Scott van Gemert

"...One of the most talented and unique large ensemble composers in the country right now... he most definitely ranks among the most exciting young contemporary jazz musicians going around" - Ross Irwin (The Cat Empire), 2016
"Scott has that rare gift of being a jazz musician who understands and draws on the tradition, whilst being totally free to innovate and explore new sounds." - James Morrison AM, 2016

Unbroken Trio

Led by trombonist and composer Scott van Gemert, the Unbroken Trio plays original music that focuses on the collective sound of the ensemble. Also featuring Theo Carbo (guitar) and Maddison Carter (drums and percussion), these three unique musical voices come together to create an array of improvised sounds in a highly interactive setting, focussing on a unified and melodic approach to music creation. The Trio have honed their skills at prominent Melbourne venues such as The Jazzlab, Brunswick Green, and a 4-week residency at Bar 303.

They released their debut album SPARK in April 2020. It contains a nine movement continuous suite of music composed by Scott. The suite is an exploration of single points in time, flashes of inspiration and the magnitude or inconsequentiality of individual moments. The material is drawn from individual fragments and ‘sparks’ of ideas that morph and deconstruct throughout the continuous evolution of the piece.

SvG 8tet

Featuring a powerful five-piece horn section with rhythm section, the SvG 8tet plays Scott’s unique and distinctive arrangements of the music of Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane, as well as original compositions. The 8tet has featured Australian jazz legends such as Eugene Ball and Carl Mackey, as well as some of the brightest young musicians around such as Luke Andresen, Kade Brown and Bernard Alexander.

The 8tet has performed at Uptown Jazz Café as part of the Melbourne Jazz Co-Op program for a sold out crowd, as well as performances at other venues around Australia.

SvG3

The SvG3 Jazz Trio is run by trombonist and vocalist Scott van Gemert. We play swinging jazz standards, with an intimate vibe that creates a lovely chilled atmosphere in a venue, perfect for functions and events.