Rob was born and raised in Melbourne and played professionally there in the late ’70’s and throughout the ’80’s including stints with fusion band McDonald’s Farm and mainstream jazz...
Introducing, Then That! When Megan “The Golden Warbler” Crocombe met Jesse “Mr Fingers” Kupper it wasn’t long before a dynamic duo was born. Megan, a Queensland Conservatorium graduate and...
Join acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and educator Charlotte Mclean for an engaging masterclass in songwriting. Open to all ages and skill levels, this session is designed to inspire both...
Auditions are now open for 2025 entry into JMI's Bachelor and Diploma programs! To help you prepare for an audition at JMI, we've developed a FREE audition pack, which is downloadable on...
We asked JMI lecturer Graeme Norris (Woodwind, Improvisation Techniques) about some of his approaches to teaching improvisation here at JMI. Have a read below about his thoughts on...
Exploring Jazz When You're Unsure of What to Listen to By Charlotte Mclean, JMI Course Coordinator Jazz is a labyrinth of different styles, eras, and instrumentation and deciding where to...
JMI's Course Coordinator, Charlotte Mclean, recently sat down with current JMI Bachelor student and alto saxophonist Chris James to chat about where his affinity for music began, his...
Dominic Brennan is a Brisbane-based Pianist and composer who graduated from JMI in 2023. Growing up in Charters Towers and Toowoomba, he discovered his love of music at an early age. Since...
Lachlan McKenzie Quintet Lachlan McKenzie is a musician who has gained recognition both nationally and internationally for his formidable abilities as a jazz trumpeter and composer. Born...
Along with his live and recording activity in duo, trio or quartet (he released 10 records as leader/co-leader) Federico Casagrande has been performing solo concerts since 2006. From...
Stephen Magnusson, Dave Beck, Sam Anning are STOZ! STOZ individually have been performing in the Jazz world for over 25 years playing with many musicians. This trio features them in a...
Dubbed “the best kept secret in Jazz” by Downbeat Magazine, Amsterdam-based Tin Men and the Telephone is breaking new ground in the world of improvised music. Combining live electronics...