Melbourne International Jazz Festival

"...absolutely crazy good" - Gilles Peterson lvdf is a thrilling new collaboration between four artists at the forefront of their respective jazz scenes: drummer Myele Manzanza (NZ), saxophonist Alex Hitchcock (UK), double bassist Michelangelo Scandroglio (Italy) and pianist Daniel Hayles (NZ). Described as “virtuosos” (The Guardian), “electric” (Okayplayer) and “absolutely crazy good” (Gilles Peterson), lvdf’s...

A celebration of the next generation of jazz featuring students from the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance — alongside headline festival artist, Linda May Han Oh. GRAMMY-winning bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh, is one of the most in-demand musicians in New York’s jazz scene. Lauded by NPR as “a serious...

Inspired by Australia’s native Banksia plants, Banksia Trio brings together three of Tokyo’s most sought-after players: bassist Takashi Sugawa, pianist Masaki Hayashi, and drummer Shun Ishiwaka. Known for their dynamic sound and sharp improvisation, the trio creates bold and surprising jazz that’s both technically fearless and full of feeling. Fresh from sharing the stage with...

Progressive jazz-rock collective The Outernet makes their MIJF debut, led by keyboardist Phil Turcio.   In the realm of progressive jazz-rock, The Outernet is a fresh force redefining musical boundaries. Led by keyboardist and composer Phil Turcio, the band features a formidable lineup: Pete Drummond (drums), Pete Mollica (bass) and Emilio Kormanic (guitar). Together, they craft a sound that is cinematic, high-impact and deeply collaborative. Sharing...

“Open Thread conjures a delicate sound world, asking that listeners put aside distractions and give themselves over to these carefully wrought melodies, thronged with strange beauty and otherness.” – Rhythms Magazine   Canadian cellist Peggy Lee and drummer Dylan van der Schyff join forces with Australian saxophonist Julien Wilson and guitarist Theo Carbo in an innovative...

Mesmerising, elegant and electric, GRAMMY-winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Melbourne for an exclusive six-show residency at The JazzLab.  For over 40 years, the extraordinarily original and prolific Frisell has been a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his deeply lyrical playing, versatility and expansive musical vision. His work seamlessly blends the warmth...

Mesmerising, elegant and electric, GRAMMY-winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Melbourne for an exclusive six-show residency at The JazzLab.  For over 40 years, the extraordinarily original and prolific Frisell has been a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his deeply lyrical playing, versatility and expansive musical vision. His work seamlessly blends the warmth...

Late night, unplanned and unmissable. We’re back this year with another round of MIJF’s iconic Late Night Jams. Each weekend of the festival we shake loose and get down after hours, with spontaneous, improvised and unrepeatable festival-only sessions led by The Rookies. Consistently a highlight of the festival, these jam sessions celebrate everything we love about...

Mesmerising, elegant and electric, GRAMMY-winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Melbourne for an exclusive six-show residency at The JazzLab.  For over 40 years, the extraordinarily original and prolific Frisell has been a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his deeply lyrical playing, versatility and expansive musical vision. His work seamlessly blends the warmth...

Mesmerising, elegant and electric, GRAMMY-winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Melbourne for an exclusive six-show residency at The JazzLab.  For over 40 years, the extraordinarily original and prolific Frisell has been a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his deeply lyrical playing, versatility and expansive musical vision. His work seamlessly blends the warmth...

Mesmerising, elegant and electric, GRAMMY-winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Melbourne for an exclusive six-show residency at The JazzLab.  For over 40 years, the extraordinarily original and prolific Frisell has been a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his deeply lyrical playing, versatility and expansive musical vision. His work seamlessly blends the warmth...

Mesmerising, elegant and electric, GRAMMY-winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Melbourne for an exclusive six-show residency at The JazzLab.  For over 40 years, the extraordinarily original and prolific Frisell has been a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his deeply lyrical playing, versatility and expansive musical vision. His work seamlessly blends the warmth...