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 of dynamic and eclectic arrangements as the trio celebrates jazz legends including Fats Waller, Bud Powell, Bill Evans, and McCoy Tyner. Brothers Joseph and Dominic Machen, on piano and drums respectively, along with Bede Prince on bass, form a trio that has been playing together for nearly five years. Over this period, they have crafted a tight group sound and developed a deep appreciation for wide-ranging ..read more

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 Brisbane’s jazz scene in the big band format. JMI Jazz Orchestra The JMI Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece big band made of up of students and staff from the Jazz Music Institute. Led by saxophonist and JMI senior lecturer Joshua Hatcher, the JMI Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to the incredible music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and other seminal composers and arrangers of big band music. Through performing the music ..read more

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 (double bass) and Lachlan Alexander (clarinet). The group will perform their classic repertoire of rags and trad jazz staples as well as some tunes hand selected by Zoe. Come along for a comfy night of swing, rags and blues. Gig Details: Thursday 8th August 2024 10 Exhibition St, Bowen Hills Doors from 7:30PM Music starts on the downbeat of 8PM $20 ENTRY +BF LICENSED BAR ALL AGES (Persons under 18 must be accomp ..read more

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, and how studying at JMI benefited them throughout their career and life. For this particular blog, we caught up with JMI alumni Kat Kellalea who graduated from JMI’s Bachelor program in 2015. Kat’s been doing some wonderful things in her career as a musician and educator! Read on for the full interview. Tell us a bit about yourself. What do you play? Hey I’m Kat. I’m a musician, holistic music teacher/ t ..read more

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 Usher on Piano, Murray Donald on Guitar,  Nick Maskell on Bass and Joe Rutledge on Drums. Steph is an accomplished singer who has a busy career gigging around Brisbane while studying at JMI.   Catherine is studying at JMI and is making a big impression at these monthly gigs.  Greg – we all know who he is !!  Nat (King) Corrigan was JMI’s first graduate and continues to play the music he ..read more

The West End Swing Nonet is glad to be back at their homeground of JMI to showcase some old and new charts in the style of the popular dance music of the 1930s and 1940s! The Nonet will be playing selections from swing era artists such a Frankie Newton, Count Basie, Johnny Hodges, John Kirby, Roy Eldridge and more! The West End Swing Nonet is a collection of swing loving musicians who seek to recreate and push forward the sound of swing as it was played, as dance music, at the height of its popularity. Band Members: Tenor Saxophon: Alexander Price Alto Saxophone: Andrew Garton Clarinet: Meeka ..read more

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 compositions and arrangement that reflect the rich musical heritage of that era. Mikael has performed, recorded and toured with the likes James Morrison, Don Burrows, Renee Geyer, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Jerry Lewis, Ingrid Jensen, Jim Pugh, Mad Professor, The Saints, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kristin Berardi, Hot 8 Brass Band, Bullhorn, West End Composers Collective, The Doch Gypsy Orchestra, Ash Grunwald, Sweet ..read more

The Jazz Music Institute was founded in 1996 and has been a higher education tertiary institution since 2009. 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, and how studying at JMI benefited them throughout their career and life. For this particular blog, we were lucky to chat with JMI alumni Al Wheeler who graduated from JMI’s Bachelor program in 2018. Read on for the full interview. Tell us a bit about yourself. What do you play? Hi! I’m Al, I stud ..read more

The Lachlan Alexander quintet is a group inspired by the great players/composers of the 40’s and 50’s. These artists include Bud Powell, Lennie Tristano, Charlie Parker, Elmo Hope, and more. make sure not to miss this one! Band: Lachlan Alexander – Clarinet Brendan Foster – Vibraphone Bede Prince – Bass Joe Machen – Piano Chris Evans – Drums Gig Details: Thursday 4th July 2024 10 Exhibition St, Bowen Hills Doors from 7:30PM Music starts on the downbeat of 8PM $20 ENTRY +BF Head to our Humanitix to purchase limited seated tickets How do I purchase a ticket? Tickets are being sold through Human ..read more

The West End Swing Nonet is glad to be back at their homeground of JMI to showcase some old and new charts in the style of the popular dance music of the 1930s and 1940s! The Nonet will be playing selections from swing era artists such a Frankie Newton, Count Basie, Johnny Hodges, John Kirby, Roy Eldridge and more! The West End Swing Nonet is a collection of swing loving musicians who seek to recreate and push forward the sound of swing as it was played, as dance music, at the height of its popularity. Band Members: Tenor Saxophon: Alexander Price Alto Saxophone: Andrew Garton Clarinet: Meeka ..read more