Winter Series
Place: The Uniting Church Williamstown
36 Electra St, 3016 VIC
Daytime: 5th June - 7pm
Musicians:
Mike Del Ferro - piano
Yunior Terry - Double Bass
Al Kerr - drums
Trio Mike del ferro/ Tunior Terry/ Al Kerr
A unique international collaboration featuring Dutch pianist Mike del Ferro – a world-renowned jazz artist, Cuban bassist and New York-based lecturer Yunior Terry, and Australian drummer Al Kerr, Director of Panorama Brasil.
Bringing these artists together for the first time, this special collaboration presents a unique encounter where jazz tradition and innovation meet through improvisation. The trio explores a wide musical landscape through original compositions and improvisation, ranging from opera to jazz standards, infused with the energy of the New York sound and the sophistication of Brazi- lian and Latin harmonic and rhythmic traditions.
A masterful international opening to this vibrant musical encounter.
The Uniting Church, Williamstown VIC
36 Electra St, 3016 VIC
Daytime: 6th June - 5pm
Musicians:
Mirko Guerrini: Piano, Duduk, Chinese Flute, Chalomeaux, Sound Art
laria Crociani: Voice, Harmonium, Dulcimer
Stephen Magnusson: Guitars and Sound Art
Trio Tripudiis Sonis Variis
A Jubilation of Sounds draws inspiration from a 16th-century idea of music as a remedy for the soul, celebrating the joy and vitality of sound. Bridging the worlds of Baroque and Jazz, this pro- gram explores their shared spirit of improvisation, expressive freedom, and artistic innovation.
Through a refined blend of acoustic instruments and sound art, Mirko Guerrini, Steve Magnus- son, and Ilaria Crociani reimagine celebrated arias by Claudio Monteverdi, Alessandro Scarlatti, Giacomo Carissimi, and Barbara Strozzi, infused with the spontaneity and creativity of improvisa- tion.
A vibrant encounter between past and present, where tradition meets innovation in a truly ex- pressive musical dialogue.
The Uniting Church, Williamstown VIC
36 Electra St, 3016 VIC
Daytime: 6th June - 7pm
Musicians:
Danilo Rojas: Piano
Onur Puza (guitar)
Pablo Guzzo: Double Bass - Salvador Pérsico: Percussion
Danilo Rojas Trio feat: Onur Puza
A contemporary jazz journey from the heart of South America, where traditional Latin American rhythms are reimagined through an experimental jazz lens. Performed by a piano trio, this project features a special collaboration with Turkish jazz guitarist Onur Puza, creating a unique cross-cultural dialogue and expanding the music through a distinct artistic identity.
The ensemble includes expert percussionist Salvador Persico, whose deep knowledge of Afro-Cuban and Latin traditions enriches the rhythmic language, and Argentine bassist Pablo Guzzo, bringing a strong connection to South American musical roots and contemporary jazz expression.
Part of the Winter Series Festival, directed by Danilo Rojas.
About Us
Williamstown International Jazz Festival presents internationally curated jazz concerts as part of its Winter Series in Melbourne, set in an intimate environment where music becomes conversation and time dissolves into sound.
Rooted in an open, equal, and collaborative spirit, the festival embraces a non-profit vision dedicated to integration, education, and community engagement, positioning jazz as a space for artistic exchange and shared experience.
The program connects international musicians and Melbourne-based artists with local com- munity musicians, fostering collaboration and artistic exchange through contemporary jazz and improvisation, and reflecting diverse artistic trajectories.
More than a series of concerts, it is an evolving cultural platform where listening, spontaneity, and creative interaction shape each encounter between artists and audiences.
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