yeah, for quality jazz/funk/hip hop vibes support these venues:
HOT BBQ - DJ Takse monday night Evelyn hotel, fitzroy (highly recommended)
WACK WACK - DJ Johnny topper, Wed night, Evelyn hotel, Fitzroy
COCOA BUTTER - DJ Kano & Takse, The Lounge, Swanston St, Thu night
SARATOGA bar, Sth Melb, DJ's Takse & Ransom, sat night
Hope that helps, and if you are ever in Brisbane, I play at the empire
Hotel (Fortitude valley) Friday nights 'All Souled Out'
Shannon 'Frenzie' Briggs