United by a shared passion for the music of Charlie Haden, Iconoclast Petra Haden joined forces with local bass master Nick Haywood and some of Australia’s finest jazz artists to celebrate the music of her father. Part of Melbourne’s…
New Jawn presents a contemporary and historically aware set at Jazzlab, as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. The syncopated language of jazz ranges from easy listening to complex avant-garde, and new forms mindful of old school is a…
Grammy Award-winning Cory Henry brought his groovy band The Funk Apostles to Melbourne for a must-see Melbourne International Jazz Festival exclusive, as the first stop of their world tour. An absolute all-rounder, the multi-instrumentalist and producer Cory Henry worked with everyone from Aretha…
José James is the embodiment of smooth raw organic chocolate in your ears. His show at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival was an ode to the music of Billie Holiday. While his musical arrangements of Billie Holiday’s songs demonstrated influences…
Vince Jones performing Van Morrison’s masterpieces was the event at the Melbourne Jazz Festival that I looked forward to with the most nostalgic glee. I couldn’t wait to hear in one night, on one stage, both the music and the voices of…
Snarky Puppy’s Melbourne International Jazz Festival gig at The Forum was such a hit that they added a second gig on the same night, both sold out. A dedicated following showed up to hear a band that I was unfamiliar…
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival (3-12 June 2016) fosters a true festival vibe. Its venues span from Monash University to the city and out west to Footscray. The program includes workshops and collaborations with local and international artists – plus…
The Plus Ones go to so many events that a monthly wrap up just doesn’t cut it. Here’s what’s been on in Melbourne for the first two weeks of June 2015! Game of Rhones 100 vinos and an actual Iron Throne….