Following their recent Jazz in Meanjin release, Graeme Norris and the Chermside Three return to JMI Live on March 14 2024. The performance will showcase compositions by Cedar Walton, Cole...
Past JMI Live gigs
Melody Graves and the Hokum Redemption – 21/03/24
Since forming in 2018, Melody Graves and the Hokum Redemption has been serving up their own style of hot jazz, swing and prohibition blues renowned for their energetic live shows and...
Wil Sargisson Trio – 28/03/24
Ex-pat Kiwi pianist Wil Sargisson returns to JMI alongside his jazz amigos Elliott and Mitch. Having been inspired by recent sojourns through the Pacific and a French boogie woogie piano...
Mèva’s Journal – 04/04/24
Mèva's Journal is a fresh Hardbop band in the Brisbane Jazz scene, modelled off of the late 50's/60's ‘Hardbop’ ensembles such as Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver Quintet and...
Tyler Cooney/Steve Newcomb Duo – 11/04/24
Tyler Cooney and Steve Newcomb will be performing two sets of intimate guitar / piano duo music, playing a heavy mix of some Wayne Shorter, and a few originals. Tyler Cooney is a Brisbane...
Andrew Butt Trio + (2) – 18/04/24
Andrew has been prominent on the Australian Music scene for over 30 years, being a winner and multiple finalist of the Queensland Music Awards. Other accolades include a Churchill...
Chelle – 07/03/24
Chelle is a creative and curious vocalist who has composed, studied and performed in the heart of Meanjin for the past twelve years. Her natural flair captures a live audience and tells...
Eden Armstrong Piano Trio (Vol 2)- 01/02/24
The second iteration of the Eden Armstrong Trio! Eden Armstrong is a jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader who is fast becoming a leading voice in the Brisbane jazz scene. He has had the...
Joshua Breakstone Trio (NYC) – 08/02/24
Joshua Breakstone has 24 recordings out as a leader with such greats as Kenny Barron, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, Pepper Adams, Jimmy Knepper, Jack McDuff, Mickey Roker, Al Harewood,...
Singers Workshop (all levels) with Joshua Breakstone – 09/02/24
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: We'll discuss what it means to be a jazz singer and why singing jazz is so different from singing most other kinds of music. We’ll listen to examples of jazz vocalists...
Guitar Workshop (all levels) with Joshua Breakstone – 09/02/24
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: How to develop your own unique voice in jazz. How to play new ideas in your soloing. The art of listening. The role of the guitar as a chord playing instrument within...
Ben Bruni (SYD) Quartet – 15/02/24
Intrigued by jazz from an early age, Ben Bruni embarked on a musical journey after receiving a Miles Davis CD as a gift. Captivated by Davis' unique trumpet sound, his passion for jazz...