Overview
Some of the biggest names in jazz are blowing into town as part of the latest edition of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. This year’s lineup is stacked with unmissable performances, as well as film screenings, walking tours and more.
Jazz pioneers Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock kick off the festival on May 28 before an encore performance on June 2. Also from the US, the Glenn Miller Orchestra will play a medley of songs made famous during WWII, while the Tord Gustavsen Quartet from Norway will explore the limits of improvisation. The Harry James Angus Band and Monash University Jazz Ensemble head a strong contingent of local musicians, before the festival is wrapped up on Sunday June 7 by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.
Supplemental events include free evening 'soundwalks', forums and artist workshops, as well as the Jazz on Film sessions at ACMI.
For the full MIJF program, visit www.melbournejazz.com
Image: Pharoah Sanders by Jamie Williams
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