Rebecca Barnard + Aaron Michael with John Montesante Quintet

JAZZ: On Thursday, APRIL 30 2026 at 7pm, JMQ Jazz Ensemble is delighted to feature jazz legend, Rebecca Barnard at the welcoming Golden Gate Hotel, South Melbourne at 7pm. She'll be joined by special guest saxophonist, Aaron Michael, with John Mcall - piano, Tony Floyd - drums, Nick Haywood - double bass and John Montesante-horns. Entry is $20.00 with prebookings on: https://www.trybooking.com/DIJOE

REBECCA: The name 'Barnard' is well-known in the Australian Music & Jazz scene, across three generations, and Rebecca grew up listening to an eclectic mix of music and exposed to the best. While she is best know for her stunning versatility as a songwriter, band-leader and singer, she also revisits her Jazz roots regularly, with those great jazz standards that were a soundtrack to her youth.

AARON was part of a musical family, educated in Queensland, but soon his career quickly became national. Moving to Sydney in 1999, he became an in-demand sideman and recording artist, before forming his own quintet as a well as a 13 piece jazz orchestra, with live performances and album recordings. Later he joined the RAAF band, relocating to Melbourne and appearing regularly with John's quintet as a guest. He's recently returned from Canberra and JMQ is delighted he is back.
An amazing line up of legends tonight- Don't miss out.