Sanfona trio perform at Bar 1806, 169 Exhibition St, Melbourne on Thursday 1st October, 7.30 -10.30pm. Jo Abbott - accordion; Sean Nihill - trumpet and Pierre Jaquinot - guitar performing music by French and European jazz artists. Enjoy fabulous cocktails in this stunning bar whilst listening to Sanfona performing music by artists such as Richard Galliano, Serge Luc Quartet, Ludovic Beier, Django Reinhardt. Sanfona bring high energy improvisations, colourful melodies and toe-tapping grooves to each performance. The group have been making their mark on the Melbourne scene and beyond, steadily gaining new fans with their unique sound of French/ European groove based jazz performances at many venues, festivals and functions around Melbourne and regional Victoria. Recent performances include: Bastille Festival, Sydney, 2026; Lomond Acoustica, World Accordion Day Concert,Melbourne (featured act); the Wesley Anne and a regional Victorian Tour, Jan, 2026. www.sanfona.net https://www.1806.com.au

The Capitol Theatre Orchestra perform at The Capitol Theatre, 113 Swanston St, Melbourne on Saturday 3rd October, 2pm. Enjoy a performance by Melbourne's finest vintage jazz orchestra, the 12-piece Capitol Theatre Orchestra, who will perform a set of 1920s jazz, and a few surprise arrangements, followed by a screening of a classic film. Experience a unique and memorable afternoon of entertainment at the striking Art Deco styled Capitol Theatre, Melbourne's home of famous movies and classic music.

YOLLIE DOES BILLIE IN PARIS

Yolanda has been part of the Melbourne music scene for the past two decades. She cut her teeth on jazz with The Alan Lee Quartet in the 80’s. And now is a regular guest singer with The Pearly Shells Big Band.

Yolanda is known as a singer/songwriter, and is familiar to Melbourne audiences and a regular performer at The Paris Cat. Her music has been featured on 3PBS, TripleR, 3CR, 3AW and the ABC.

With this tribute to the inimitable Bille Holliday, Yolanda returns to Paris Cat with her big first love, her roots, her heart, her soul, her biggest influence.

Yollie sings Billie The Paris Cat is on Sunday 11th October at 6.30pm it includes a stellar cast of Melbourne’s finest:

Yolanda Ingley -Vocals Obvs Jo Abbott -Piano Steve Purcell-Double Bass Ben Hendry-Drums

Jo Abbott (solo accordion) performs the music of the 1930’s and contemporary French gypsy jazz and French songs by French and European jazz artists such as Richard Galliano, Gus Viseur, Ludovic Beier, Django Reinhardt, Charles Trent, Edith Piaf and many more. Classic French valses, chanson, and gypsy swing to get your toes-tapping and be transported to the music of a golden age.

Collaboration at the Ballroom - Capitol Theatre orchestra will team up with a visiting overseas band to present an afternoon of fine jazz. More details to come!