Melissa Aldana, the fiery Chilean saxophonist hits Australian shores this October, bringing her profound & emotive music to the York Theatre – presented by SIMA. Her latest album 12 Stars confirms her development into a major voice in jazz internationally. Aldana balances vulnerability and victory, and plays with an easy warmth that’s a pleasure to listen to.
Marlene Cummins is a saxophonist, activist and proud Guguyelandji, and Woppaburra woman. This world premiere will speak of the shared experiences of First Nations jazz and blues women before & after the Aboriginal Rights Movement. She’ll be celebrating these pioneering artists through her music and stories.
A tranquil musical journey guaranteed to evoke vivid images of nature. Inspired by the landscapes of Finland and Australia, this world premiere will give rise to a meditative state of mind.
The cosy speakeasy has character throughout, with boutique furniture and charming framed artworks covering the walls. It’ll be a visual and audible spectacle, for your Sunday evening entertainment.
An evening with Belinda Holland and the Feral Horns at Lazybones Lounge is a mix of lesser-known jazz standards, original blues, and jazz classics all with horn arrangements by Roslyn Mayne
Chilean singer Magdalena Mira is a captivating & engaging performer with a voice & a presence that lingers long after she's left the stage.
Come down to Church St Studios to get a flavour of the next generation of jazz stars. Presented by Confessions, emerging artists Jiem and the Hilary Geddes Quartet will perform.
Jazz singer extraordinaire, Joy Yates will join the Lazy Bones house jazz jam band. An inspiration to many, Joy’s career spans five decades and several continents across live performance, television, recording and jazz vocal performance education.
LazyBones partners with the Sydney International Womens’ Jazz Festival to present an extraordinary line-up of some of Sydney’s best female jazz musicians.
Beautiful emotional soul that’ll heal your mind, body and spirit. Kenyan singer Lisa Oduor-Noah reveals her latest emotional album in Sydney, reflecting on juxtaposing virtues and vices like Faith-Fear, Trust-Doubt, Love-Lust through song.
The artist-run series presents a broad range of exciting musicians who make creative, explorative jazz and improvised music. Jetsets is presented at the rustic Tempe Jets BrandX creative space.
Led by bassist Hannah James, the band features an all-star line-up of Sydney’s finest female instrumentalists, performing compositions by Sandy Evans, Andrea Keller, Helen Sung, Silke Eberhardt and more.