Raki brings together Yolŋu songman Daniel Wilfred, pianist Paul Grabowsky, and trumpeter/electronic artist Peter Knight in a powerful fusion of sacred songs (manikay) and contemporary sound. Featuring voice, bilma, piano, trumpet and live electronics, this deeply moving collaboration honours Indigenous songlines through immersive, improvisational dialogue and profound cultural connection. ARIA-winning saxophonist-composer Jeremy Rose unveils Infinity II — a sonic…

GRAMMY-winning saxophonist and titan of modern music, Gary Bartz, brings his legendary artistry to Melbourne in a soul-stirring performance featuring some of Australia’s finest players. Across his decorated six-decade career, Bartz has long been revered for his mastery of the alto saxophone and his revolutionary approach to informal composition —…

Gregory Porter, the internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer, is returning to Australia in 2025. He captivates audiences around the globe with his soulful baritone and deeply emotional performances with a voice that has been described as "liquid gold". His unique blend of jazz, soul, and gospel has earned him…

Inspired by Australia’s native Banksia plants, Banksia Trio brings together three of Tokyo’s most sought-after players: bassist Takashi Sugawa, pianist Masaki Hayashi, and drummer Shun Ishiwaka. Known for their dynamic sound and sharp improvisation, the trio creates bold and surprising jazz that’s both technically fearless and full of feeling. Fresh…

From his early work with Miles Davis and Art Blakey to his recent collaborations with Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) and Adrian Younge’s project Jazz Is Dead, Gary Bartz is a pioneering force in shaping the language of jazz improvisation. For this special conversation, Bartz will be joined by…

In the realm of progressive jazz-rock, The Outernet is a fresh force redefining musical boundaries. Led by keyboardist and composer Phil Turcio, the band features a formidable lineup: Pete Drummond (drums), Pete Mollica (bass) and Emilio Kormanic (guitar). Together, they craft a sound that is cinematic, high-impact and deeply collaborative.…

Mesmerising, elegant and electric, multi- Grammy-winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Brisbane. For over 40 years, the extraordinarily original and prolific Bill Frisell has been a seminal figure in modern American music. From jazz, bluegrass, country, rock and roll, to folk, interwoven with metamorphic splendor with bursts of the…

Internationally acclaimed Lebanese-French trumpeter and composer Ibrahim Maalouf is finally headlining in Australia, and he’s bringing the full force of his electrifying 10-piece band – complete with six trumpets – to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival for The Trumpets of Michel-Ange. Praised by legends like Quincy Jones and dubbed a…

2025 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival Opening Night features fearless musical innovator and GRAMMY-winning pianist, Hiromi, widely regarded as one of Japan’s most extraordinary artists. Renowned for her technical mastery and her remarkable ability to reimagine genre and form, Hiromi erases the lines between jazz and classical, taking audiences on…

Co-commissioned by the Melbourne International Jazz Festival and Jazztopad Festival (Poland), this bold new project unites three visionary artists with collaboration and experimentation at the heart of their practice — Sunny Kim (Korea/Aus), Joanna Duda (Poland) and Helen Svoboda (Aus) — in a profound exploration of personal, political and planetary transformation. Joanna Duda, a pioneering Polish…