...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

Damian and Bobby are multiple ARIA award winners influenced by jazz, flamenco & Indian classical traditions. This dynamic trio will entrance you with their virtuosity and exotic flair.

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

After a few years apart Bravo Victor is back in town. This dynamic bass and voice duo from Newcastle will bring you some truly sassy scatting backed by a unique bass accompaniment.

Sophie Annesley – Vocals
Jono Burgess – Electric Bass

Australian Jazz Icons unite for a night of honesty, humour and beauty. Led by Paul McNamara, expect a journey of musical sound using experimental, free-form improvisation.
Paul McNamara – Keys
Sandy Evans – Saxophones
James Greening – Trombone
Dave Pudney – Bass
Greg Johns – Drums

This Sydney-based trio are the hottest gypsy jazz artists in Australia right now. Influenced by Django Reinhardt, indulge yourself in traditional European sounds with some contemporary interpretations & original tunes.

Cameron Jones – Guitar
Peter Malone – Guitar
Mervyn Sequiera – Double Bass

With a career spanning just over 20 years Newcastle guitar virtuoso Adam Miller is back featuring his new album "TIMING".

Adam Miller – Guitar
Jono Burgess – Bass
TBC – Drums

Steph will be showcasing her unique blend of soul, folk & contemporary jazz originals from her upcoming album, as well as some well-loved classics.

Steph Russell -Vocals
Ned Olive-Alto Sax
Dave Thompson-Trumpet
Felix Lalanne-Electric Guitar
Andrew Geraghty-Keys
Brendan Clark-Bass
Ryan Mooney-Drums

Harmonica virtuoso from Berlin will make her Australian debut performing original compositions in a unique format and intimate setting.

Ariel Bart – Harmonica
Freya Schack-Arnott – Cello
Lauren Tsamouras – Piano

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

Darren's 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 be showcasing his first album release titled Casa Roxa.

Leo Larratt – Guitar
Warwick Alder – Trumpet
TBC – Bass
TBC – Drums