...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

Acclaimed Sydney-based vocalist, songwriter and bandleader Tilly Street will perform her new album "All At Sea" featuring a mix of originals and traditional jazz.

Tilly Street – Vocals
Arthur Washington – Guitar
Andrew Scott – Piano
Max Alduca – Bass
Abby Constable – Drums

Ben Hauptman, Guy Strazz, Jess Green, and Aaron Flower, come together in an electrifying instrumental quartet unlike anything you've heard before.

Jess Green – Guitar
Aaron Flower – Guitar
Ben Hautpmann – Guitar
Guy Strazz – Guitar

Led by Grant Metcalfe, Sphere is Newcastle's long-standing classic jazz sextet that masterfully channels the iconic 'Blue Note and Beyond' era.

Grant Metcalfe – Alto Sax
Paul Issacs – Tenor Sax
Adam Ferrier – Trumpet
Gavin Ahearn – Piano
Jeremy Burrows – DoubleBass
Tyson Hilder – Drums

Khyal Trio brings together three extraordinary musicians from diverse traditions to create a sound that is both timeless and daringly new.

Sarah Hyland – Vocals
Damian Wright – Flamenco Guitar
Bobby Singh – Tablas/Percussion

Lillian and James are distinguished Naarm/Melbourne based improvisers who will perform their take on jazz classics with a contemporary edge and some originals in the mix.

Lillian Albazi – Vocals
James Sherlock – Guitar
Michael Avgenicos - Tenor Saxophone
Thomas Botting - Double Bass

For one day only, 10 stages across 9 venues in the heart of Midtown, Newcastle West will come alive with over 300 local musicians. NIMA is thrilled to showcase some of our talented jazz musos in collaboration with MARU Hi-Fi.
EarlyBird Tickets on sale now; https://www.westbestblocfest.com

Join a local-legend for a night of jazzy, funky fun and new music Daz has been cooking up in the shed, backed by an all-star band from Sydney.

Daryl Aberhart – Keys/Vox
Harley Coleman – Guitar
Brett Hirst – Double Bass
Nic Cecire – Drums

Newcastle guitar virtuoso is back on home turf after his extensive UK & US tour.

Adam Miller – Guitar
Bass – TBC
Drums – TBC

Local vocalist & composer has an artistry that is a unique blend of soul, folk, and contemporary jazz.

Steph Russell –Vox
Dave Thompson-Trumpet
Ned Olive –Alto sax
Felix Lalanne –Guitar
Matt Thomson – Keys
Brendan Clark – Bass
Ryan Mooney – Drums

Join long-standing Central Coast trio Oh Bee Three as they launch their album, 'Wednesday Night Delights' Part 2.

Aaron “Baz” Flower – Electric Guitar
Matt Lamb – Double Bass
Toby Hall – Drums & Percussion
Featured artists:
Gerard Masters – Keys
Phoebe Haselden – Violin

This inventive Danish/Australian trio from Perth are on a national tour with their third album 'Composure'.

Kristian Borring -guitar
Zac Grafton -double bass
Peter Evans - drumas

This exciting new local jazz quartet led by 20yo Ben Rowney grew out of the Thursday Jazz Jams. Expect sharp and youthful energy.

Ben Rowney - Saxophone
Andre Braganza - Keyboard
Jae Ryder - Double Bass
Sophie Hawthorne - Drums

Led by keyboard whisperer Gavin Ahearn, in collaboration with Western Sydney crooner Marlon May, expect to hear smooth vocals and a performance that is both precise and playful.
Marlon May - Vocals
Saxophone - TBC
Gavin Ahearn - Keyboard
Peter Gray - Bass
Toby Hall - Drums

Newcastle guitarist and composer is back to perform original compositions in an ensemble that flirts with the edge of order and chaos and the edge of jazz, rock, and latin styles.
Martin Rotolo - guitar
Grant Metcalfe - sax
Matt Keegan - trombone
Jeremy Burrows - electric bass
Tyson Hilder - drums