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Jake Mason Trio
Thu, Sep 17, 2026
6:00 PM GMT+10
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6:00 PM GMT+10
Jake Mason Trio bring The Modern Ark to Birds Basement
ARIA-nominated Jake Mason Trio will bring their acclaimed new album The Modern Ark to Birds Basement for a special performance on Thursday 17 September 2026.
Led by Hammond organist, composer and bandleader Jake Mason, alongside James Sherlock on guitar and Danny Fischer on drums, the trio deliver a modern take on the classic organ soul-jazz tradition — full of vintage warmth, deep groove and spontaneous interplay.
Following their ARIA-nominated debut The Stranger in the Mirror, Jake Mason Trio have established themselves as one of Australia’s most vital contemporary jazz outfits. Their second album, The Modern Ark, released in February 2026, builds on that foundation with a richly groove-driven record that draws on the golden era of organ-jazz while speaking directly to the present moment. Recorded live to tape in Melbourne with vintage-style production, analogue grit and contemporary clarity, The Modern Ark moves from simmering soul to widescreen jazz, balancing pocket, melody and improvisation. Echoes of Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff and Larry Young run through the music, but Mason’s writing pushes beyond homage, giving the album a voice that is both timeless and distinctly contemporary.
For this performance at Birds Basement, Jake Mason Trio will present music from The Modern Ark alongside selections from their broader soul-jazz catalogue, capturing the warmth, groove and spontaneity that have become central to their sound.
“Pushing the boundaries of soul jazz... a scintillating killer of epic proportions” — Blues & Soul, UK
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“Pushing the boundaries of soul jazz... a scintillating killer of epic proportions”,
Blues & Soul, UK
ARIA-nominated Jake Mason Trio is Australia’s premier soul-jazz act — a Hammond driven force that bridges a vintage aesthetic with contemporary edge. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Jake Mason (Cookin’ On 3 Burners), the trio features James Sherlock on guitar and Danny Fischer on drums, two of Australia’s most respected jazz instrumentalists. Their debut album The Stranger in the Mirror earned an ARIA nomination for Best Jazz Album and attracted international attention from ABC Jazz, Jazz Weekly (USA), Soultrain (Germany), and Rhythms Magazine (AU).
Each member brings formidable credentials. James Sherlock, winner of the Ike Isaacs International Jazz Guitar Award, is a prolific recording and touring artist who has worked with Paul Grabowsky, Kristin Berardi, Sheila Jordan (USA), Cyrille Aimee (France), and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and released six albums as a leader. Danny Fischer drives the groove with pulse and fire, having performed and recorded with Mark Murphy(USA), Vince Jones, and Gary Bartz(USA). His sound combines deep pocket, fearless improvisation, and global experience from years in New York and London.
Leading the trio is composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Jake Mason. As co-founder of the award-winning ensemble Cookin’ On 3 Burners, Mason has helped to define Australian funk and soul, co-writing the global hit This Girl (over two billion streams) and establishing his own imprint Soul Messin’ Records, a key platform for Australian soul, funk, and jazz.
Together, the Jake Mason Trio blend classic organ-groove tradition with a modern edge — music that moves from simmering soul to cinematic jazz with warmth, grit and joy and cementing their place as one of Australia’s most vital contemporary jazz outfits. Their forthcoming release The Modern Ark draws on the golden era of organ-jazz, paying homage to the greats like Jimmy Smith and Brother Jack McDuff with a distinctly modern feel.
Read MoreARIA-nominated Jake Mason Trio is Australia’s premier soul-jazz act — a Hammond driven force that bridges a vintage aesthetic with contemporary edge. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Jake Mason (Cookin’ On 3 Burners), the trio features James Sherlock on guitar and Danny Fischer on drums, two of Australia’s most respected jazz instrumentalists. Their debut album The Stranger in the Mirror earned an ARIA nomination for Best Jazz Album and attracted international attention from ABC Jazz, Jazz Weekly (USA), Soultrain (Germany), and Rhythms Magazine (AU).
Each member brings formidable credentials. James Sherlock, winner of the Ike Isaacs International Jazz Guitar Award, is a prolific recording and touring artist who has worked with Paul Grabowsky, Kristin Berardi, Sheila Jordan (USA), Cyrille Aimee (France), and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and released six albums as a leader. Danny Fischer drives the groove with pulse and fire, having performed and recorded with Mark Murphy(USA), Vince Jones, and Gary Bartz(USA). His sound combines deep pocket, fearless improvisation, and global experience from years in New York and London.
Leading the trio is composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Jake Mason. As co-founder of the award-winning ensemble Cookin’ On 3 Burners, Mason has helped to define Australian funk and soul, co-writing the global hit This Girl (over two billion streams) and establishing his own imprint Soul Messin’ Records, a key platform for Australian soul, funk, and jazz.
Together, the Jake Mason Trio blend classic organ-groove tradition with a modern edge — music that moves from simmering soul to cinematic jazz with warmth, grit and joy and cementing their place as one of Australia’s most vital contemporary jazz outfits. Their forthcoming release The Modern Ark draws on the golden era of organ-jazz, paying homage to the greats like Jimmy Smith and Brother Jack McDuff with a distinctly modern feel.
Genres:Jazz, Soul Jazz
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
