Recorded live at the 2023 Melbourne International Jazz Festival, listen to acclaimed South African pianist, composer and improviser, Nduduzo Makhathini's performance. Streaming now on ABC Jazz.
Ingrid Jensen (Canada) has been hailed as one of the most gifted jazz trumpeters of her generation. Catch a live recording of her 2023 Melbourne International Jazz Festival performance.
"I’m excited about the amount of wonderful people creating things, and having the space to create and present work [...] And not only are they making, but there also seems to be an audience available that want to hear it as well.”
Recorded live at the 2023 Melbourne International Jazz Festival, all-star USA supergroup SFJAZZ Collective's 20th Anniversary Suite is streaming on ABC Jazz.
Hear from acclaimed Melbourne bassist Christopher Hale and Korean percussionist Minyoung Woo as they discuss their myriad influences and approach to cross-cultural collaboration. Facilitated by Owen McKern. Translated/interpreted by Chloe Kim.
This second iteration of Beyond Words is facilitated by artist, curator and Multicultural Arts Victoria Co-CEO Zii Nzira, with panelists NIASHA, Craig Calhoun and Danny Atlaw, discussing the connection between Eastern, Southern and American Jazz.
One of his generation’s extraordinary talents, Dan Tepfer has earned an international reputation as a pianist-composer of wide-ranging ambition, individuality, and drive, one “who refuses to set himself limits” (France’s Télérama). In conversation with Tamara Murphy, Tepfer discusses his process, influences, and fascinating technical innovations at the intersection between science and art.
Al Di Meola sits firmly among the greatest guitarists of our time, with a celebrated international career spanning almost five decades and numerous prestigious accolades under his belt. In conversation with Saul Zavarce, Di Meola talks music, his extensive career, and legendary jazz figures from his life.
"Representation and access to role models is a very important factor in broadening gender diversity in the jazz scene. Having an artist work directly with high school students could inspire the spark that an individual needs to continue playing!"