Victorian Jazz Club

31/08/2026

Super fun at Clayton RSL with Oh Babe playing lots ofgreat swing! Led by Ben McKenna on vocals, with Bud Noodhoom on drums, Don Cameron on piano, James Shortland on bass, Scott Hurley on guitar, Brent Mills on saxophone, Peter Foley on trombone , Anthony Bull on trumpet and Nellie Noble, looking gorgeous, dressed in the era on vocals. The dance floor was crowded with happy dancers all afternoon, and those sitting listening looked happy. What a lively way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Thanks Oh Babe for great music and also to the wonderful staff at Clayton RSL who look after us so well!

30/08/2026

Oh Babe at the VJC

23/08/2026

A great night of jazz last night at Clayton RSL with Pippa Wilson and Jazz Notes. Such a lot of fantastic tune that kert the dance floor crowded and the listening audience happy. Led by Pippa Wilson, with delightful vocals with Todd Sidney on piano, Henry Francis on bass, Dean Cooper on drums, Kevin Blaze on guitar and Ann Craig on flute. These musicians are so talented and the music was outstanding.

23/08/2026

09/08/2026

Great night of delightful jazz with Eamon McNelis and friends at Clayton RSL last night. Eamon led the band on trumpet and vocals, with Sophia Macrae on reeds and vocals, John Scurry on guitar, Meg Davidson on bass and Dave Allardice on piano. Lovely music to dance to, and so nice to hear John Scurry on guitar. Sophia Macrae gave us some wonderful vocals. Meg Davidson was new to the VJC on bass and we hope to hear her again. Dave Allardice is always amazing on piano. We had a really good night, evidenced by the smiling faces around the room.
Thanks Eamon and your friends for giving us lovely music!

26/07/2026

Great night of fabulous jazz last night at Clayton RSL with the Hot B Hines. What a super band! Led by Ken Collins on trumpet and vocals, with Bill Beasley on trombone and lovely smooth vocals, Barry Currie on reeds and vocals, David Hines on banjo ans fine vocals, John Huf on sousaphne and bass, and Wally Joosen on drums. These talented country boys played a great mix of jazz which kept dancers on the floor all night and happy faces around the room. Lots of fun and awesome music - thanks Hot B Hines

12/07/2026

Such a great night at Clayton RSL last night with a dance class provided by Swing Patrol, which was obviously enjoyed by all participants, then a superb performance by Chonk, which kept the dance floor crowded all night. Chonk is led by Peter Baylor on guitar and lovely vocals, with Eamon McNelis on trumpet and great vocals, Ash Gaudion on saxophone and vocals (so good to have Eamon and Ash together), Miro Lauritz stunning us on that beautiful vibraphone, Howard Cairns always great on bass, Jo Abbot on piano and Luca Fraillon on drums. Such a fabulous band, all of them amazing musicians. The crowd was so enthusiastic and enjoyed every second of the band. Thanks Chonk for a sensational night!

11/07/2026

Chonk at the VJC