Get ready for a double dose of jazz magic as two of Melbourne’s finest take the stage in an unforgettable face‑off: Paul Williamson (saxophone) vs. Paul Williamson (trumpet).
Jazz takes centre stage in this one‑night‑only showdown, as two heavyweight Paul Williamsons go head‑to‑head in a thrilling musical face‑off.
Paul Williamson — saxophone virtuoso and founder of the legendary Paul Williamson Hammond Combo — has been a fixture of Melbourne’s jazz scene for over three decades. From his long‑running residency at Fitzroy’s Rainbow Hotel to packed sets at Bennetts Lane, 303 and Uptown Jazz Café, his swinging quartet knows how to tear the roof off with soulful standards and bluesy R&B grooves.
Dr Paul Williamson — trumpet powerhouse and Senior Lecturer & Convenor of Jazz & Improvisation at Monash University’s Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance — brings a global pedigree to the battle. A prolific composer‑bandleader with sixteen albums to his name, he’s shared stages with luminaries from Carla Bley and Charlie Haden to Vijay Iyer and Mark Helias, delivering inventive ensemble work and soaring solos.
Backing our headline duel are the rhythmic dynamism of Monique DiMattina on piano, and the groove driven by Sam Bates on drums and Nick Haywood on double bass — ensuring every arrangement swings hard and keeps you on your feet.
This one‑night‑only event promises razor‑sharp interplay, lightning‑fast solos, and the pure joy of two generations of Williamson artistry going head‑to‑head.
Don’t miss this rare musical encounter!
