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Monty Shnier Trio

  • Wesley Anne 250 High Street Northcote Hill , VIC, 3070 Australia (map)

Monty Shnier is an Australian Contemporary Bassist based in Melbourne Victoria, Across time spent at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School, and the VCA  Undergraduate Degree Monty has studied with some of Melbourne’s finest bassists including  Sam Anning, Tamara Murphy, Tom Lee and Jonathan Zion, as well as being one of three young  bassists selected to perform for Rufus Reid’s workshop at the 2018 Melbourne Bass Day. 

Monty has performed in a wide range of musical situations as both a leader and a sideman,  performing with many notable Melbourne jazz luminaries, including performances at the  Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Monty’s own compositions draws inspiration from a wide  array of sources including the jazz cannon, classical music, cinematic music, and Australian  improvised music, with a strong focus on drama and storytelling. 

Monty Is currently working extensively as a sideman and session musician in Melbourne, and is  composing and performing original music with his quintet in preparation for releasing his debut  album early next year.


Earlier Event: 17 November
TRIVIA WITH SPARX
Later Event: 21 November
Jess Mahler Trio