Kansha 感謝 is a new trio formed as a collective for creatives intent on exploring musical ideas based on connection, gratitude and community. Together they create colourful musical worlds...
Kansha 感謝 – 26/09/24
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Nick Quigley
The Funkies – 03/10/24
The Funkies aka the Funky Butt Club is the new band by Trevor Hart. Known mostly for his work with his freeform jazz quartet , Trevor now explores this own musical origins - the traditions...
Isaac Power – 15/08/24
Currently based in Switzerland, saxophonist Isaac Power returns to JMI for a special performance with some of his favorite musicians. Saxophonist Isaac Power has worked with some of the...
Graeme Norris Quintet Presents: 100 Years of Bud and Kenny – 22/08/24
Kenny Dorham and Bud Powell, born respectively in August and September of 1924, were outstanding musicians. They were both improvisers and composers who were early leaders in the Bebop...
Trichotomy – 29/08/24
One of Brisbane's most acclaimed jazz groups, Trichotomy, really need no introduction. Formed while music students in 1999, their 20+ year career of adventurous improvising showcases the...
Machen/Prince Trio – 25/07/24
The Machen/Prince Trio returns to JMI for their second performance, offering a fresh lineup of diverse musical treats. From bebop to blues, and Brazil to New Orleans, experience an evening...
JMI Jazz Orchestra + QYO Big Band – 28/07/24
Enjoy a night featuring TWO of Brisbane's finest young big bands performing in the intimate space of JMI Live. This is a rare opportunity to listen to the best up and coming talent on...
JMI Faculty Gig – 01/08/24
It's that time again where we celebrate the beginning of a new semester with our bi-annual JMI live Faculty Gig! This bi-annual event is a special one, so make sure you come on down to see...
Zoe Atkinson with Rag Wizard – 08/08/24
Zoe Atkinson is a Brisbane based trombonist and graduate of JMI. For this gig she will be joined by her fellow Rag Wizard band mates Bayden Mitchell (resonator guitar), James Visentin...
St Paul’s School Jazz Night with JMI – 09/08/24
JMI Live will be hosting a very special event featuring jazz bands from St Paul's School and the JMI Jazz Orchestra. This is a free event for families and friends to attend to watch the...
Where Are They Now? Meet Alumni, Kat Kellalea
In the following blog series of ‘Where Are They Now?’, we talk to some of our alumni who we haven’t heard from in quite some time! We find out where life has taken them since graduation,...
Cool Struttin’ – 14/07/24
Cool Struttin' A 9-piece band featuring two singers - Steph Larman and Catherine French, 3 horns- Greg Quigley Trombone, Nat (King) Corrigan and Ken Chow Saxophones and 4 rhythm – Jeff...