• Jazz Aotearoa: Waypeople Live at the Polo

    Polish White Eagle Club 38 David St, Turner, ACT, Australia
    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,…

    Monash Performing Arts Centres: Mama Alto presents The Billie Holiday Songbook

    The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    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…

    : Jody Sternberg & David Lewis present: FRENCH IN JAZZ

    The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    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…

    Willoughby City Council: Jazz at The Lounge – SYJO Big Band & SPECTRA Jazz Orchestra

    The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
    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…

    Monash Performing Arts Centres: The Teen Town Quintet

    The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    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…

    Redland Perfomance Arts Centre: Some of Our Best Friends Are Jazz Musicians

    RPAC Studio
    Martin Kay (saxophone and clarinet) joins the Black Square Quartet for a program featuring folk, jazz and contemporary experimentation. The collaboration reveals conversations, collisions, and the occasional raised eyebrow. Martin Kay is a prominent figure in Australian music, celebrated for his adventurous approach to classical and cross-genre saxophone studies. His career spans classical,…
  • Redland Perfomance Arts Centre: Camerata: Old. New. Borrowed. Blue.

    RPAC Concert Hall
    In this stunning concert featuring Brisbane-born international pianist Anthony Romaniuk, you will be treated to a curation of musical gems from the baroque elegance of JS Bach to the modern vision of Olli Mustonen and everything in between. Lovers of jazz will delight in the opportunity to hear Dave Brubeck’s iconic Blue…

    Willoughby City Council: Jazz at The Lounge – Blue Rhythm Band: The Duke Ellington Legacy

    The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
    Extraordinary drummer and bandleader Andrew Dickeson brings his Blue Rhythm Band to The Lounge with a swinging tribute to Duke Ellington. This all-star quintet serves up classics like Take the A Train, It Don’t Mean a Thing, Caravan, and Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, celebrating Ellington’s enduring legacy. Built from a rock-solid rhythm section…
  • Willoughby City Council: Jazz at The Lounge – Emma Pask: High Standards

    The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
    Experience the heart and soul of one of Australia’s most captivating jazz voices with award-winning vocalist Emma Pask returning to The Lounge with her Jazz Trio Band after a sellout concert in 2025. For one special night, Emma Pask invites you on a journey through the myriad jazz standards that…
  • Willoughby City Council: Jazz at The Lounge – Tedeschi/ Cutlan/ Undy: A take on Dave Brubeck

    The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
    After a mesmerising performance at The Lounge in 2025, renowned classical pianist Simon Tedeschi returns with Paul Cutlan and Cameron Undy for 'A take on Dave Brubeck'. Celebrating Brubeck's classical elegance, rhythmic brilliance, and timeless charm, the trio bring iconic hits like 'Take Five' and 'Blue Rondo à la Turk'…

    Canberra Symphony Orchestra: Rediscovering Jazz

    Ainslie Football & Social Club 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie, ACT, Australia
    A free concert series focused on finding the joy in listening to music with any degree of hearing loss Created by CSO bassoonist and audiologist Kristen Sutcliffe, Rediscovering Music is particularly impactful for those with hearing aids or Cochlear Implants. Community members with any degree of hearing loss will benefit…

    Perth International Jazz Festival: Dee Dee Bridgewater

    The Astor Theatre, Perth 659 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley, WA, Australia
    Triple Grammy winner Dee Dee Bridgewater brings four decades of fearless artistry to the Astor Theatre for one unforgettable night. A Tony Award winner, NEA Jazz Master and internationally celebrated performer, Bridgewater has shared stages with legends including Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins and Max Roach, while carving out her own…