Ex-pat Kiwi pianist Wil Sargisson returns to JMI alongside his jazz amigos Elliott and Mitch. Having been inspired by recent sojourns through the Pacific and a French boogie woogie piano...
Past JMI Live gigs
Mèva’s Journal – 04/04/24
Mèva's Journal is a fresh Hardbop band in the Brisbane Jazz scene, modelled off of the late 50's/60's ‘Hardbop’ ensembles such as Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver Quintet 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...
Andrew Butt Trio + (2) – 18/04/24
Andrew has been prominent on the Australian Music scene for over 30 years, being a winner and multiple finalist of the Queensland Music Awards. Other accolades include a Churchill...
Chelle – 07/03/24
Chelle is a creative and curious vocalist who has composed, studied and performed in the heart of Meanjin for the past twelve years. Her natural flair captures a live audience and tells...
Eden Armstrong Piano Trio (Vol 2)- 01/02/24
The second iteration of the Eden Armstrong Trio! Eden Armstrong is a jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader who is fast becoming a leading voice in the Brisbane jazz scene. He has had the...
Joshua Breakstone Trio (NYC) – 08/02/24
Joshua Breakstone has 24 recordings out as a leader with such greats as Kenny Barron, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, Pepper Adams, Jimmy Knepper, Jack McDuff, Mickey Roker, Al Harewood,...
Singers Workshop (all levels) with Joshua Breakstone – 09/02/24
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: We'll discuss what it means to be a jazz singer and why singing jazz is so different from singing most other kinds of music. We’ll listen to examples of jazz vocalists...
Guitar Workshop (all levels) with Joshua Breakstone – 09/02/24
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: How to develop your own unique voice in jazz. How to play new ideas in your soloing. The art of listening. The role of the guitar as a chord playing instrument within...
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...
Transients – Wilson / Anning / Keller – (22/02/24)
ABOUT TRANSIENTS + ANDREA KELLER: “Remember the name Andrea Keller.” - Keith Black, 4.5 stars, Winnipeg Free Press “She is a creative force in perpetual motion” - JazzLocal32.com In honour...
JMI Faculty Gig – 29/02/24
A new year is well and truly here, and a new semester is about to begin. What better way to welcome in the new 2024 cohort than with a performance from our finest educators?! This...