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…

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 —…

LETTUCE doesn’t just play – they transport. Blending funk, hip-hop, rock, psychedelia, jazz, and soul, they’re bringing the ultimate high-vibe. Renowned for their razor-sharp musicianship, infectious grooves, improvisational brilliance and high-energy live shows, LETTUCE draw on iconic influences such as Parliament-Funkadelic, Tower of Power and Herbie Hancock to create a sound…