Is It a Crime, Jessica Young Quintet

Name: Is It a Crime, Jessica Young Quintet
Start: 2026-06-13T08:30:00+10:00
Location: Paris Cat Jazz Club

Schedule

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Paris Cat Jazz Club | Melbourne, VI

Jessica Young Quintet – 'Is It a Crime'
6:30 pm, Saturday 13th of June 2026
Performance room: basement
Please note: Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm showtime
(SHOW DURATION IS 6.30PM-8.10PM)
Jessica joins us from Sydney and takes the stage tonight with some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians. Together they present 'Is It a Crime' an evening of jazz standards and contemporary interpretations, delivered with wit, intimacy and a touch of intrigue.
Piano – Minu Yu
Guitar – Diego Villalta
Electric Bass – Mitch Cairns
Drums – Adrian Violi
Jessica is a compelling and versatile performer whose career has taken her from Melbourne to the jazz clubs of London and New York. She has recorded and performed throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia, sharing the bandstand with internationally respected artists including George Coleman (NEA Jazz Master), Harold Mabern, Russell Malone, Don Braden, James Pearson, Nigel Price, Massimo Faraò and Steve Williams.
Drawing on a diverse musical background spanning opera and jazz, Jessica brings a distinctive voice to the tradition. Her multi-octave range, combined with a deep respect for the language of jazz, allows her to move effortlessly between classic repertoire and modern interpretations. The result is a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly personal, captivating audiences with warmth, musicality and storytelling.
Genre - Contemporary Jazz