John Montesante Quintet with Nichaud Fitzgibbon & Richard Pavlidis

ON Thursday, APRIL 16, 2026, JMQ Jazz Ensemble is delighted to feature jazz queen, Nichaud Fitzgibbon at Golden Gate Hotel, with Richard Pavlidis (saxophone) with John McAll (piano), Kim May (d.bass), Ryan Menezes (drums), and John M (trumpet).
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DIJOE
Doors & Meals from 6.30pm; Live Jazz 7pm.
Everyone is welcome.
About:
NICHAUD is recognised as one of Australia's premier jazz stylists, with natural charisma and feisty elegance that brings sophistication to performances - as she presents a repertoire of popular jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. Her sound is sultry and warm and she always leaves you wanting more from her selection of swing and grooves to bossa and blues.
She performs regularly with various bands, venues and festivals around the country and is in demand, with Melbourne's finest musicians, in a variety of line-ups from duo to big band.
RICHARD has made a name for himself within the music scene, with his soulful melodies and innovative compositions. His exceptional musicality has been showcased through collaborations with many bands, where Richard has come into his own, pushing boundaries and redefining the jazz landscape with his unique sound.
Not to be missed!
Doors and dinner from 6.30pm and Live Jazz between 7pm and 9.30pm