This is a recording from the MCBB Summer Series Concert in 2016. Original composition by Sally Greenaway

Recorded by Sloth Studios, Jan 2016

The Melbourne Composers Big Band are a nationally renowned composition initiative, designed to give anyone and everyone the chance to have their own music performed and recorded by one of the countries leading jazz ensembles. The MCBB were formed with the sole purpose of encouraging and promoting Australian composition and big band music. With so many talented composers, arrangers, musicians and educators across the country, the MCBB plan to give opportunity to all individuals who wish to contribute and celebrate the ever-growing Australian big band and composition scene.


Falling Of Seasons MCBB - Comp. Sally Greenaway

This is a recording from the MCBB Summer Series Concert in 2016. Arrangement by Bryan Hooley

Recorded by Sloth Studios, Jan 2016

The Melbourne Composers Big Band are a nationally renowned composition initiative, designed to give anyone and everyone the chance to have their own music performed and recorded by one of the countries leading jazz ensembles. The MCBB were formed with the sole purpose of encouraging and promoting Australian composition and big band music. With so many talented composers, arrangers, musicians and educators across the country, the MCBB plan to give opportunity to all individuals who wish to contribute and celebrate the ever-growing Australian big band and composition scene.

Nica's Dream MCBB - Arr. Bryan Hooley

This is a recording from the MCBB Summer Series Concert in 2016. Arrangement by Andrew Garton

Recorded by Sloth Studios, Jan 2016

The Melbourne Composers Big Band are a nationally renowned composition initiative, designed to give anyone and everyone the chance to have their own music performed and recorded by one of the countries leading jazz ensembles. The MCBB were formed with the sole purpose of encouraging and promoting Australian composition and big band music. With so many talented composers, arrangers, musicians and educators across the country, the MCBB plan to give opportunity to all individuals who wish to contribute and celebrate the ever-growing Australian big band and composition scene.

Devil Got My Woman MCBB - Arr. Andrew Garton

This is a recording from the MCBB Summer Series Concert in 2016. Composed by Rochelle Scorgie

Recorded by Sloth Studios, Jan 2016

The Melbourne Composers Big Band are a nationally renowned composition initiative, designed to give anyone and everyone the chance to have their own music performed and recorded by one of the countries leading jazz ensembles. The MCBB were formed with the sole purpose of encouraging and promoting Australian composition and big band music. With so many talented composers, arrangers, musicians and educators across the country, the MCBB plan to give opportunity to all individuals who wish to contribute and celebrate the ever-growing Australian big band and composition scene.

Sonic Memory MCBB - Comp. Rochelle Scorgie

The Melbourne Composers Big Band are a nationally renowned composition initiative, designed to give anyone and everyone the chance to have their own music performed and recorded by one of the countries leading jazz ensembles. The MCBB were formed with the sole purpose of encouraging and promoting Australian composition and big band music. With so many talented composers, arrangers, musicians and educators across the country, the MCBB plan to give opportunity to all individuals who wish to contribute and celebrate the ever-growing Australian big band and composition scene.

The MCBB itself includes some of Melbourne's most exciting musicians and improvisers. All of our members are passionate about big band playing, composition and original Australian music. The ensemble is led by the founder and creator of this project, James Mustafa.