...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

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

One of Sydney's & Australia's most exhilarting, high calibre & original contemporary jazz ensembles.

Jason Bruer – Tenor & Soprano Sax
Andrew Robertson – Alto Sax & Flute
Simon Ferenci – Trumpet
Gavin Ahearn – Piano
Dave Quinn – Double Bass
Elliot Carter – Drums

Hear one of Sydney's & Australia's most long standing and exhilarating, high calibre & original contemporary jazz ensembles around.

Steve Hunter – Bass
Ben Hauptmann – Guitar
Matt McMahon – Piano
Gordon Rytmeister – Drums

Back from Europe on a brief visit to his hometown, Adrian Mears and his exciting new trio will perform jazz with funky grooves.

Adrian Mears – Trombone, loops & electronic effects
TBC – Keyboards
TBC – Drums

Experience the timeless classics and hidden gems of the Blue Note era as this hip local quintet breathes new life into beloved jazz standards.

Adam Ferrier – Trumpet Flugelhorn
Grant Metcalfe – Alto Sax 
Jo Cadman – Piano
Jeremy Burrows – Double Bass
Dave Richardson – Drums