Multi-award-winning Australian trumpeter and composer, Eugene Ball, has received widespread national and international recognition throughout a professional career that has featured performances with some of the biggest names in music. A lover of diversity, he is as comfortable in the New Orleans jazz tradition (the Hoodangers) as he is with contemporary improvisation (Andrea Keller, the Australian Art Orchestra), popular music (Paul Kelly, Dan Sultan, You Am I) and composition. Eugene has composed for the MSO, ACO2 and a variety of contemporary chamber ensembles. He is accompanied by Ben Hanlon, double bass and Anthony Schulz, accordion. This unconventional trio takes nothing at face value. They reinvent with each piece the sounds of their own instruments and the possibilities of their combined talent.

As a former director of jazz ensembles at Eltham High from 1998-2007 and Artistic Director of the Eltham Jazz festival, Eugene has strong connection to Eltham. We are delighted to welcome him back to perform at Montsalvat. 

As for all of the other performances in the jazz series, all proceeds from the concert, after payment of the musicians, will go to the restoration of Lily’s Cottage, one of the original Montsalvat buildings.

Sunday 26th February 2023
5 - 7pm
The Barn Gallery

Adult $50
Concession / Child $45