Co-hosted by Brisbane International Jazz Festival
Returning from Paris for her annual Australian tour, British/Australian vocalist Hetty Kate presents Jazz in Four Seasons “Spring” (Volume 1), the first installment of her ambitious four-album series exploring the changing seasons through jazz standards and original compositions. Recorded in Prague with an all Czech band, this volume explores the season’s hopeful yet unpredictable character – from gentle blossoms to sudden downpours – through carefully curated songs by Duke Ellington, Tadd Dameron, Dave Brubeck, and more.
Joined by Jamie Clark (guitar), Thierry Fossemalle (bass) and Dave Sanders (drums), Hetty will bring this musical portrait of spring to life with her imaginative song choice and the warmth and wit audiences have come to expect. As critic Eric Myers notes, ‘One rarely hears a repertoire of such quality.’ Join us for an intimate evening celebrating the season of new beginnings.
“An immaculate performer who received a standing ovation”
Eric Myers, Loudmouth, Music Trust (AU)
“Hetty Kate’s voice overflows with a natural musicality”
Richard Fields 3CR Radio Melbourne (AU)
“A stage presence only matched by the clarity of her voice”
James Morrison AM, Multi-instrumentalist (AU)
“The Real Deal”
Simon Tedeschi, Classical Pianist (AU)
“Beautiful, enchanting”
Christian Bragg, Jazz FM (UK)
“Her phrasing is precise, on point”
Alain Thomas, Couleurs Jazz Magazine (FR)
Hetty Kate is a British-Australian jazz vocalist, raised in Melbourne, now based in Paris who has performed across 28 countries at clubs and for major international festivals. Known for her pure tone and natural artistry, she’s been praised as “one of the best swing-style singers on the current scene.” Her latest project is Jazz in Four Seasons, an ambitious four-album series exploring the changing seasons through jazz standards and original compositions recorded with musicians around the world.
The Band:
Hetty Kate – Voice
Jamie Clark – Guitar
Thierry Fossemalle – Double Bass
Dave Sanders – Drums
Gig Details:
Sunday 26th October 2025
$40 General Entry (+GST & BF)
$30 Concession Entry (+GST & BF)
Doors open from 7:30pm
Music starts at 8pm
10 Exhibition St, Bowen Hills
ALL AGES (people under 18 need to be accompanied by a guardian)
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.
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.