Emergence Tour - The Dungeon (Adamstown Uniting Church)

Name: Emergence Tour - The Dungeon (Adamstown Uniting Church)
Start: 2026-10-20T18:30:00.000+10:00
End: 2026-10-20T21:00:00.000+10:00
Location: Adamstown Uniting Church

Date

Tuesday 20 October 2026 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | (UTC+10)

Location

Adamstown Uniting Church

228 Brunker Road (PO Box 20), Adamstown, NSW, 2289

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Hosted by

James Shortland

About

Australian bassist James Shortland is proud to present Emergence, the debut album and national tour from one of Australia's exciting emerging jazz artists. Blending original compositions with new arrangements and selections from the jazz tradition, Emergence traces James' personal and musical journey through challenge, growth and renewal.

Originally from Newcastle and now based in Melbourne, James has performed with many of Australia's leading jazz musicians, including Judy Bailey, Dale Barlow, Julien Wilson, Warwick Alder, Kevin Hunt, John Harkins, Andrew Dickeson, and Andy Sugg. Drawing on these influences while forging his own musical voice, his compositions are deeply rooted in the African-American jazz tradition yet speak with a contemporary Australian perspective.

Performed with James’ piano trio, Emergence is a pure expression of honesty, music and feeling. James’ invites you to come and listen in on this amazing work put together and performed by some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians.

Featuring special guest, Tiana Young - Vocals

James Shortland - Double Bass

Miro Lauritz - Piano

Alex Young - Drums