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
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
REVIEW Melbourne International Jazz Festival, 17 – 26 October 2025 The night after this year’s MIJF I went to a concert. A jazz gig. There was an international vocalist, albeit an expat, visiting from Switzerland. The other musicians had been on stage during the festival. It was a sublime experience. It showed how well the improvised music Melbourne had been blessed with over the 10 … Continue reading Music is the best weapon
