Premiering new collaborative compositions, Sydney-based vocalist Ngaiire unites with pianist Paul Grabowsky at the Alexander Theatre. A unique project showcasing the Monash University String Sinfonia, be swept away by their heartfelt and cinematic take on soulful jazz. Then in the evening, celebrate all things jazz and swing with arranger and…

An epic jazz party featuring more than 150 incredible musicians across five unique spaces, including award winning artists Paul Grabowsky, Ngaiire, Emma Donovan, and Monash Art Ensemble! Your Big Jazz Day Out ticket is an all-access pass to every show at the festival. Explore state of the art venues, enjoy…

Australian singer, trombonist and band leader Dan Barnett has been wowing audiences around the world with his 14-piece big band of top-shelf musicians for over 20 years. Hear the Dan Barnett Big Band perform timeless classics made famous by greats from Frank Sinatra to Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Count Basie…

Volant’s music moves effortlessly from moments of anthemic heroism, with Ottignon’s fiery tenor at the fore, to lyrical melodies and intimate soundscapes, where the subtle yet confident artistry of Hayley, Hannah, and Lauren results in music of sheer beauty. While embodying the spirit of giants such as John Coltrane and…

Lee Jones is a British jazz guitarist and composer, combining influences from modern jazz, fusion, blues, avant-garde and rock styles. Lee has regularly performed throughout the UK scene and recorded/performed/studied alongside Larry Coryell, Martin Taylor and Mike Stern. Since graduating from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz Course in 2007, he…

PIRRITU’s music is a gentle, honest, and melodic personal journey that entices you into the depths of sadness, love, and shimmering hope. Based in Melbourne Australia, having relocated from NYC after seven years in the USA, pianist/composer Mina Yu has built a reputation as a top-tier pianist and educator. Whilst…

Ben Lerner is an outstanding young artist who has quickly established himself as one of the emerging voices in Jazz and on the Alto Saxophone in Australia. Since moving to Sydney from Auckland in 2020, Ben has received the Sydney Conservatorium of MusicScholarship the Henderson Global Mobility Scholarship, the Ernest Heine Family Foundation Scholarship, and has…