Renowned for his “airtight arrangements and virtuosic improvisation" (Jazzfuel, UK), dynamic Melbourne saxophonist Richard Pavlidis brings his explosive original jazz to JMI Live this...
Richard Pavlidis (MELB) – 25/09/25
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Past JMI Live gigs
Jeff Usher and A Love Supreme Super Band – 20/09/25
Jeff Usher’s Forty Years of Jazz Concert Series continues on Saturday 20 September with a performance by Jeff Usher and A Love Supreme Super Band at JMI Live Studio. Jeff founded this band...
Kaitlyn Chester Quartet – 18/09/25
Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, Kaitlyn Chester is a jazz vocalist and bassist recognised for her creative artistry, deep musicality, and commitment to jazz education and research. A...
Davey Romain’s Six Shooter – 11/09/25
Davey Romain is a Brisbane based guitarist with a deep affection for music in all forms. He grew up a self-taught musician playing gigs all around the east coast with a variety of bands....
Travis Jenkins Piano Trio – 30/10/25
Multi-instrumentalist Travis Jenkins is a prolific composer and venturesome improviser. After taking some time to explore the classic organ trio sound through the making of "A Turtles...
Rob McWilliams & Friends – 04/09/25
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...
Jeff Usher/Martin Kay Quartet – 30/08/25
Jeff Usher’s Forty Years of Jazz Series at JMI Live resumes with a performance by the Jeff Usher/Martin Kay Quartet. Dr Martin Kay is one of Australia’s most accomplished alto...
Jordy Stitt Quintet – 28/08/25
This performance will feature old and new original compositions by Jordy Stitt. Influences for the music vary quite wildly and include (but are not limited to): grandparents, sailing,...
Tyler Cooney Quartet ‘Jelly Legs’ album preview – 21/08/25
The Tyler Cooney Quartet will be previewing their upcoming release Jelly Legs - set for release later this year - in full at JMI Live on Thursday, August 21st. Tyler is joined by Wil...
Workshop with Jerome Jennings (USA) – 17/08/25
Join internationally renowned drummer and educator Jerome Jennings for an engaging and insightful workshop that explores the true function of the drummer in a jazz setting. Aimed at high...
Workshop with Vincent Gardner (USA): What Instrumentalists Want from the Rhythm Section – 17/08/25
Join world-renowned trombonist and educator Vincent Gardner (Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra) for an engaging and insightful workshop exploring the essential relationship between soloists...
Vincent Gardner & Jerome Jennings (NYC) – 14/08/25
Join us for a very special evening featuring two international legends of jazz, Vincent Gardner and Jerome Jennings, performing with members of JMI's esteemed faculty. Touring Australia as...