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MIJF: Marcus Miller (USA)

Consistently recognised as one of the greatest electric bassists of all time, Marcus Miller has been at the top of his game for over 40 years. Renowned for his legendary technique and feel, Miller has been the first-choice player for artists so great they need only go by one name: Miles. Dizzy. Aretha. Chaka. Elton....

MIJF: Take Two – Rai Thistlethwayte

Rai Thistlethwayte reimagines Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions in this deep-listening experience. First established in 2018 in Brooklyn, Take Two is an immersive deep-listening experience that features two elements: an uninterrupted, high-quality playback of a seminal album, followed by a live, modern-day reinterpretation by standout local musicians. For Take Two’s Australian premiere, Thirsty Merc frontman and prolific jazz multi-instrumentalist Rai...

MIJF: Monash University Jazz Futures feat. Antonio Sánchez (Mexico/ Aus)

A celebration of the next generation of jazz featuring students from the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance—alongside headline festival artist, Antonio Sánchez. A true luminary of modern jazz, four-time GRAMMY winner Antonio Sánchez is one of the most sought-after drummers on the international jazz scene. Following 21 years and nine albums as...

MIJF: Paper Tiger

A decade after their acclaimed debut, powerhouse Australian jazz trio Paper Tiger premieres their much-anticipated second album Between the Lines of Stillness.  Comprising three of the country’s most respected and in-demand jazz artists—saxophonist Jamie Oehlers, guitarist Stephen Magnusson and drummer Ben Vanderwal—Paper Tiger have earned international praise for their innovative blend of complex melodies, expert improvisation and dynamic...

MIJF: Brandee Younger – Alice Coltrane Tribute (USA)

The premier harpist of her generation celebrating the music of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. Celebrated as the premier harpist of her generation, Brandee Younger was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2022 for Best Instrumental Composition, and continues to pioneer the role of the harp across genres such as jazz, R&B and hip-hop. Ever-expanding as...

MIJF: Brandee Younger – Alice Coltrane Tribute (USA)

The premier harpist of her generation celebrating the music of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. Celebrated as the premier harpist of her generation, Brandee Younger was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2022 for Best Instrumental Composition, and continues to pioneer the role of the harp across genres such as jazz, R&B and hip-hop. Ever-expanding as...

MIJF: Brandee Younger – Brand New Life (USA)

The premier harpist of her generation celebrating the music of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. Celebrated as the premier harpist of her generation, Brandee Younger was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2022 for Best Instrumental Composition, and continues to pioneer the role of the harp across genres such as jazz, R&B and hip-hop. Ever-expanding as...

MIJF: Brandee Younger – Brand New Life (USA)

The premier harpist of her generation celebrating the music of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. Celebrated as the premier harpist of her generation, Brandee Younger was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2022 for Best Instrumental Composition, and continues to pioneer the role of the harp across genres such as jazz, R&B and hip-hop. Ever-expanding as...

MIJF: Masters & Apprentices feat. Satoko Fujii & Natsuki Tamura (Japan/ Aus)

A celebration of the next generation of jazz, featuring students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne—alongside Japanese avant-jazz masters Satoko Fujii & Natsuki Tamura. Renowned for their groundbreaking work in the jazz and avant-garde scenes, Japanese pianist Satoko Fujii and her husband Natsuki Tamura have carved out a distinctive musical path that...

MIJF: Jeremy Monteiro (Singapore)

The Lion City’s ‘King of Swing,’ prolific Singaporean pianist Jeremy Monteiro showcases the best of a nearly five-decade-long career. With an impressive discography of 50 critically acclaimed albums, Jeremy Monteiro has performed alongside luminaries such as Simon & Garfunkel, Bobby McFerrin, Michael Brecker and Charlie Haden, as well as contributing to over 300 pop albums...

MIJF: Late Night Jams

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, all-improvised and unrepeatable festival-only sessions led by MIJF's house bands: Hue Blanes Trio (18, 19 & 27 Oct) and Mina Yu (25...

Get Tickets 11pm til late. Friday–Saturday: $10 on the door | Sunday: FREE 

MIJF: Kira Kira (Japan/ Aus)

"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." – Sydney Morning Herald Seven years on from their “absolute triumph” (AusJazz) debut performance at the 2017 Melbourne International Jazz Festival, avant-garde quartet Kira Kira returns, performing...