World's Best Jazz Club

World’s Best Jazz Club is the story of Bennetts Lane, which is in turn the story of
Australian jazz over the last two decades. The characters, the musical styles, the changing aesthetics, the new techniques. Through more than 50 interviews, author, journalist and accomplished jazz musician, David James has pieced together the history of this iconic club.

When renowned jazz trumpeter, Wynton Marsalis, told Bennetts Lane founder and owner, Michael Tortoni, “There are not too many jazz clubs like this, anywhere.” Tortoni knew then that he was on the right track.

“ one of those rare books that provides an intimate snapshot of an iconic place. It is a fascinating exposé of the life, music and 21-year history of a famous jazz club.”
DR MARK POLLARD

“Bennetts Lane is one of the great jazz clubs in the world. I can’t think of anywhere I played that is better.”
ALLAN BROWNE

“Bennetts Lane is adding to the culture of the city and the depth and the soul of the city.”
VINCE JONES

“It has all the hallmarks to me of a great jazz club… They got the whole combination right.”
PAUL GRABOWSKY.