2025 and Jazz at the Lounge Media Release (March 2025)
Jazz at The Lounge returns to Chatswood bigger than ever in 2025
Get ready for a stellar line-up of ten unmissable concerts, bringing the magic of live jazz to Sydney’s North Shore.
This year’s exhilarating program sees the return of beloved artists like masterful vocalist Gregg Arthur, the enchanting Hetty Kate, world music phenomenon Marsala and pianist Simon Tedeschi & friends, alongside exciting jazz greats performing for the first time at The Lounge, including legendary multi-instrumentalist James Morrison, spellbinding vocalist Emma Pask, and the Dan Barnett Big Band.
Whether you’re a jazz-lover, or just looking for a fun night out with friends, date night or simply a evening of world-class entertainment ‘on your doorstep’, this is live music at its finest – up close and personal. From timeless standards to modern jazz brilliance, don’t miss out on the best of live jazz in the intimate, welcoming atmosphere of The Lounge.
- Thursday 13 March, 7:30pm – Gregg Arthur & Warwick Alder play Chet Baker
- Thursday 3 April, 7:30pm – Marsala World Music with special guest, Viktoria Bolonina
- Thursday 8 May, 7:30pm – Dan Barnett Big Band
- Thursday 5 June, 7:30pm – Andrew Dickeson Quintet: Celebrating Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
- Thursday 3 July, 7:30pm – Nicki Parrott Trio
- Thursday 21 August, 7:30pm – An Evening with the James Morrison Quartet
- Thursday 4 September, 7:30pm – Emma Pask with her Jazz Trio Band
- Thursday 2 October, 7:30pm – Gregg Arthur: Up Close
- Thursday 13 November, 7:30pm – Hetty Kate: Spring
- Thursday 4 December, 7:30pm – Tedeschi – Jodrell – Undy: The Great American Songbook
Links:
- Live review from Eric Myers, from Jazz At The Lounge 2024: Gregg Arthur Sings Duke Ellington
- Promo clip for concert 1, Gregg Arthur & Warwick Alder Play Chet Baker
- Interview with Gregg Arthur on Scenestr
- ‘A Jazz Hour’ interview with Barry O’Sullivan, Fine Music FM: 2mbsfinemusicsydney.com/programs/ajazzhour
