Six young saxophonists are in the running to win a $7,500 cash prize and a prestigious recording opportunity.

Jessica Carlton, Alex Turley and Tessie Overmyer among 16 composers to write a new works with support from the ABC.

A Grammy Award-winning headliner tops the bill for the 12th year of celebration of the rich and diverse contribution of women to jazz.

Jessie Tu talks with Tessie Overmyer and Hannah James about playing Charles Mingus's music as part of a nine-piece band at the Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival.

With international borders still closed, the festival is celebrating the diversity of the local scene in its tenth year.