By Charlotte Mclean, JMI Course Coordinator The word "swing" in Jazz serves multiple purposes, encompassing the genre itself, its rhythmic essence, the approach of musicians, and the...
What is Swing? Getting Inside the Sound We All Love
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How to solo on a jazz blues (Part 4 of 4)
HOW TO SOLO ON A JAZZ BLUES - PART 4 Chord extensions & substitutions By Travis Jenkins, JMI lecturer (Guitar, Jazz Materials, Ensemble, Jazz Composition) Part 1 of How to Solo on a...
Sam Anning EARTHEN album launch – FRIDAY 21/06/24
After returning from NYC, Melbourne bassist-composer Sam Anning released two winning award albums attracting critical acclaim and an ARIA nomination. Earthen is his third septet album and...
How to solo on a jazz blues (Part 3 of 4)
HOW TO SOLO ON A JAZZ BLUES - PART 3 (Guide tones, Approach Tones and Enclosures) By Travis Jenkins, JMI lecturer (Guitar, Jazz Materials, Ensemble, Jazz Composition) In Part 1 of How to...
How to solo on a jazz blues (Part 2 of 4)
HOW TO SOLO ON A JAZZ BLUES - PART 2 By Travis Jenkins, JMI lecturer (Guitar, Jazz Materials, Ensemble, Jazz Composition) In Part 1 of How to Solo on a Jazz Blues, we looked at using the...
How to solo on a jazz blues (Part 1 of 4)
HOW TO SOLO ON A JAZZ BLUES - PART 1 By Travis Jenkins, JMI lecturer (Guitar, Jazz Materials, Ensemble, Jazz Composition) For most musicians who have had some experience with improvising,...
Auditions open for mid-year 2024!
FIND YOUR GROOVE IN 2024! Kick start your music career at JMI - Auditions for mid-year entry open soon. Are you ready to take your passion for jazz to the next level? Do you dream of...
Jazz voice: Navigating your own unique path
Jazz voice: Navigating your own unique path By Charlotte Mclean, JMI Course Coordinator Like professional singers of any genre, Jazz singers work hard to hone their craft and find their...
Melody Graves and the Hokum Redemption – 21/03/24
Since forming in 2018, Melody Graves and the Hokum Redemption has been serving up their own style of hot jazz, swing and prohibition blues renowned for their energetic live shows and...
Tyler Cooney/Steve Newcomb Duo – 11/04/24
Tyler Cooney and Steve Newcomb will be performing two sets of intimate guitar / piano duo music, playing a heavy mix of some Wayne Shorter, and a few originals. Tyler Cooney is a Brisbane...
Ben Bruni (SYD) Quartet – 15/02/24
Intrigued by jazz from an early age, Ben Bruni embarked on a musical journey after receiving a Miles Davis CD as a gift. Captivated by Davis' unique trumpet sound, his passion for jazz...
Meet alumni Erin Logan
We were thrilled to recently catch up with JMI alumni Erin Logan who completed JMI's Bachelor program in 2017! Erin has been in the Australian Army Band since 2018 and gave us an update on...