Upcoming Bands

$15 members, $25 non-members
(special events priced separately)
Visitors and new members always welcome!

Bookings: Please Text to 0419 030 595

7:30pm – 10:15pm unless otherwise stated
The Highway, cnr Anzac Hwy & Marion Rd, Plympton

Please note bands and personnel may change due to unforeseen circumstances.


13th May 2025 – The Rundle Eight-tet Project

From 6:45pm – a youth band, details to come…

Then, from 7:30pm:

Playing the 1950’s “cool” mini big band arrangements from the Dave Pell Octet, featuring charts by Marty Paich, Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers and more! This new ensemble makes its debut performance and consists of some of Adelaide’s best musicians (and Paul).

Paul van der Koogh – tenor sax
Vashti Tyrell – baritone sax
Warren Heading – trumpet
Alex Taylor – trombone
Jason Hammond – piano
Lyndon Gray – bass
Greg Wain – guitar
Jackson Mack – drums


Have you checked out the jazz club’s YouTube channel? There are hundreds of clips!
Visit it at www.youtube.com/southernjazzclubadelaide and don’t forget to
like the videos and subscribe to the channel! It helps get the word out about our amazing club!


20th May 2025 – Bill Polain’s “The AllStars”

Bill Polain – trombone, vocals
Jason Hammond – piano, vocals
Lyndon Gray – bass
Warren Heading – trumpet, vocals
Paul van der Koogh – reeds, vocals
Brad Polain – drums, vocals
Special Guest: Peter Hooper – banjo


Our first Saturday Swing Dance Evening of the year will be on 24th May 2025 at the Goodwood Community Centre!

Doors from 6pm, music from 7:30pm, and featuring the wonderful Paul Komninos and his Orchestra providing the songs for you to either cut a rug to, or simply sit back and enjoy!

Cabaret style seating with a large dance floor, BYO drinks and nibbles, so get your friends together and book in nice and early!

$20 members | $30 non-members
ALL WELCOME

Book at the club on a Tuesday night, or book online at https://www.trybooking.com/DAZKI (SJC members, please use the discount code which has been emailed to you to access the member rate)


27th May 2025 – An Evening with Ally Cunningham

From 6:45pm – a youth band, details to come…

Then, from 7:30pm:

Ally Cunningham – vocals
Gary Boland – trumpet
Tony Lillywhite – piano
Don Armstrong – baritone sax, clarinet
Jackson Mack – drums
Henry Francis – bass


3rd June 2025 – The Phoenix Jazz & Swing Super Band

Derek Dalton – trumpet, trombone
Gordon Coulson – trombone, vocals
Emile Ryjoch – reeds
Jason Hammond – piano
Peter Hooper – banjo
James Clark – bass, tuba
Bill Polain – drums
Special Guest: Don Armstrong – baritone sax


10th June 2025 – Julian Ferraretto and the Hot Club of Adelaide

From 6:45pm – a youth band, details to come…

Then from 7:30pm:

It’s hard to imagine a musical duo that set the world on fire like the pairing of guitar and violin. Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt were an unstoppable musical force, setting Paris alight in the Hot Club of Paris before gaining worldwide and historic fame.

Julian takes you on a journey to Paris of the 1920’s and 30’s and the world of Manouche Gypsy Jazz!

Julian Ferraretto – violin
Tom Kneebone – guitar
James Brown – guitar
Kallan Francis – guitar
Shireen Khemlani – bass


17th June 2025 – One by One

Luke Thompson – sax, vocals
Lee Pfitzner – vocals
Julian Ferraretto – violin
Dave Mc Evoy – piano
Tim Bowen – bass
John Mc Dermott – drums


24th June 2025 – Atlantic Street Band

From 6:45pm – a youth band, details to come…

Then from 7:30pm:

Possibly Adelaide’s hardest-working jazz bands, bringing fun times and tight arrangements with some novelty tunes on the side!

Chris Weber – trumpet
Jason Hammond – piano
Paul van der Koogh – reeds
Alex Taylor – trombone
Lyndon Gray – bass
Jackson Mack – drums


1st July 2025 – The Hot Foot Stompers

Ruby Mensforth – trombone
Harrison Smith – trumpet
Ciara Ferguson – piano
Lachlan McGargill – saxophone
Tasha Stevens – bass
Jackson Mack – drums


8th July 2025 – Dave McEvoy and Friends

From 6:45pm – a youth band, details to come…

Then from 7:30pm:

Dave Mc Evoy – piano
Danica Elle – vocals
Kylie Ferrera – vocals
Harrison Smith – trumpet
Tasha Stevens – bass
Jackson Mack – drums