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There are over 95 events, 20 free concerts and 16 World premieres.  

It all begins with The Big Jam, a free event at Federation square, which calls for members of the audience to bring along their musical prowess to join in some mass music-making and improvisation, led by James Morrison and children’s educators Nico Brown, Martin Brunsden and Gillian Howell. 

For fans that prefer to watch rather than participate, the week long program includes luminaries like Charles Lloyd (USA), John Abercrombie (USA), Zakir Hussain (India), Ahmad Jamal (USA), Mulatu Astatke (Ethopia), Peter Brotzmann (Germany), Avishai Cohen (Isreal), John Hollenbeck (USA), and Theo Bleckmann (Germany/USA).   

The Australian contingent is headed up by a world premiere performance of Miles Davis: Prince of Darkness, a tribute by the Australian Art Orchestra and Paul Grabowsky.  Other locals performing include the Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra, Jamie Ohlers, Mike Nock, Jo Lowry, Stu Hunter, Flap!, and Paul Capsis.

In another tribute, an all-star line-up of contemporary Australian musicians will breathe life into  some classic jazz standards in Baby It’s Cold Outside.  Artists include Claire Bowditch, Lior, Whitley, and Megan Washington, together with the Joe Chindamo Trio.

Tags: 

• festival
• Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Event Type: 

• ABC Jazz Presents

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• Charles Lloyd

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