# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Modern Ark - Album Launch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: ARIA-nominated Jake Mason Trio will launch their acclaimed new album The Modern Ark with a special live performance at The Jazzlab, Brunswick, on Friday 8 May 2026. Led by Hammond organist, composer and bandleader Jake Mason, alongside James Sherlock on guitar and Danny Fischer on drums, the trio bring a modern edge to the classic soul-jazz tradition — vintage warmth, deep groove and improvisation.

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 album moves from simmering soul to widescreen jazz, balancing pocket, melody and improvisation.

Featuring standout collaborations with Kurt Elling and Kate Ceberano, The Modern Ark expands the Trio’s sound across ten tracks, from swinging instrumental burners to luminous late-night ballads. Echoes of Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff and Larry Young run through the music, but Mason’s writing pushes well beyond homage, giving the album a voice that is both timeless and distinctly contemporary.

At The Jazzlab, Jake Mason Trio will present The Modern Ark live in full, joined by special guests to realise key moments from the album’s expansive soul-jazz palette. With support from Victoriana Gaye Trio feat. Jeff Raglus, the evening promises a deeply grooving and memorable launch — a modern soul-jazz parable for uncertain times, brought vividly to life on stage.

“Pushing the boundaries of soul jazz... a scintillating killer of epic proportions”, �Blues & Soul, UK
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brunswick/the-modern-ark-album-launch/200029975326349
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Brunswick
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Jazzlab
- **lat**: -37.767043949999
- **long**: 144.95870205648
- **full address**: The Jazzlab, Tortoni Bijoux, 27A Leslie St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia, Brunswick

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Modern Ark - Album Launch being held?
  - **A:** The Modern Ark - Album Launch takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 am at The Jazzlab, Tortoni Bijoux, 27A Leslie St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia, Brunswick.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Modern Ark - Album Launch?
  - **A:** The Modern Ark - Album Launch is organized by Jake Mason Trio.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Modern Ark - Album Launch is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brunswick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Modern Ark - Album Launch sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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