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 “standards” we know and love and giving them a fresh, spontaneous spin.
Expect a relaxed atmosphere and a setlist of familiar jazz classics reimagined through the trio’s unique lens. If you’re a fan of lyrical guitar playing and a rhythm section that just clicks, this is one you won’t want to miss.
“A performer who quietly, but forcefully, demands an audience’s attention through his masterful solos and lush atmospheric textures.” — Megaphone Oz
“Hauptmann’s solos, all held fire and cool chromatic sparks… [are] a mini-masterclass on shaping and pacing a solo.” — John Shand, The Sydney Morning Herald / WordsAboutMusic
The Band:
Ben Hauptmann – guitar
Nick Quigley – bass
Chris Evans – drums
The Ben Hauptmann Band (Ben Hauptmann – guitar; Zoe Hauptmann – bass; Evan Mannell – drums; Colin Hoorweg – drums; Miroslav Bukovsky – trumpet) at the 2012 Capital Jazz Project held at the Street Theatre — Civic, Canberra, ACT
GIG DETAILS:
Thursday 7th May 2026
$20 Entry (+GST & BF)
Doors open from 7:30pm
Music starts at 8pm
ALL AGES (people under 18 need to be accompanied by a guardian)
LICENSED BAR
Head to our Humanitix to purchase limited seated tickets
How do I purchase a ticket?
Tickets are being sold through Humanitix. Purchase limited seated tickets here. Due to JMI Live being an intimate space, we have a maximum number of guests allowed in the venue. We highly recommend it is best to get in early before tickets sell out.
What is JMI Live?
JMI Live presents live jazz in Brisbane every Thursday night from 8pm and a jam session after each gig. JMI Live is renowned for its intimate setting, providing the best opportunity to listen to live jazz in Brisbane. Just like a jazz club in New York, this venue is the ideal location for great jazz music, acoustics and atmosphere.
Location
JMI Live is located at 10 Exhibition Street, Bowen Hills.
Live streaming
All JMI Live concerts are live streamed to JMI’s YouTube account. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to access our free live streams.
Ticket Refund Policy
If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms and are unable to attend after having purchased a ticket, please contact the JMI office (07 3216 1110 or email play@jazz.qld.edu.au) as soon as possible during business hours (10AM-4PM) to let us know you won’t be able to attend. A full refund will be given if we are contacted prior to a performance. Refunds will not be processed if we are contacted after the gig.