‘Their sound may enter your body conventionally enough via the ears, but it rushes straight to the central nervous system, so you seem to feel it with every nerve-ending.’ - John Shand, SMHAn explosive, dynamic, instrumental quartetKira Kira’s music has been described as ‘awe-inspiring’ (AllAboutJazz), and ‘an absolute triumph’ (AusJazz.net). Since its formation at the […]
In collaboration with Monday Night Confessions, we are proud to present two cutting edge acts emerging on to the Sydney improvised music scene at the intimate Church Street Studios in Camperdown.8.00pm Sofia CareySofia Carey is a musician based in Eora / Sydney. She is inspired by many corners of the sonic world, deriving influence for […]
Extraordinary music performed by exceptional musiciansA stellar line-up of musicians presenting the masterworks of Maria Schneider, Miho Hazara, Christine Jensen and Australia’s own Vanessa Perica. Join the acclaimed Tuesday Night Jazz Orchestra as they celebrate the unique and critical contribution made by women composers to the large Jazz ensemble.
Painting vivid musical landscapes Bassist SABINE TAPIA and guitarist HARLEY COLEMAN continue to collaborate on songwriting and production, delving further into their shared musical journey. Experience their enchanting harmonies and innate musical chemistry as they play a selection of original jazz-folk songs, likened to ‘running into an amazing friend you haven’t seen for years.’ Don’t […]
"Putting a label on such a multifaceted artist — composer, performer, lyricist and arranger — is indeed daunting, and the track 'Feed The Fire' showcases much of her brilliant versatility." - Downbeat, September 2024 A creative force in the world of jazz and soul UK-based Melbourne artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Audrey Powne is a creative […]
"…one of the most talked-about singers to come on the scene in years" - Hot House JazzOne of jazz’s brightest young stars, Jazzmeia Horn, will headline the 2024 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival, performing jazz and soul classics on Friday November 1 at St Stephen’s Uniting Church. Horn is renowned for her saxophone-like vocal facility […]
“The life Marlene has lived is closer to the life that produced those original blues singers like Muddy Waters, than any contemporary American blues artist.” - Richard Field, ProducerA story of vulnerability, strength and survivalMarlene knows the blues from an Aboriginal woman’s perspective. Her story is one of vulnerability, strength and survival. Marlene Cummins is […]
7.30pm Shakti Spirit Shakti Spirit is a new Indian Jazz collaboration celebrating female creativity through the shared joy of improvised music-making. The concert features poetry by female Indian mystic saints set to music by Nadhamuni Gayatri Bharat and Sandy Evans, encompassing deep emotional expression, virtuosic Indian singing, stunning percussion playing and dialogue between electric guitar […]
343 Brass BandMusic that makes you smile! Whether on stage or roving, 343 Brass Band plays energetic jazz, pop, gospel and RnB in a New Orleans-inspired style that is guaranteed to get you grooving! In addition to their exhilarating stage shows, 343 Brass Band are known for joyful performances in their signature purple t-shirts at […]
A fusion of worlds4pm – pre-concert talk with Noriko Tadano5pm – performance Ticket price includes a tasty grazing table, wine by Little Ripples, MAG&M Event Sponsor. Tickets are strictly limited. Noriko Tadano is an award-winning shamisen virtuoso and traditional Japanese vocalist who has appeared at festivals and concert halls worldwide. Her captivating alchemy of modern […]
A magic combination Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz with Sydney’s own TILLY STREET & RUBY JACKSON. Known for their exceptional vocal prowess & chemistry, Jackson & Street blend their unique styles to create a rich tapestry of sound. Ruby Jackson's soulful delivery pairs seamlessly with Tilly Street's smooth, evocative tones, offering a dynamic performance […]
Step inside ABC’s iconic Studio 227—the legendary home of Like A Version—for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness five-time Grammy Award winner Samara Joy record live to air with her remarkable eight-piece band.
Renowned for hosting intimate sessions with artists such as the Foo Fighters, Paul Kelly, and The Strokes, Studio 227 now opens its doors to an audience of just 30 guests for this exclusive experience. Joy, hailed as the future of jazz and often compared to Sarah Vaughan and Carmen McRae, brings her velvety tone and impeccable phrasing to this historic space for an unforgettable 40-minute live broadcast on ABC Radio.
"Samara Joy and her brilliant musicians are not only keeping jazz alive they are reinvigorating it. " - East Greenwich Five-time Grammy winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her timeless voice to Sydney for the first time, joined by her outstanding seven-piece band. A Bronx native steeped in gospel and classic R&B, Joy rose […]
An unmissable show from one of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.
Hiromi has been thrilling audiences worldwide since her explosive debut in 2003. Over the past two decades, she has refined her virtuosic approach to jazz, garnering a Grammy Award in the process. In this special Australian debut with multi-Grammy-nominated string quartet, PUBLIQuartet, Hiromi will present a boundary-pushing program that spans jazz and contemporary classical spheres for a breathtaking musical ride... Freyja Garbett’s quartet is the ultimate in jazz meets sci-fi meets the power of nature, and includes iconic Australian saxophonist Sandy Evans.
Blending the elegance of jazz’s golden era with a modern touch.
Be part of history as five-time Grammy Award winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her timeless voice to City Recital Hall for her Sydney debut performance on Friday, October 24. Celebrated for her rich tone, refined phrasing, and love and understanding of the Great American Songbooks, Samara will be joined by her outstanding seven-piece band for a truly unforgettable evening of jazz... SIMA welcomes internationally acclaimed vocalist and composer Kristin Berardi back to Sydney for a special guest performance with long-time collaborator, bassist Sam Anning.
