Rob was born and raised in Melbourne and played professionally on the scene there in the late ’70’s and throughout the ’80’s including stints with fusion band McDonald’s Farm and...
Rob McWilliams & Friends – 21/05/26
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The “Jaco” Quintet – playing the music of Jaco Pastorius – 14/05/26
Jaco Quintet: Celebrating the Legacy of Jaco Pastorius The Jaco Quintet is a dynamic ensemble dedicated to honoring the electrifying legacy of legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius. Known for...
Life at JMI: Open Day 2026
Thinking about studying music at a higher education level? Come and experience what life at JMI is really like at our upcoming Open Day on Sunday 5 July, from 11am-2pm. Whether you’re an...
Talkin Jazz Big Band & Unladylike Big Band – 28/5/26
Talkin’ Jazz is a community music program hosted and supported by the Brisbane Jazz Club, providing young musicians with opportunities to meet, learn and perform. Designed for high school...
Hilary Geddes Quartet – Redleaf Album Tour – 29/5/26
Hilary Geddes Quartet felt like being thrown into a pool and submerged in some aquatic bliss." - Limelight Hilary Geddes is an award-winning guitarist, composer and improviser whose work...
Good Bait Trio – 4/06/26
The Good Bait trio is a long-standing collaboration between three of Brisbane’s most versatile jazz instrumentalists. The arrangements and compositions draw on their wide-ranging musical...
The Brookes St Grind – 05/06/26
The Brookes St Grind are back! Welcoming JMI alumni Aaron Jansz (drums) and QLD Conservatorium alumni Gabriel Garcia (trumpet) to join them for a special evening of hard bop jazz music...
HONK – 11/06/26
HONK has blared into existence to explore 4 part harmonies and a dense, instrumental frontline. The concept is relatively simple: the harmonic intrigue and textural landscapes of a big...
MSG @ JMI Live – 18/06/26
Formed in 2023, MSG is a contemporary jazz sextet dedicated to the spirit of Hard Bop, Post-Bop, and Soul Jazz. Drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Art Blakey, Wayne...
Charlotte Mclean Quartet – 25/06/26
Charlotte Mclean is a vocalist and songwriter known for her distinctive voice, thoughtful approach to improvisation, and deep connection to the jazz tradition. Her music is grounded in the...
Ben Hauptmann Trio – 7/5/26
Catch the Ben Hauptmann Trio at JMI Live on Thursday, May 7th, for an evening of great tunes and effortless chemistry. Led by guitarist Ben Hauptmann, the night is all about taking the...
JMI Jazz Orchestra x Count Basie’s “Basie Straight Ahead” – 30/04/26
JMI Jazz Orchestra is proud to continue our series of concerts featuring classic big band albums performed live from cover to cover, allowing our orchestra members to deep dive into the...