...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

This 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 – Bass
Tyson Hilder – Drums

Touring his latest album, Riddle Diddle:The Prague Sessions, features 11 original compositions setting a new bar for jazz organ trio music in Australia.

Darren Heinrich – Hammond B3 Organ
Libor Šmoldas – Guitar
Toby Hall – Drums

New York based local guitarist Leo Larratt has quickly established himself as a fine young musician within the Australian and international jazz world. He will showcase his first album titled Casa Roxa.

Leo Larratt – Guitar
Warwick Alder – Trumpet
Jacob Graham – Bass
Tim Geldens– Drums

Swiss trombonist brings his original & contemporary jazz trio from Europe to Newcastle. This shape-shifting bass-less trio will march, tumble, groove, simmer or flare up, depending on the moment.

Samuel Blaser – Trombone
Marc Ducret – Guitar
Peter Bruun – Drums

Newcastle's newest jazz trio will perform jazz standards, swinging blues and heartfelt ballads in the classic hard bop tradition, with Renée Bergér's velvety vocals adding a soulful modern twist.

Renée Bergér – Vocals
Jo Cadman – Piano
Jeremy Burrows – Double Bass
Dave Richardson – Drums

An exciting Sunday night NIMA fundraiser gig ft. Daryl's new Aussie Gold arrangements and special guest from NYC Sean Wayland performing tunes from his album.

Daryl Aberhart – Keys/Vocals
Sean Wayland (NYC) – Keys/Vocals
Harley Coleman – Guitar
Grace Aberhart – Bass
Brad Rheinberger – Drums

Led by Newcastle's own Isaac Walker, this high energy multi-fusion jazz band are back performing original compositions.

Isaac Walker – Keys
Andy De Souza – Guitar
Mat Woodcock – Trumpet
Brandon Yarnold – Bass
Tyson Hilder – Drums

Led by 16yo bassist wonder Galileo Risby, expect to be grooved out of your seat in classic Brazilian jazz funk style. This quartet comprises some of Sydney’s top jazz and session musicians around.

Ben Hauptmann – Guitar
Bill Risby – Keyboards
Lalo Risby – Bass
Gordon Rytmeister – Drums