Paris-based Australian jazz vocalist Hetty Kate and her Quartet present songs from her latest release, a sparkling homage to the most effervescent of seasons — Spring. This album marks the first chapter in Jazz in Four Seasons, a globe-spanning four-album journey through the calendar year. Recorded in Prague with four of the city’s finest jazz musicians, this collection brings spring to life through timeless standards by Duke Ellington, Tadd Dameron, Dave Brubeck, and more.
German virtuoso pianist and arranger leads an ensemble of Sydney’s finest.
Immerse yourself in a bold cross-continental collaboration as Claudia Doffinger, acclaimed German pianist, composer and conductor, makes her Australian debut at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Sharing the stage are two powerhouse ensembles: the Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra – Australia’s most storied university big band, and Mary Lou and Beyond – an all-female and gender-diverse ensemble featuring the Con’s brightest emerging artists. A show for all jazz aficionados – don’t miss this rare convergence of tradition, innovation, and global artistry.
The all-women big band powerhouse returns to reset the agenda.
This 10-piece ensemble, led by renowned bassist Hannah James, draws together a who’s who of Australian Improvisors, celebrating female composers and arrangers. With a dynamic six-piece horn section and four-piece rhythm section, Pharos blends the drive of a big band with the creativity and genre-defying spirit of today’s leading ensembles... Tymbal Echoes is a unique musical partnership between saxophonist Hinano Fujisaki and drummer Simon Barker. Together they sonically explore mesmeric experiences such as listening to cicadas, gurgling creeks and open campfires.
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From the NYC underground! Where jazz ancestry and radical innovation converge.
Renowned for her vibrant fusion of jazz, soul, and R&B, Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter Melanie Charles will captivate audiences on Sunday October 26 at Mary’s Underground. Performing with her trio, including Charles (vocals, flutes, effects), Ignabu (drums/percussion) and Paul Wilson Bae (piano, key bass), the group celebrates the legacy of jazz icon John Coltrane. Charles’s bold, genre-bending style has seen her work with Gorillaz, The Roots, SZA, Jean Grae, and Wynton Marsalis... Rising Sydney star, Ella Haber, opens the show, connecting improvisations infused with pop.
"This a unique and highly moving album from a stellar sextet directed by Sydney composer Jenna Cave…inspiring music which deeply touches the heart." - Eric Myers Commissioned and released by ABC Jazz, 'Grief, Hope, Love' is a suite of 6 songs composed by Jenna Cave in the twelve months after the suicide of her husband […]
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Lauren Tsamouras' Another Green World explores meditative and intimate spaces to unite musicians and audience. Originally written for piano and double bass duo, she will be joined by various incredible musicians in the Sydney jazz and improvised music scene throughout her residency. Each week will feature original compositions from her debut album "Μητέρα/Mytera" and new unreleased works which will be adapted for trio and quartet formats.
Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival Jazz:NOW 40th Anniversary Regional TouringYoung Women’s Jazz Workshop Judy Bailey Emerging Composer Scholarship Cool For School SIMA CommissionsSubscriptions Membership Donations About SIMA Staff, Board & Committees Contact Resource LinksPhoto Archive Past Productions Past Regional ToursSydney International Women’s […]
Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival Jazz:NOW 40th Anniversary Regional TouringYoung Women’s Jazz Workshop Judy Bailey Emerging Composer Scholarship Cool For School SIMA CommissionsSubscriptions Membership Donations About SIMA Staff, Board & Committees Contact Resource LinksPhoto Archive Past Productions Past Regional ToursSydney International Women’s […]
"Emma Pask is at the height of her powers as a singer." - Australian Arts ReviewExperience the heart and soul of one of Australia’s most captivating jazz voices. For one special night, Emma Pask invites you on a journey through the songs that shaped her, inspired her, and made her fall in love with music […]
“A head-spinning dialogue between half a millennium ago and now, and a sound as foreign as dreaming someone else’s dreams…“
– JOHN SHAND, SMH
Led by intrepid viola da gambist, Jenny Eriksson, Elysian Fields follows up their much-praised 2020 Scandinavian-inspired jazz-folk-fusion album, FIKA, with a genre-defying musical dialogue between past and contemporary musical realms. Swirling Flame is stimulated by, and draws its title from, the semi-improvisatory art works of leading Australian wood-fired ceramic artist, Barbara Campbell-Allen OAM, one of Eriksson’s closest friends.
"This trio’s music combines honesty and integrity, producing fearless, beautiful music that grows and grows, like wild flowers in an ever-changing, untamed, natural meadow." - UKVibe Seven years after first crossing paths in Los Angeles, pianist-composer Liv Andrea Hauge (NO) and drummer Chloe Kim (AUS) reunite to fulfil a long-held promise — to make music together. Back then, they […]
Channelling ancient bloodlines and breathing new life into old stories.
The Cloud Maker’s music celebrates goddesses from each of the five female master musicians’ cultures. Channelling ancient tales of fierce battles, shaman dances, journeys to the afterlife, and a moth goddess singing the most beautiful song of all time, The Cloud Maker harnesses the power of these archetypal stories to transport listeners, using instrumental mastery to weave a tale of love, terror and power… Panghalina sing us jazz from the future, blending instrument and voice into spun textures that glisten and refract a duality of sonic expression.
Lauren White is a genre-defying bassist and vocalist based in Sydney, known for her grounding bass, soulful melodies and down-to-earth style. Bridging contemporary jazz, Brazilian music, blues and funk, she brings a unique and versatile voice to the Australian jazz scene.