A boutique season of films exploring the brilliance, the glamour, and the virtuosic rebellion of jazz music. Featuring biographies of jazz icons, 70s psychedelic jaunts, sublime soundtracks and legendary jazz performances.

Co-presented by the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

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Jazz On A Summer's Day + Daybreak Express (G)
Sun 26 April 5pm, Thurs 30 April 9.15pm, Sat 2 May 9:15pm

A classic amongst lovers of Jazz, this vibrant documentary on the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival features live performances from numerous Jazz greats including Louis Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson and Thelonious Monk.

Charlie Haden Rambling Boy - Australian Premiere

Mon 27 April 7:30pm

Like a 'free jazz' improvisation Charlie Haden's rich musical career has traversed many genres, including avant-garde, world music, folk and gospel and is widely considered to be one of the greatest jazz bassists.

Sun Ra Space is the Place

Fri 1 May 9:45pm

Space age prophet, jester, shaman-philosopher and avant-jazz keyboardist Sun Ra lands his spaceship in Oakland and disembarks on a musical odyssey that takes in black power, inner-city rap sessions and a world concert to blow your mind.

Let's Get Lost

Tues 28 April 7:30pm, Thur 30 April 7:30pm, Sat 2 May 7:30pm, $10 con. $13 full

Renowned photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber weaves together in glorious black and white the tragic rise and fall of jazz idol Chet Baker, who was once described as a cross between James Dean and Jack Kerouac.

Touch Of Evil

1 May 7:30pm.

Orson Welles seedy film noir set amongst the criminal underbelly of a Mexican border town stars Charlton Heston  and features Henry Mancini's legendary soundtrack of sunburnt jazz, noir lounge and exotica.