Whether you’re a die-hard jazzophile or looking for a night of world-class entertainment, this is live music at its finest — up close and personal. From timeless standards to modern jazz brilliance, don’t miss out on the best of live jazz in the intimate, welcoming atmosphere of The Lounge.
“I am lucky enough to have had a song or two written about me, but you will have to find them.”
Talented pianist and composer Blakey presents a set of varied tunes which are performed by a band that is not only great, but one that has at its heart, the spirit of creativity.
“The creativity and exploration harmonically and rhythmically is so special within those relationships [of the Miles and Coltrane bands of the ’60s], and I wanted to emulate that same feeling with my own group.”
Anna Setton is the little drop of dew sparkling on a little leaf, at 5.30 am in the morning; she is the sea breeze caressing […] Read More
Adam Rudegeair really knows how to pay tribute to his heroes. His love for Prince led him to create the ultimate homage to the Minneapolis […] Read More
“An annual jazz festival is an important opportunity to showcase the incredible musical talent here in South Australia,” says AJF Producer and Artistic Director, Kaya Blum. “This year’s program stretches across an exciting range of jazz styles.”
The Mouth is easily one of the best live acts in Melbourne at the moment, a must-see (or rather, must-experience) performance
“On a personal level, this simple play on words — 32 bars, in 32 bars — gives me both a great goal-setting framework and a quiet assurance that, after 32 songs, I will have scooped out enough of the melodic, harmonic and lyrical cacophony to settle my fevered mind.”
“I have a great band, I feel very supported, but with that support I can also take some musical chances, it’s kind of like jumping off the edge of a cliff and knowing that someone will catch you, something will break your fall.”
