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,...
Where Are They Now? Meet Alumni, Kat Kellalea
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Nick Quigley
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...
MSG – 18/07/24
MSG – led by Brisbane/Gold Coast based Trombonist Mikael Strand – was formed in 2023 and is inspired by the Hard Bop and Soul Jazz movement. The group is committed to showcasing original...
Barney McAll Workshop – 19/07/24
Join renowned Australian jazz pianist and composer Barney McAll for an exclusive workshop where he shares his wealth of experience and insights from his illustrious career. An...
JMI Spring Clinics running in the September Holidays
UP JUMPED SPRING (CLINICS)! Looking for something different to fill up your September holidays? Why not spend it learning and playing jazz with the masters of jazz music in Brisbane! JMI...
What is Swing? Getting Inside the Sound We All Love
By Charlotte Mclean, JMI Course Coordinator The word "swing" in Jazz serves multiple purposes, encompassing the genre itself, its rhythmic essence, the approach of musicians, and the...
How to solo on a jazz blues (Part 4 of 4)
HOW TO SOLO ON A JAZZ BLUES - PART 4 Chord extensions & substitutions By Travis Jenkins, JMI lecturer (Guitar, Jazz Materials, Ensemble, Jazz Composition) Part 1 of How to Solo on a...
Sam Anning EARTHEN album launch – FRIDAY 21/06/24
After returning from NYC, Melbourne bassist-composer Sam Anning released two winning award albums attracting critical acclaim and an ARIA nomination. Earthen is his third septet album and...
How to solo on a jazz blues (Part 3 of 4)
HOW TO SOLO ON A JAZZ BLUES - PART 3 (Guide tones, Approach Tones and Enclosures) By Travis Jenkins, JMI lecturer (Guitar, Jazz Materials, Ensemble, Jazz Composition) In Part 1 of How to...
How to solo on a jazz blues (Part 2 of 4)
HOW TO SOLO ON A JAZZ BLUES - PART 2 By Travis Jenkins, JMI lecturer (Guitar, Jazz Materials, Ensemble, Jazz Composition) In Part 1 of How to Solo on a Jazz Blues, we looked at using the...
How to solo on a jazz blues (Part 1 of 4)
HOW TO SOLO ON A JAZZ BLUES - PART 1 By Travis Jenkins, JMI lecturer (Guitar, Jazz Materials, Ensemble, Jazz Composition) For most musicians who have had some experience with improvising,...
Auditions open for mid-year 2024!
FIND YOUR GROOVE IN 2024! Kick start your music career at JMI - Auditions for mid-year entry open soon. Are you ready to take your passion for jazz to the next level? Do you dream of...