The Street Theatre: Lady Sings The Blues

The Street Theatre 15 Childers St, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Lady Sings The Blues, a story about women in song, their hurts, struggles and pain whilst their beauty remains the same. Volume 2 sees Prinnie  embark on more stories of the women that have shaped the history of music. You will be transported from the speak easy setting to the…

Theatre Royal, Hobart: Take the Spotlight and Run

Theatre Royal, Hobart 29 Campbell Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
It’s the battle of the music genres in this fast-paced tribute to women in music. From classical to contemporary, musical theatre to jazz, these four divas defend their favourite genres, turn them on their heads and bring them to life.

Elder Conservatorium: After Hours Concert | Matthew Sheens Solo

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
One of the Con’s most successful jazz graduates, New York-based Matthew Sheens returns to Elder Hall for the first time in over a decade to perform music from his recent albums, including his latest, Written in the Dark. Don’t miss this evening of innovative jazz!  

Gemma Farrell Quintet: Gemma Farrell Quintet ‘Electronic’ Album Launch

Lyric's Underground 22 Lyric Lane, Maylands, WA, Australia
Join Gemma Farrell Quintet for a night of modern jazz and fusion as they launch their third album ‘Electronic’ at Lyric’s Underground. Featuring the talents of Sam Hadlow on trombone, Dan Garner on guitar, Lucy Browning on bass, and Ryan Daunt on drums, the Quintet will be led by the…
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Canberra International Music Festival: Jazz Up Late

Smith's Alternative 76 Aliinga Street, Canberra, ACT
In his final year as Artistic Director, Roland Peelman has chosen to open the festival with William Barton, Persian tar player Hamed Sadeghi and Belgian jazz pianist Bram De Looze, as well as Lior and Nigel Westlake’s Compassion. Guitar virtuoso Pavel Ralev, violist Florian Peelman, France’s Trio Karénine and Dudok Quartet…

WA Youth Jazz Orchestra: Sarah McKenzie Quartet

Liberty Theatre 81 Barrack Street, Perth, WA, Australia
Internationally acclaimed Australian jazz pianist and vocalist Sarah McKenzie (USA) performs an evening of Brazilian-inspired big band jazz in the iconic Liberty Theatre. Sarah McKenzie is a pianist, composer, vocalist, and bandleader whose breezy technical style, songwriting acumen, and pronounced lyrical sense of swing have drawn comparisons to Blossom Dearie…

WA Youth Jazz Orchestra: Sarah McKenzie with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra

Liberty Theatre 81 Barrack Street, Perth, WA, Australia
Internationally acclaimed Australian jazz pianist and vocalist Sarah McKenzie (USA) reunites with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) for an evening of Brazilian-inspired big band jazz in the iconic Liberty Theatre. Her sixth and latest album, ‘Without You,’ is a reinvention of the timeless music of Brazilian jazz, infused with…

Elder Conservatorium: After Hours Concert | Homegrown Jazz

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Songs and instrumental works by alumni Lauren Henderson, Jo Lawry, M.S. Ferguson, Christina Guala-Goodwin, Jasmine Ferguson, and Thomas Voss.  

Elder Conservatorium: Lunchtime Concert | Australian Jazz

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Honours Ensemble Lyndon Gray - director The Honours ensemble play from the Australian Jazz Real Book, with works by noted Australian jazz writers including alumni Jo Lawry, Michelle Nicole, Matthew Sheens and Lauren Henderson, alongside songs by Vince Jones and other Australian jazz greats.

Elder Conservatorium: Lunchtime Concert | Australian Jazz

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
The Honours ensemble play from the Australian Jazz Real Book, with works by noted Australian jazz writers including alumni Jo Lawry, Michelle Nicole, Matthew Sheens and Lauren Henderson, alongside songs by Vince Jones and other Australian jazz greats.

Willoughby City Council: Live at Lunch – Gershwin: The Glamour of the Sax

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Av, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
The electrifying Australian saxophone quartet Nexas return to Live at Lunch with their ingenious interpretations of Gershwin. Joined by Artistic Director flutist Jane Rutter performing hits from her best selling ABC Classic album Embraceable You: Jane Rutter plays the Gershwin Song book, repertoire includes Cuban Overture, An American in Paris, 3 Preludes, Summertime, Rhapsody…

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre: The Robbie Mann Quartet

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Join Robbie Mann, one of Australia’s only masters of stride piano style, for an evening in the company of the late, great Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller. A musical force of nature, Fats Waller was a pianist, composer, showman and raconteur whose accomplishments shaped jazz both within his brief lifespan and…

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