Music about letting go of ego, embracing contradiction, and finding flow. Wellington-based saxophonist and composer Jake Baxendale unites some of Aotearoa and Australia’s leading jazz and contemporary musicians for Waypeople, a luminous new album inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin’s translation of the Tao Te Ching. Drawing from jazz and…

Music about letting go of ego, embracing contradiction, and finding flow. Wellington-based saxophonist and composer Jake Baxendale unites some of Aotearoa and Australia’s leading jazz and contemporary musicians for Waypeople, a luminous new album inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin’s translation of the Tao Te Ching. Drawing from jazz and…

Smith’s Alternative and Brilliant Circles Collective present “Mic Knight: Solo/Sextet Revue”, a night of boundary-pushing & creative jazz intended to celebrate the release of the new double-feature album. Featuring a host of original music by up-and-coming composer/improvisers and a set of original music from the Oliver Djurkovic Project, it will be…

Wellington-based saxophonist and composer Jake Baxendale unites some of Aotearoa and Australia’s leading jazz and contemporary musicians for Waypeople, a luminous new album inspired by Ursula K Le Guin’s translation of the Tao Te Ching. Drawing from jazz and Chinese classical music, Waypeople is music about letting go of ego,…

Mama Alto, a jazz singer, cabaret artiste and gender-transcendent diva captivates audiences with her spellbinding interpretations of the Billie Holiday songbook. Her impressive collaborations span legendary figures such as Finucane & Smith, Maude Davey OAM and Brook Andrew, and she has shared the stage with luminaries including Taylor Mac and…

Bring the kids – and the grandkids – for a joyful school holiday concert designed especially for young audiences. Join WAYJO’s Dynamic Jazz Orchestra for a fun-filled 45-minute performance of jazzed-up kids’ favourites, perfect for little ears and big imaginations! Held downstairs at His Majesty’s Theatre, this lively and interactive…

Paris based Jody Sternberg and David Lewis are back in Australia with another eclectic menu of songs, exploring the rich and enduring dialogue between French chanson and 'le jazz'. Together with pianist Mark Fitzgibbon on piano, they offer their original takes on the songs of such iconic figures as Michel…

Experience the next generation of Australia's finest jazz players when the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra (SYJO) Big Band & Spectra Jazz Orchestra perform a double bill at the Lounge for a night of fun and a diverse range of jazz with an emphasis on adventurous Australian music, including music composed by their…

The Teen Town Quintet is a dynamic ensemble dedicated to honouring the electrifying legacy of legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius. Known for revolutionising the role of the electric bass, Pastorius brought a lyrical, expressive voice to jazz fusion, redefining its possibilities. His collaborations with Pat Metheny, Weather Report, Joni Mitchell, and…