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...
Rob McWilliams & Friends – 04/09/25
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JMI Live
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...
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...
The Max Alduca Quintet (SYD) – 08/08/25
Sydney based double bassist and composer Max Alduca presents his debut album Monastery drawing inspiration from a personal journey through music and spirituality, reflecting themes of...
Troy Roberts Quartet (NYC) – 07/08/25
Embracing his love for a vast variety of stylistic genres, three-time GRAMMY nominated saxophonist, Troy Roberts is quickly becoming one of the most widely recorded touring artists of his...
JMI Faculty gig – 31/07/25
Come and check out the amazing talent behind JMI’s Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance program as the faculty take to the stage at JMI Live. This gig features the very musicians who...
Swing & Blues with The Lochlan Feng Quartet – 25/07/25
Lochlan Feng is a pianist and vocalist currently based in Melbourne originally from Brisbane. Influenced by the likes of legendary jazz artists such as Nat King Cole, Count Basie, Andy...
Eden Armstrong Trio Plays the Music of Cedar Walton – 24/07/25
On the 24th July at JMI Live, the Eden Armstrong Trio pays homage to the music, life and legacy of Cedar Walton (1934–2013); a legendary pianist, composer, and bandleader whose influence...
Ella Doneman sings the Blossom Dearie Song Book – 19/07/25
Join Ella Doneman and her band as they bring alive the Blossom Dearie Song Book with sets spanning five decades of her timeless music. From classics like ‘I’m Hip’ to ‘Bruce,’ you’ll be...