Buy tickets A musical collaboration that spans generations, cultures and genres. Join ARIA Award-winning Tabla player Bobby Singh and his virtuosic group of friends for an evening of Indian classical-meets-jazz, blues and beyond.
Tickets at door | austraLYSIS was developed by Roger Dean (piano, computers) on moving to Australia (1989), from his UK group LYSIS. From the outset it featured Sandy Evans (saxophones), Greg White (computers) and more recently Phil Slater (trumpet). Performing in April 2026 at Jetsets at Rockdale Stadium, Sydney (look for the "Massage" sign, upstairs, door on the left).
"The band’s intricate interplay of instruments captured the depths of human emotion, evoking images of women overcoming pain and emerging as strong, fierce individuals." - IndianLink
Shakti Spirit doesn't just blend cultures — it ignites them. This acclaimed Indian jazz ensemble brings their spellbinding fusion of Indian classical vocals, South Indian percussion, and searing guitar–saxophone interplay to the Blue Mountains for the very first time.
Celebrating female creativity through the pure joy of improvisation, their music draws on original works by Nadhamuni, Gayatri Bharat, and Sandy Evans, as well as the timeless poetry of mystic saints. Expect something deeply felt, wildly alive, and utterly unlike anything else.
Shakti Spirit feat. Sandy Evans, Nadhamuni Bharat, Jess Green & Pirashanna Thevarajah: Live at the Village
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As the Sydney Morning Herald notes, “Evans has been among the country’s preeminent tenor and soprano players for 40 years, while Robson has been a scalding and imaginative alto player for a decade less.”
Experience an electrifying concert of contemporary jazz led by two of Australia’s most acclaimed saxophonists, Sandy Evans and Andrew Robson. They will play music from their ARIA nominated album ‘Zenith’. Evans’ powerful tenor sound and soaring soprano melodies combined with Robson’s great sense of groove and an uncanny instinct for melodic lyricism create a beautiful and engaging musical dialogue. They’re backed by a powerhouse rhythm section of bassist Brett Hirst and drummer Hamish Stuart, who anchor the group with a rhythmic chemistry that is both solid and daring.
Sutradhaar: ARIA Award-winning tabla player Bobby Singh returns to UKARIA for a collaboration that spans cultures, generations and borders. Featuring the compositions of tabla maestro Aneesh Pradhan, the music revolves around the nucleus of Bobby Singh – himself a student of Aneesh. Bridging Indian classical tradition, jazz and blues, the presence of Tjupurru’s didgeridoo grounds this collaboration in the roots of this land, with Bobby as the musical sutradhaar – the narrator who connects all the threads in this story.
Sydney-based jazz legend Sandy Evans was tasked with arranging the compositions for a unique ensemble of leading Australian musicians, each with a deep personal connection to Bobby’s life and music.
Bobby Singh, Tabla | Sandy Evans, Saxophone | Jeff Lang, Guitar | Greg Sheehan, Percussion | Ben Walsh, Percussion | Lara Goodridge, Violin / Voice | Shenzo Gregorio, Viola / Voice | Zela Margossian, Piano | Tjupurru, Didgeridoo
Book tickets | Mountain To Sea is a truly all-star group of jazz musicians from different backgrounds and generations. The music they play when they come together is organic, intuitive, exciting, and without boundaries. As Chris notes "we love the journey each piece takes both us and the audience on". The music was conceived as a lyrical and upbeat response to turbulent times.
Personnel: Chris Cody - piano, compositions, Sandy Evans - tenor and soprano saxophones, Lloyd Swanton - double bass
Book tickets | Ten voices. One stage. Co-Musical Directors Miroslav Bukovsky and Sandy Evans lead a band of the country's most decorated improvisers: Paul Cutlan, Andrew Robson, Matthew Ottignon, Warwick Alder, James Greening, Steve Elphick, Kevin Hunt, and Rease Cameron.
Book tickets | Commissioned by ABC Jazz and set for release in 2026, Music from the Waves is Freyja Garbett’s electro-acoustic suite inspired by her twin passions – improvised music and surfing. Drawing on a unique research project that turns wave motion into music, Garbett is joined by saxophone legend Sandy Evans, bassist Max Alduca and drummer Miles Thomas.
Book tickets | Ten Part Invention marks forty years since its formation by the legendary John Pochée OAM with the launch of Time Is Moved, their new album on ABC Jazz.
Ten voices. One stage. Co-Musical Directors Miroslav Bukovsky and Sandy Evans lead a band of the country's most decorated improvisers: Paul Cutlan, Andrew Robson, Matthew Ottignon, Warwick Alder, James Greening, Steve Elphick, Kevin Hunt, and Rease Cameron.
Purchase tickets Ten Part Invention marks forty years since its formation by the legendary John Pochée OAM with the launch of Time Is Moved, their new album on ABC Jazz.
Ten voices. One stage. Co-Musical Directors Miroslav Bukovsky and Sandy Evans lead a band of the country's most decorated improvisers: Paul Cutlan, Andrew Robson, John Mackey, Warwick Alder, James Greening, Steve Elphick, Kevin Hunt, and Rease Cameron.
Collectively, they represent decades of ARIA wins, international festival appearances, and some of the most significant bodies of work in Australian jazz. Through an ever-evolving lineup, Ten Part Invention carries forward the legacy of the late John Pochée OAM and past members, including Roger Frampton, Bernie McGann, Ken James, Bob Bertles and Paul McNamara, performing the works of Australian composers exclusively.
“Freedom and suppleness…ultra hip groove…rousing!”. Des Cowley, Rhythms Magazine
Mountain To Sea is an all star group of jazz musicians from different backgrounds that takes the listener on a truly exciting voyage! The music they play when they come together is organic, exciting, and without boundaries. As Chris notes "we love the journey each piece takes both us and the audience on". The music was conceived as a lyrical and upbeat response to turbulent times.
The music combines jazz with African and French influences - music that has long fascinated Chris who lived in France for many years. There are minimalist and trance elements in bassist Lloyd Swanton's work with the Necks, and saxophonist Sandy Evans has long explored Indian music in her various music projects. Nic Cecire is always tasteful and grooving. They combine Chris’s compositions with free group and solo improvisations to take the listener on a journey rich in groove and melody.
Purchase tickets Australian Jazz Icons from NSW and QLD are uniting for a night of honesty, humour and beauty. Led by Paul McNamara, Trio Now play within the hearing/listening world of musical sound using experimental, free-form improvisation. Trio Now is a device.
Paul McNamara is truly a legend of Australian Jazz and is heralded amongst his peers. Dave Pudney is a part of jazz history in Australia playing with many iconic band leaders. Greg Johns started his musical career in Newcastle and moved to Sydney in 1988 establishing an eclectic career.