Join us for a special concert with renowned NY-based saxophonist/flutist Mitch Frohman as he performs the music of Horace Silver with a group of local Brisbane musicians.
Bronx native and 7 time Grammy Award winner Mitch Frohman is one of the top saxophonist/flutists in the music scene. After graduating from Columbus H.S.(Bronx, N.Y. class of 1971), he went on to get his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The University of Miami(class of 1975).His versatility in different styles of music has led him to many opportunities of playing with the greatest musicians in the world (including 7 Grammy Award winning records and numerous Grammy, Latin Grammy & Billboard nominations).
For 25 years he was the sax and flute soloist with The TITO PUENTE ORCHESTRA & LATIN-JAZZ ENSEMBLE & also was a steady member of the MONGO SANTAMARIA band for many years. Continuing that tradition, Mitch is the sax/flute soloist and co-leader of The MAMBO LEGENDS ORCHESTRA (the former all-stars of The Tito Puente Orchestra). Some of the great salsa/latin-jazz artists he has played and or recorded with are MACHITO, CELIA CRUZ, La LUPE, EDDIE & CHARLIE PALMIERI, PAQUITO D’RIVERA, CHICO O’FARRILL ORCH.,MILLY/JOCELYN & LOS VECINOS(merengue), CHEO FELICIANO, JOE CUBA, AVENTURA (bachata) and many more. He has also played and or recorded with CYNDI LAUPER, PAUL SIMON, DAVID BYRNE & THETALKING HEADS, and BLOOD, SWEAT and TEARS.
Currently, besides leading the critically acclaimed latin-jazz and salsa dance band THE BRONX HORNS &musically directing The EDDIE TORRES MAMBO KINGS Dance/Show Orchestra, Mitch is touring the world as the sax/flute soloist with the Grammy award winning SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA. In addition to being an in-demand performer, Mitch is an accomplished clinician for students from elementary age to college/conservatory level(he was the first sax/flute instructor at the world famous LOS ANGELES SALSA CONGRESS).
Mitch’s newest project is his Latin-Jazz Quartet featuring the Curtis Brothers (Zaccai/piano & Luques/Bass along with drummer Joel Mateo). The new double disc CD–“FROM DADDY WITH LOVE”–Mitch Frohman Latin-Jazz Quartet (on Truth/Revolution Records) has gotten worldwide attention, climbing to #16 on the Jazzweek radio airplay charts.
Mitch has been awarded the 2016 LATIN JAZZ USA “Chico O’Farrill” LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
The past few years Mitch has been traveling extensively to Asia doing concerts(as a solo guest artist) and workshops in places such as Thailand ( in 2015 he performed at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence as part of ‘Jazz Week’ in Thailand), Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc.
And last (but not least), his signature solo sound can be heard somewhere in the world, every day, as he is the saxophone soloist on the THEME SONG of the mega-hit T.V. show SEX & THE CITY.
Gig Details:
Tuesday 21st October 2025
$20 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.