...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

Touring his latest album, Riddle Diddle:The Prague Sessions, features 11 original compositions setting a new bar for jazz organ trio music in Australia.

Darren Heinrich – Hammond B3 Organ
Libor Šmoldas – Guitar
Toby Hall – Drums

New York based local guitarist Leo Larratt has quickly established himself as a fine young musician within the Australian and international jazz world. He will showcase his first album titled Casa Roxa.

Leo Larratt – Guitar
Warwick Alder – Trumpet
Jacob Graham – Bass
Tim Geldens– Drums

Swiss trombonist brings his original & contemporary jazz trio from Europe to Newcastle. This shape-shifting bass-less trio will march, tumble, groove, simmer or flare up, depending on the moment.

Samuel Blaser – Trombone
Marc Ducret – Guitar
Peter Bruun – Drums

Newcastle's newest jazz trio will perform standards, swinging blues and heartfelt ballads in the classic hard bop tradition, with Renée Bergér's velvety vocals adding a soulful modern twist.

Renée Bergér – Vocals
Jo Cadman – Piano
Jeremy Burrows – Double Bass
Dave Richardson – Drums

An exciting Sunday night NIMA fundraiser gig ft. Daryl's new Aussie Gold arrangements and special guest from NYC Sean Wayland performing tunes from his album.

Daryl Aberhart – Keys/Vocals
Sean Wayland (NYC) – Keys/Vocals
Harley Coleman – Guitar
Grace Aberhart – Bass
Brad Rheinberger – Drums

Led by Newcastle's own Isaac Walker, this high energy multi-fusion jazz band are back performing original compositions.

Isaac Walker – Keys
Andy De Souza – Guitar
Mat Woodcock – Trumpet
Brandon Yarnold – Bass
Tyson Hilder – Drums

Led by 16yo bassist wonder Galileo Risby, expect to be grooved out of your seat in classic Brazilian jazz funk style. This quartet comprises some of Sydney’s top jazz and session musicians around.

Ben Hauptmann – Guitar
Bill Risby – Keyboards
Lalo Risby – Bass
Gordon Rytmeister – Drums

Experience Newy's hip hop New Orleans brass band sensation on NIMA's 15th birthday.

Michael Bloch – Vocals
Shane Bloch – Vocals
Tom Avgenicos – Trumpet & Electronics
Gareth Lewis – Saxophone & Vocals
Matt Keegan – Trombone
Amanda Yuill – Sousaphone
Tyson Hilder – Drums

Sydney-based trio will perform a refreshing mix of jazz, folk and Indian classical music.

Susie Bishop – Violin
Maharshi Raval – Indian Tabla
Elsen Price – Double Bass

Melbourne/British guitarist & composer Lee Jones makes his NIMA debut playing modern jazz, fusion, blues, avant-garde and rock.

Lee Jones - Guitar
Nish Manjunath - Saxophone
Isaac Goldman - Keyboards
Callum Eggins - Bass
Deva Permana - Drums

NIMA welcomes Freddie Stafford back with his group of Sydney's finest playing in the BeBop/Hard Bop jazz tradition.

Freddie Stafford – Piano
Tim Kovaks – Tenor Saxophone
Jacob Graham – Double Bass
Alex Young – Drums

Dorian is a multi-award winning jazz pianist and entertainer who will perform an intimate concert celebrating the iconic Burt Bacharach and Hal David songbook.

Dorian Mode – Vocals & Piano
Mark Johns – Guitar
Fiona Lugg – Bass
Toby Hall – Drums