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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…
Editor's Choice Event Series Canberra International Music Festival

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.  

UKARIA: Phil Slater Quintet

Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
Miles Davis' influence extends beyond jazz: he is a defining presence in twentieth-century culture. His output – think Kind of Blue, Birth of the Cool, Bitches Brew – constantly reinvented what music could be, and perhaps more than any other jazz artist he is both revered by musicians and beloved by audiences. Australian Phil…

: Lee Jones Quartet (UK/AUS)

Foundry 616 616 Harris Street, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Lee Jones is a British jazz guitarist/composer, combining influences from modern jazz, fusion, blues, avant-garde and rock. Lee has regularly performed throughout the UK scene and recorded/performed/studied alongside Larry Coryell, Martin Taylor, and Mike Stern. Tonight, Lee will be reuniting a special quartet honouring jazz guitarists Barney Kessel and Wes…

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.
Peter Coleman-Wright and the Nexas Saxophone Quartet

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…

UKARIA: Simon Tedeschi

Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
Dave Brubeck and his new 'cool' jazz roared to popularity in the 1950s. Time Out was the first jazz record to sell one million copies, and the irresistible groove of its standout tunes, 'Blue Rondo à la Turk' and 'Take Five', ensure its enduring appeal. This concert is a rare chance to…

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