The Concourse: Jazz at the Lounge 2025: James Morrison Quartet

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Experience the artistry of one of Australia’s greatest musical showmen, multi-instrumentalist and jazz legend James Morrison, in an intimate evening of jazz at The Lounge. Renowned globally as one of the finest jazz players of his generation, James started playing professionally at age 13 leading to a stellar career: he…

Student Music Collective: Jazz Harp Concerto

Stanley Burbury Theatre, Tasmania University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, TAS, Australia
The Student Music Collective and Secret Orchestral Society, in collaboration with Carter Harps, present Jazz Harp Concerto. In their second performance of the year, The Secret Orchestral Society are excited to be working with internationally acclaimed harpist Benjamin Creighton Griffiths. As well as being the featured soloist of this performance,…

Smith’s Alternative: John Mackey Project

Smith's Alternative 76 Aliinga Street, Canberra, ACT
A new project by Canberra based saxophonist John Mackey, sees the bringing together of some of Australia's leading musicians. This new group is comprised of Miro Bukovsky (trumpet) Nicholas McBride (drums), Liam Budge (vocals), Lachlan Coventry and Greg Stott (guitar) and Chris Pound (bass). The aim of the group is…

Inner West Jazz Fest: Heaps Grass

Annandale Creative Arts Centre 81 Johnston St, Annandale, NSW, Australia
HEAPS GRASS Ebony Tait - Voice/Keys Lachie Mills - Guitar Jack Rosenzweig - Drums
I Got Rhythm

Noosa Chorale: I Got Rhythm

The J Theatre 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction, Qld, Australia
Get ready for an electrifying start to this year‘s Noosa Jazz Festival with a sizzling performance by the Noosa Chorale and The Australian Jazz Ensemble! Their ‘I Got Rhythm’ tribute showcases timeless jazz standards and a few surprises that will leave you spellbound. This unmissable program promises the scintillating mastery…

WA Youth Jazz Orchestra: Havana Nights!

The Rechabite Cnr Lake Street & William Street, Perth, WA, Australia
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the intricate rhythms and upbeat melodies of Latin Jazz, Salsa and Mambo! Featuring WAYJO's Tuesday Night Orchestra with guest artists Steve Richter (timbales), Marcus Perrozzi (congas/bongos/hand percussion) and Adolfo Chavez (vocals), expect songs to harmonise to and beats perfect for dancing.…

Inner West Jazz Fest: Tymbal Echoes

Annandale Creative Arts Centre 81 Johnston St, Annandale, NSW, Australia
Hinano Fujisaki - Tenor Saxophone Simon Barker - Drums

Inner West Jazz Fest: Hallucinations

Annandale Creative Arts Centre 81 Johnston St, Annandale, NSW, Australia
Laurence Pike - Drums/Electronics Ken Allars - Trumpet Jack Stoneham - Alto Saxophone Novak Manojlovic - Piano  

Inner West Jazz Fest: Miroslav Bukovsky & Strings

Annandale Creative Arts Centre 81 Johnston St, Annandale, NSW, Australia
Miroslav Bukovsky - Trumpet Phillipa Murphy-Haste - Violin Lily Innis - Cello Clayton Thomas - Double Bass
I Got Rhythm

Noosa Chorale: I Got Rhythm

The J Theatre 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction, Qld, Australia
Get ready for an electrifying start to this year‘s Noosa Jazz Festival with a sizzling performance by the Noosa Chorale and The Australian Jazz Ensemble! Their ‘I Got Rhythm’ tribute showcases timeless jazz standards and a few surprises that will leave you spellbound. This unmissable program promises the scintillating mastery…

RAZ Music: Paul Grabowsky and Michelle Nicolle – Noir

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Beloved ballads reimagined, featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter and many more. Experience a poignant collection of reimagined ballads as award-winning jazz singer Michelle Nicolle and acclaimed composer Paul Grabowsky perform their debut collaboration album, Noir. Unveiling the hidden poetry within beloved works by artists such as Frank…

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