“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.
22nd September 2025 - Stella Anning (VIC) album launch // Zodiac
Stella Anning (VIC)
Stella Anning – vocals/guitar
Selene Messinis – keys
Richard Rose - bass
Kyrie Anderson – drums
A versatile guitarist, singer/songwriter, composer and performer, Stella Anning is continually seeking for innovative sounds across genres. With an established background in jazz and composition, Stella’s practice has recently expanded to incorporate the songwriter genre and aesthetic in her work. A part of a new generation of jazz in Melbourne, Stella’s new work is a reflection of the diversity of artists and artistic practice coming out of Naarm/Melbourne. Her four-piece ensemble blends jazz, soul, and indie influences, creating a rich tapestry of sounds and emotive themes that captivate listeners and invite them into a deeply engaging musical experience.
Zodiac
Jordan Chung - Piano
Hinano Fujisaki - Tenor Saxophone
Sabine Tapia - Double Bass
Manson Luk - Drums
Zodiac is a Sydney-based contemporary jazz quartet that brings together a dynamic blend of musical influences and storytelling. Through their sound, the band reflects upon the nuances of their Asian-Australian upbringing, shaping a sound that is both evocative and deeply personal.
Composer, guitarist, and performer, Stella Anning is marking her full emergence as a singer/songwriter with her upcoming body of work Yellow Brick Veneer, out Wednesday 3 September, exploring themes of motherhood, mental health, identity, and the complexities of personal and familial relationships. Her background in jazz and composition continues to shape her sound – expressive, searching and rooted in improvisation.
Known for her guitar trio; STAT (Stella Anning Trio), Stella has long explored the sonic possibilities of the guitar trio format, moving between blues, roots, jazz and soul. This new project builds on that foundation while opening into a more lyrical and personal terrain.
