KINGS AND QUEENS OF JAZZ
Every great jazz singer stands on the shoulders of the artists who came before them. One of the Brisbane Vocal Jazz Festival’s most anticipated annual concerts returns as The Kings & Queens of Jazz celebrating the voices that shaped generations of singers–and the exceptional Queensland artists carrying that legacy forward. Joining forces with a superb […]
Daryl Aberhart (NSW) Brisbane Jazz Vocal Festival Workshop
Brisbane Jazz Vocal Festival Workshop Over a leisurely two hours Daryl will be discussing and workshopping a wide array of topics with a jazz-centric focus. Areas of interest will include concepts such as arrangement of tunes/making them your own, rhythm and phrasing/vocal interpretation, general vocal techniques, and the art of vocalese and its value […]
DARYL ABERHART QUARTET (NSW)
Daryl Aberhart is a master of the musical re-frame. While he is widely recognised as the only artist ever authorised to set lyrics to the compositions of jazz legend John Scofield (The Cat Within – 2007), it is his ability to “mutate” the familiar that has earned him a cult following across the Australian jazz […]
EDDIE GAZANI + CHARMAINE JONES (ADELAIDE) QUINTET
Fronting a world-class ensemble, vocalists Eddie Gazani + Charmaine Jones (Adelaide) present a vibrant full-band performance that fuses Brazilian rhythms with contemporary jazz. Driven by expressive vocals, groove, and improvisation, this project offers a powerful, audience-captivating take on vocal jazz. . For over a decade, Eddie Gazani and Charmaine Jones have developed a compelling musical […]
SARAH MCKENZIE QUARTET (USA/AUS)
“Incredible musicality in glamorous glory” (All About Jazz) “Warm, witty, deeply musical & effortlessly stylish” (Downbeat) One of Australia’s most accomplished jazz artists on the international stage, ARIA Award-winning pianist, vocalist and composer Sarah McKenzie makes her premiere appearance at the Brisbane Vocal Jazz Festival. Originally from Melbourne and now based in the United States, […]
SARAH MCKENZIE QUARTET (USA/AUS)
“Incredible musicality in glamorous glory” (All About Jazz) “Warm, witty, deeply musical & effortlessly stylish” (Downbeat) One of Australia’s most accomplished jazz artists on the international stage, ARIA Award-winning pianist, vocalist and composer Sarah McKenzie makes her premiere appearance at the Brisbane Vocal Jazz Festival. Originally from Melbourne and now based in the United States, […]
VOICES OF TOMORROW (VoT)
Jazz is a conversational music at its very core. It’s communal – no matter what age. Most pivotal innovations were born out of jam sessions. Voices of Tomorrow is a Jazz Singers’ Jam Night and Brisbane Jazz Club initiative for young emerging artists – both vocalists and instrumentalists. What to expect? A professional trio – […]
Jazz Singers Jam Nights
The Jazz Singers’ Jam Nights’ philosophy is to celebrate diversity of the artform; to showcase and cultivate a genuine and generous listening presence between audience and local artists, giving voice to all who are brave enough to explore their own vocal practice and human connection through the art of jazz and improvisation. We value kindness, shared empowerment […]
