Join Ella Doneman and her band from their third tribute concert at JMI Live where they bring to life the Blossom Dearie Song Book with sets spanning five decades of her timeless music.
From Blossom Dearie’s classics like ‘Peel Me A Grape’ to ‘Bruce,’ to ‘Blossom’s Blues’ you’ll be taken on a captivating journey with one of the unique jazz voices of the second half of the 20th century.
In this tribute concert Ella Doneman shares her story of living life with a visible disability as well as an invisible disability.
Ella and her Fellas weave Blossom’s tunes and Ella’s first original tune ‘Clive’ (inspired by the uniquely witty and talented Blossom Dearie).
Let’s make this a memorable afternoon of live music and storytelling.
The Band: Featuring the incredible talents of:
Dr. Jeff Usher (Music Director) on Piano
Nick Maskell on Double Bass
Joe Rutledge on Drums
Murray Donald on Guitar
🌻 Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
🌻 Grab your tickets now!
GIG DETAILS:
Saturday 25th October 2025
$35 Entry (+GST & BF)
Doors open from 3:30pm
Music starts at 4pm
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.