Carl Mackey

A rare treat these days getting to play with my partner in crime, the one and only @matjodrell ! Along with the smoking rhythm section of Craig Fermanis, @benmhanlon and @fishyfisch14 we’re going to have some fun…especially considering this lineup has never played together before! Come and dance something we can play to!

This Friday 27 March I will have the pleasure of playing quartet with @mackeysax @blakely_mcd and @fishyfisch14 at @uptown_jazz_cafe . 8:30pm start !

Wednesday! Can’t wait to hit again with the extraordinary @gwindsormusic and @harrymorrison7 at @uptown_jazz_cafe , and a rare treat to be joined by the phenomenal @andyfisendendrums ! Bookings: [email protected] Doors 7:30pm, music from 8:30pm #daddariowoodwinds

Next two Wednesdays @uptown_jazz_cafe w/ @harrymorrison7 and @felixbloxsom !

Paris Cat Big Band this Sunday! Last one for the year!

This Saturday night! @uptown_jazz_cafe I’ll have the pleasure of being joined on stage by the great talents of @hughstuckey , @jordantarento , and @davebeckdrums1122 Swing by for a beverage and tunes! Doors at 7:30pm, music from 8:30pm Bookings recommended: [email protected] Photo by @piajohnsonphotography #daddariowoodwinds

An honour to spend an extra special couple of weeks rehearsing, recording and filming with the incredible @harryconnickjr and his band, along with @orchestravictoria conducted by the wonderful @jessicagethinconductor . Album and documentary coming soon! Keep an eye out! @daddariowoodwinds Photo with @jerryweldonmusic by @willow59

⚡ MIJF: Speedball Live at The JazzLab | Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2025 Get ready for no-holds-barred, high-intensity jazz from some of Australia’s finest musicians! Captured live at The JazzLab during the Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2025, this performance by Speedball is pure, electrifying energy. 🎺 Mat Jodrell – Trumpet 🎷 Carl Mackey – Saxophones 🎹 Grant Windsor – Piano 🎸 Sam Anning – Bass 🥁 Daniel Susnjar – Drums Formed in 2000, this all-star quintet brings together five of Australia’s most accomplished improvisers — each a powerhouse in their own right, with credits alongside jazz legends like Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Gregory Porter, Ron Carter, and Terrence Blanchard. After eight years, Speedball returned to MIJF to launch their highly anticipated new album, delivering a set of thrilling virtuosity, unstoppable swing, and dynamic interplay. From the first note, the chemistry between these artists is undeniable — a musical force built on years of collaboration, trust, and fearless creativity. 🔥 Watch the full concert — and more from the Melbourne International Jazz Festival — now on-demand, exclusively on Oh! Jazz . #OhJazz #MIJF #MelbourneInternationalJazzFestival #Speedball #TheJazzLab #MatJodrell #CarlMackey #GrantWindsor #SamAnning #DanielSusnjar #AustralianJazz #LiveJazz #ModernJazz #JazzFestival #OhJazzExclusive

Can’t wait to perform with my @speedballtheband family @matjodrell @mackeysax @gwindsormusic and @anningsam this Sunday at @thejazzlab as part of @melbjazzfestival ! We are launching our BRAND NEW ALBUM “Speedball Live” 2 shows - 7pm and 930pm - tickets here /events/speedball/ @pearl_drums @pearldrumsaustralia @pearldrumseurope @zildjiancompany @zildjianaustralia @zildjian_latinoamerica @zildjianusa @vicfirth @vicfirthaustralia @vicfirthlatinoamerica @remopercussion @connselmerinc @daddariowoodwinds

This Sunday @thejazzlab for @melbjazzfestival with @speedballtheband OCTOBER 19 launching our new album ‘live’. See you there!

Just one week to go until we launch our new album at the @melbjazzfestival ! Who’s coming? Here’s a little taste of what you can expect. Ticket link in bio for our two shows at @thejazzlab on Sun 19 October.

This Saturday night @uptown_jazz_cafe ! I’ll be joined by the formidable talents of @james.marcus.sherlock , @harrymorrison7 and @ollieshute . Doors open 7:30pm, music starts at 8:30pm. Bookings highly recommended. [email protected]