Kenny Dorham and Bud Powell, born respectively in August and September of 1924, were outstanding musicians. They were both improvisers and composers who were early leaders in the Bebop...
One of Brisbane's most acclaimed jazz groups, Trichotomy, really need no introduction. Formed while music students in 1999, their 20+ year career of adventurous improvising showcases the...
The Machen/Prince Trio returns to JMI for their second performance, offering a fresh lineup of diverse musical treats. From bebop to blues, and Brazil to New Orleans, experience an evening...
Enjoy a night featuring TWO of Brisbane's finest young big bands performing in the intimate space of JMI Live. This is a rare opportunity to listen to the best up and coming talent on...
It's that time again where we celebrate the beginning of a new semester with our bi-annual JMI live Faculty Gig! This bi-annual event is a special one, so make sure you come on down to see...
Zoe Atkinson is a Brisbane based trombonist and graduate of JMI. For this gig she will be joined by her fellow Rag Wizard band mates Bayden Mitchell (resonator guitar), James Visentin...
JMI Live will be hosting a very special event featuring jazz bands from St Paul's School and the JMI Jazz Orchestra. This is a free event for families and friends to attend to watch the...
In the following blog series of ‘Where Are They Now?’, we talk to some of our alumni who we haven’t heard from in quite some time! We find out where life has taken them since graduation,...
Cool Struttin' A 9-piece band featuring two singers - Steph Larman and Catherine French, 3 horns- Greg Quigley Trombone, Nat (King) Corrigan and Ken Chow Saxophones and 4 rhythm – Jeff...
MSG – led by Brisbane/Gold Coast based Trombonist Mikael Strand – was formed in 2023 and is inspired by the Hard Bop and Soul Jazz movement. The group is committed to showcasing original...
Join renowned Australian jazz pianist and composer Barney McAll for an exclusive workshop where he shares his wealth of experience and insights from his illustrious career. An...
UP JUMPED SPRING (CLINICS)! Looking for something different to fill up your September holidays? Why not spend it learning and playing jazz with the masters of jazz music in Brisbane! JMI...