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IN-DEPTH PREVIEW Melbourne International Jazz Festival 202616-25 October As gloom spreads across the globe and pump prices threaten to fuel inflation, music is a must and live music a potential lifesaver. Bring on this year’s MIJF, which each year succeeds in flushing out almost as many hidden jazz fans as sudden NFL fans turning out for a 49ers versus Rams game at the MCG. With … Continue reading Charge up your magic e-carpet
Melbourne International Jazz Festival16-25 October 2026 The entrée release from the menu of this year’s Melbourne International Jazz Festival includes nostalgia along with the new, as prominent artists make return visits. The Bad Plus, who have evolved into a quartet since their 2008 and 2015 performances with Ethan Iverson at the piano, will bring their worldwide farewell tour to Melbourne in what will be their … Continue reading Last chance to catch The Bad Plus
Bassist and composer Sam Anning is soon to once again depart our shores. He will be missed. Continue reading Sam ventures across a field or two
