PICTURE GALLERY – Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Friday 16 October 2026 Now the dust has settled on this year’s festival, I’m progressively posting images from the 15 concerts I had the privilege of attending. For the full festival review click here. What a band to begin the festival on 16 October at The Jazzlab. Saxophonist and composer Yosvany Terry learned to play the chekeré from … Continue reading LENS ON MIJF 2026 – Yosvany Terry Quartet
REVIEW Melbourne International Jazz Festival, 16 – 25 October 2026 Exit polls are going to be in the news as voters in the US and Victoria deliver verdicts on the “Mango Mussolini” and the orange wave, but what would audiences have said as they filed out of this year’s array of jazz festival events? Audience involvement – the degree to which they feel connected and … Continue reading What’s the vibe? Jazz festival exit polls reveal all
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
