ARYAN SHEHRAN SEXTET

The Aryan Shehran Sextet is a Melbourne-based jazz group made up of first to third year music students with the exception of Aryan himself, who isn't a formal music student. The sextet performs a mix of jazz standards, original music and modern compositions, bringing together different influences and approaches to improvisation. The group focuses on creating an engaging live sound while exploring both the tradition and contemporary side of jazz. Aryan Shehran is a Melbourne-based jazz trombonist, filmmaker, and student active in Melbourne’s jazz scene. Largely self-taught in the space of jazz, Aryan’s playing is mainly influenced by greats such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Elliot Mason, with an emphasis on intense melodic phrasing, expression and improvisation. Aryan has performed with prominent ensembles including the Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Jazzlab Orchestra, and has appeared at leading venues such as Hamer Hall, Federation Square, Melbourne Recital Centre, and the Jazzlab. He has also performed at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival (ABC Recorded). Following his Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestra audition, trombonist Jordan Murray rated his improvisation 10/10 within the scope of a student, commenting, “I love your style.” Alongside music, Aryan has studied biomedicine and is currently pursuing nursing, while continuing his work as an independent filmmaker. He is steadily establishing his own voice as an emerging musician within Melbourne’s jazz scene. ----------------- Formed through high school, the Eshan Sharma Trio brings together a shared love of blues, R&B and blues rock. Blending soulful grooves, gritty guitar-driven sounds and energetic performances, the trio delivers a mix of classic influences and their own unique style. Joining them for a special guest appearance is Remy Grutzner on saxophone and Ryan Sherwood on vocals, adding another layer of soul and energy to the mix. Expect a night of feel-good rhythms, bluesy riffs and plenty of soul. ----------------- Mamma Chen’s acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, the true owners of the land that we live and operate on. We would like to pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. VENUE ACCESS PAGE