The JazzLab Orchestra

Melbourne’s own JazzLab Orchestra presses reset on the big band tradition, creating visionary, original, genre-bending jazz music with a strong focus on diversity and inclusivity. Led by composer-arrangers Cheryl Durongpisitkul and Madison James Smith, the orchestra celebrates Melbourne’s next generation of instrumentalists. The ensemble continues the legacy of the Bennetts Lane Big Band through its monthly residency, with a focus on entirely original repertoire by both current and past members. Saxes: Cheryl Durongpisitkul Flora Carbo Shaun Rammers Hector Harley Mia Barham Trombones: Josh Bennier Elliot Lamb Darcie Foley Kit Millais Trumpets: Hugh Parsons Niran Dasika Erin Sherlock Gemma Horbury Rhythm Section: Patrick Jaffe Stella Anning Madison James Smith Naomi Tan