Jazz at the Lake

This year’s line-up features a stellar array of talent, brought together by Community Music and Performances Inc.:

Shirazz

Melbourne’s famous Shirazz are the masters of trad jazz and the New Orleans sound – a potent blend of classic jazz and reworked modern favourites. For over a decade, Shirazz has held a reputation as one of Melbourne’s most exciting Dixieland bands, playing to packed houses across Australia and New Zealand. Featuring:

• Matt Dixon – trombone/vocal
• Adrian De Fanti – clarinet/saxophone
• Miles Izzo – trumpet
• Will Purcell – banjo
• Gideon Marcus – drums
• Stephanie Bell – double bass

The Jackson-Wade Band

Driven by the distinctive sound of the majestic Hammond B3, The Jackson-Wade Band brings huge swinging, grooving Jazz and Blues classics to the stage. Featuring male and female vocals in rich harmony, their setlist spans timeless hits from Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, BB King, and more. Led by renowned Hammond artist Jonathan Wade, the band’s members include:

• Jonathan Wade – Hammond organ and vocals
• Wendy Wade – vocals
• Peter Jackson – vocals and percussion
• Jeff Mead – sax
• Rob Mercer – drums

The Pippa Wilson Swingtet featuring Joe Ruberto

Pippa Wilson is backed by the accomplished Joe Ruberto Quartet, promising an unforgettable jazz experience filled with elegance, energy, and exceptional music. Melbourne’s classy lady of jazz, Pippa delivers a repertoire blending traditional jazz, modern cool jazz, Latin grooves, and jazz-inspired pop.

• Pippa Wilson – vocals
• Joe Ruberto – piano
• David Newdick - trumpet
• Dean Addison – bass
• Dean Cooper – drums

Peter Gaudion’s Blues Express

Renowned for their diversity of styles, Peter Gaudion’s Blues Express brings a mix of Louis Armstrong, Cannonball Adderley, and even Stevie Wonder to the stage. With a lineup featuring some of Australia’s most celebrated jazz artists, the band includes:

• Peter Gaudion – trumpet & vocals
• Jacki Gaudion – vocals
• Ashley Gaudion – sax & vocals
• Bob Sedergreen – piano
• James Clark – bass
• Rod Gilbert – drums & vocals

Jazz at the Lake is being held at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.

103 Central Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary is well-connected by public transport, offering a few options for patrons travelling to the event.

• Bus: Gwenda Ave/Central Road on the 736 route is the closest bus station, only a short walk from the bus stop to the event site. 
• Train: The closest train station is Blackburn Station, on the Belgrave and Lilydale line. Which is approximately 1.3km or a 20-minute walk from the event site. From there you can alternatively take a taxi, ride-sharing service or catch a connecting bus. 

We advise to check for changes to schedules, routes or disruptions of services before taking public transport.

Limited parking is available. We recommend walking, riding your bike, carpooling, or public transport where possible.

Accessibility and Event Inclusions:

There are a number of event inclusions and accessibility features to help support the community.

• Accessible Viewing Area: Designated accessible viewing area with easy access from the footpath.
• Accessible Toilets: Available at the Visitor Centre.
• Unisex Toilets: Available at the Visitor Centre.
• Baby Change Table: Located in the Unisex toilet.
• Accessible Parking: Located on Central Road.

For additional details or specific inquiries, please reach out to the Creative Whitehorse team for further information.