Richard Pavlidis (MELB) – 25/09/25

Renowned for his “airtight arrangements and virtuosic improvisation” (Jazzfuel, UK), dynamic Melbourne saxophonist Richard Pavlidis brings his explosive original jazz to JMI Live this September, backed by the powerhouse Brisbane rhythm section of Eden Armstrong (piano), Elliott Parker (bass) and Chris Evans (drums).
A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, Richard has toured throughout Australia and internationally, performing at festivals including Splendour in the Grass, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival and Europafest. His music blends straight ahead hard bop with modern jazz harmony — a style that drew praise from the legendary Kenny G, who called Richard “a great player” with “amazing technique.”

His latest album “Iconography” was described by All About Jazz (USA) as “bright, powerful and engaging,” and follows the success of his debut “Without Within”, which is now part of the Australian Jazz Real Book and preserved in the Australian Jazz Museum. Tonight Richard will be introducing new material from an upcoming album set for release in late 2025.

Gig Details:

Thursday 25th September 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.

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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.

Location

JMI Live is located at 10 Exhibition Street, Bowen Hills. View on Google Maps.

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All JMI Live concerts are live-streamed to JMI’s YouTube channel for free.

Enquiries

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