The Graeme Norris Sextet will perform at JMI Live on July 23 2026. The show will feature original compositions by Graeme, as well as pieces by Cole Porter, Sonny Rollins, Jobim and Thelonious Monk. Graeme will share the stage with expert fellow contributors Travis Jenkins, Lachlan Alexander, Eden Armstrong, Elliott Parker and Chris Evans.
The six piece ensemble, expanded from the standard quartet, will explore varied textures and backgrounds, and multiple soloists. Having returned to Brisbane after a decade residing in New York, Graeme Norris now teaches saxophone and improvisation at JMI. “More Please”, recorded in New York and released on Gut String Records, was reviewed by Eric Meyers in the Australian as “modern jazz, beautifully played”.
BAND: Graeme Norris – Saxophone
Travis Jenkins – Guitar
Lachlan Alexander – Saxophone
Eden Armstrong – Piano
Elliot Parker – Bass
Chris Evans – Drums
GIG DETAILS:
Thursday 23rd July 2026
$20 Entry (+GST & BF)
Doors open from 7:30pm
Music starts at 8pm
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.