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The city of Stonnington comes alive this May as it celebrates it's 5th year of the Stonnington Jazz Festival. With ten alluring days of sultry jazz performances by some of the most experienced in the business, and some up and coming fresh jives in between, this year's festival is promising to be an exciting and diverse musical indulgence for all. Whether you are an avid jazz listener, or just simply looking for a night of great live music, you will surely not be disappointed with the spectacular line-up in store.

From the cosy and intimate Red Bennies and Greek Deli Bar, to the Grand Ormond and Malvern Town Hall, there is a gig to suit all tastes in this cosmopolitan mecca of Melbourne. So just sit back, relax and be immersed by the sensual musical poetry that only Australian Jazz can bring to the senses!

Stonnington gets groovy

For 5 years the Stonnington Jazz Festival has lit up the city with world class talent. For a few days in late May soak yourself in sounds and styles, cool and smooth, hot and hard, soft and sexy.

Hear what’s happening, be it Joe Chindamo,’s fingers dancing ebony and ivory soundscapes from the Cohen Brothers films, Bernie McGann shoehorning rocking riffs from his altosax, Bob Sedergreen getting down with his septet and hooking up some vocal magic, James Morrisson doing his thang, the Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra sashaying big band swing, The Shuffle Club blending the blues and so much more, Ten Part Invention making things happen, Stonnington City Brass blowing you a touch of old dixie with a sweet taste of vocalist Beverley Sheehan, Alan Browne dealing out the beat, Vince Jones and friends, plus hot young artists Sam Anning, Raj Jayaweera and burgeoning jazz singers Nichaud Fitzgibbon and Sarah McKenzie and more besides.

So listen up May 20 to 30 at Ormond Hall, Malvern Town Hall, Chapel on Chapel, Red Bennies, Prahran Market, and The Greek Deli. There’s cool jazz, blowing your way…

The normally suburban Stonnington will swing to the riffs of jazz musicians from around the world this April.

If you roam Chapel St after dark, you might be drawn by the sublime trumpet melodies of James Morrison, or the groovy tinkering of pianist Joe Chindamo.

Stepping into the venue, Allan Browne's smooth drum beats make your feet dance. And the music cuts through the rest of your week, drowning out life's little details, leaving the pure joy of jazz.

The majestic Malvern Town Hall is just the place to see the rise of young musicians like Julien Wilson and Sam Anning bringing an untainted and raw perspective on the old favourites.

Fingers will click, hips will swing, and tongues will wag, and as the night nears an end, you are already thinking of the next day's show.

The City of Stonnington has for the fifth year assembled a line-up of brilliant 100% Australian jazz for Stonnington Jazz 2010 Festival..

Hot on the heels of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival this festival continues to showcase premier Australian jazz musicians including James Morrison, Vince Jones, Joe Chindamo, Allan Browne, Ted Vining, Bernie McGann, Tony Gould, Graeme Lyall, David Jones, the Sedergreens and the Fitzgibbons.

The festival also showcases younger brilliant jazz talents including Julien Wilson, Sam Anning, Raj Jayaweera, Sarah McKenzie, Phil Stack, Zac Hurren and Mick Meagher.

The festival offers a superb variety of jazz for all jazz lovers at superb venues including the big concert style ambience of the Malvern Town Hall and the more initimate jazz club style ambience of Chapel off Chapel.