Theatre Royal, Hobart: Radiohead for Solo Piano

Theatre Royal, Hobart 29 Campbell Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
Master of improvisation, Berlin-based Australian pianist Josh Cohen takes on legendary rock band Radiohead in this live show of idiosyncratic covers from the group’s famous back catalogue – interpretations that have gone viral on YouTube with more than ten million views and counting. Although fiercely protective of their reputation, it’s…

The Ellington Jazz Club: Jamie Oehlers Quintet

The Ellington Jazz Club 191 Beaufort Street, Perth, WA, Australia
Experience a special performance revisiting the original compositions of Jamie Oehlers, one of Australia’s foremost jazz artists. Spanning a remarkable 30-year career, this performance will feature music from Jamie’s acclaimed and award-winning albums, including The Assemblers, Paper Tiger, Night Music, You R Here, and Smoke and Mirrors. A winner of the prestigious 2005 World Saxophone…

Willoughby City Council: Gregg Arthur & Warwick Alder Play Chet Baker

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Australian jazz legends vocalist Gregg Arthur and trumpeter Warwick Alder join forces to kick off Jazz at the Lounge in 2025 with a stunning tribute to the Prince of Cool, Chet Baker. Acclaimed for his iconic jazz tunes and innovations in Cool Jazz, American trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker is…

The JazzLab: Bright Splinters

The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
Peter Knight and Sunny Kim met in Sunny’s then hometown, Seoul, 15 years ago and formed a project, which also featured bassist Christopher Hale, called Bright Splinters. Since then, Peter and Sunny have worked together in numerous projects in Australia and abroad including the Australian Art Orchestra and Hand to…

Blue Mountains Concert Society: Simon Tedeschi &George Washingmachine

Blue Mountains Theatre 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, Australia
Extraordinary concert pianist, Simon Tedeschi, is one of Australia's best-loved classical musicians, performing everything from Mozart and Chopin to Debussy and Prokofiev for orchestras, festivals, and venues around the world, from Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall. With a long-harboured love of jazz, and three celebrated albums of Gershwin’s music…

The Ellington Jazz Club: The Libby Hammer Quintet

The Ellington Jazz Club 191 Beaufort Street, Perth, WA, Australia
Libby Hammer and her beloved band take to the Ellington stage again for an unforgettable night of jazz. The quintet will take a deep dive into the planet’s infinite songbook, splashing out on new favourites and overlooked treasures according to their collective current inclination. You can be assured of something…

Salamanca Arts Centre: The Modern Operative

Salamanca Arts Centre 77 Salamanca Pl, Battery Point, TAS, Australia
In this big concert, The Modern Operative perform as a ten-piece band, featuring some of Tasmania’s finest jazz musicians, including: Kelly Ottaway, Les Johnston, Al Dobson, Matt Boden, Hamish Houston, Mitch Ellis, Spike Mason, Damien Kingston, Simon Ramirez, Tom Robb.

The Ellington Jazz Club: NOON: Album Launch Harry Mitchell Quartet with Flora Carbo

The Ellington Jazz Club 191 Beaufort Street, Perth, WA, Australia
In a world increasingly driven by clicks and views, where meaningful art and human connection often take a backseat, Harry Mitchell created an album that responds to the shifting way we consume music. Tonight, Harry is joined by Ben Vanderwal, Ben Witt, and Karl Florisson, along with Melbourne-based alto saxophonist…
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The Concourse: Marsala World Music

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Get ready to dance, sing or just give in to the grooves when 2024 favourite Marsala returns to Jazz at The Lounge in 2025 with special guest vocalist Viktoria Bolonina. Led by the charismatic Joseph Zarb on vocals and guitar, Marsala has performed some of the best music from Cuba,…

Fever: We Call It Jazz Melbourne

Brunswick Ballroom 314 Sydney Rd,, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
Experience the soul of New Orleans without leaving Melbourne. We Call It Jazz: A Journey Through the Heart of New Orleans is an immersive show that brings the electrifying world of jazz to life. After selling out in other cities, the experience arrives in Australia’s culture capital; Melbourne, on the…

Elder Conservatorium: Honours Jazz Ensemble | Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Join us for an afternoon of jazz brilliance as the Elder Conservatorium’s jazz honours students bring the music of the legendary Billy Strayhorn to life. Strayhorn is well known for his collaborations with Duke Ellington and leaving an indelible mark on the jazz world. His compositions – rich with sophisticated…

City Recital Hall: Allison Russell

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
Known for her emotionally charged music and powerful storytelling, Russell has redefined what it means to be an artist in the 21st century. A self-taught singer, songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her unique ability to weave personal and universal narratives into her music. Russell's…

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