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...
MSG @ JMI Live – 18/06/26
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Past JMI Live gigs
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rob McWilliams & Friends – 21/05/26
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...
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...
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...
Vince Jones Quintet Masterclass – 24/4/26
JMI is excited to welcome Jazz Legend Multi ARIA-Recipient VINCE JONES, acclaimed vocalist, trumpeter, songwriter and one of our most beloved iconic voices in Australian music along with...
The Three Seas: Antahkarana Album Launch – 23/4/26
The Three Seas (IN/AUS) “Crunchy grooves and Indian poets combine to absorbing effect” — Songlines "An immersive festival highlight" - The Age The Three Seas return to Australia with...