...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

The Mark Murphy Tribute Band brings together four of Australia's most accomplished jazz musicians to celebrate the legacy of the iconic vocalist.

Luke Gallan-Vocals
TBC - Horns
Gavin Ahearn - Piano
Peter Gray - Bass
Toby Hall - Drums

Damian Wright is an ARIA nominated Flamenco guitarist from Newcastle. Joining Damian is Gary Daley who is best known as a musician playing piano and accordion in some of the elite bands of Australian jazz.

Damian Wright - Flamenco Guitar
Gary Daley - Accordion/Piano

Dorian Mode is a multi-award-winning jazz musician who is also known for his funny books. He composes jazz standards with a splash of local charm and cultural satire.

Dorian Mode - Keys/Vocals
Mark Johns - Guitar
Fiona Lugg - Bass
Nic Cecire - Drums

The band are branching out from core Nigerian Afrobeat to material from Ethiopia, from Johannesburg townships, and some funk.

Jake Kennedy & Craig Burke - Guitars
Ben Ewald, Erik Flett, Ben Rowney - Saxes
Fode Mane - Percussion
Rebekah Parkes - Vocals
Jim Chapman - Bass
Aiden Ferguson-Tait - Drums

With a career spanning just over 20 years, Adam Miller had early beginnings as a solo guitar virtuoso, that led to session playing, producing, mix & master engineer, university educator and everything in between.

Adam Miller - Guitar
Jono Burgess - Bass
James Edge - Drums

Award winning musician Carl Dewhurst has been honing his craft for over 30 years and is considered one of Australia's most accomplished jazz and improvising guitarists.

Carl Dewhurst - Guitar
Cameron Undy - Bass
Alex Inman Hislop - Drums

Stella Anning is a dynamic Melbourne based guitarist, singer/songwriter, composer & performer whose work bridges the worlds of jazz, soul and indie music. Teaming up with Michael J Brady from Sydney will ensure for an intimate gig.

Stella Anning - Guitar/Vocals
Michael J Brady - Guitar/Vocals

Led by Grant Metcalfe Sphere is a classic jazz sextet from Newcastle capturing the 'Blue Note and Beyond' sound.

Grant Metcalfe - Alto Saxophone
Adam Ferrier - Trumpet
Paul Isaacs - Tenor Saxophone
Gavin Ahearn - Piano
Andrew Wallace - Bass
Dave Richardson - Drums

Accomplished Sydney quartet will feature classic tunes from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Cedar Walton, some classic standards as well as some beautiful original music.

Dale Barlow - Saxophone
Hugh Barrett - Piano
Jacob Graham - Bass
Andrew Dickeson - Drums

Brisbane world/folk band Estampa will take you on musical journey through global folk traditions,blending diverse cultural influences with a strong focus on improvisation.

Paul Henderson – Guitar/Banjo
Rebecca Karlen – Voice/Violin/Viola
Samuel Vincent – Double Bass
John Reeves – Button Accordion

Enjoy a night of delicious vocal lines, rich bass tones and swinging rhythms as Heather Price and the DSB present a mix of Heather’s bluesy solo tunes and songs of the Big Band era.

Rod Barnes – Clarinet/Baritone Saxophone
Heather Price – Bass/Vocals
Jo Cadman – Keys
Ben Barnes – Drums

Guy Strazz is a master guitarist and jazz APRA award winning composer who will perform original works as well as inventive reinterpretations of classics by greats such as Parker and Miles.

Guy Strazz – Guitar/Pedals
Brendan Berlach – Tenor Saxophone
Fiona Lugg – Double Bass
Toby Hall – Drums

Saxophonists Sandy Evans and Andrew Robson lead a quartet that showcases the depth, vitality and rich artistry of contemporary jazz.

Sandy Evans – Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Andrew Robson – Alto & Baritone Saxophone/Recorder
Brett Hirst – Bass
Hamish Stuart – Drums

Tess is back on home turf to celebrate the release of her debut album drawing influence from a range of composers from Ornette Coleman to Philip Dizack to Chopin and Sibelius
Tessie Overmyer – Alto Saxophone
Harley Coleman – Guitar
Kevin Hunt – Piano
Sabine Tapia – Double Bass
Hamish Stuart – Drums