The iconic Stonnington Jazz will present a diverse mix of original, improvised and heritage jazz music. It features sounds and acts that have never been heard before alongside the more established faces of the Australian jazz scene. Snap up a ticket now!
The program will host elegant soirees, intimate club-style shows, stunning concerts and parties where dancing is encouraged. The festival is also taking music to the streets and using unexpected, hidden spaces throughout Stonnington.
With more than 25 events across 11 days in 10 venues, be sure to check out the full program at stonningtonjazz.com.au. See you there!
Festival highlights:
Jazz High Tea Series
Sunday 15 May & Saturday 21 May
Enjoy an indulgent high tea prepared by Adriano Zumbo in the stunning Malvern Town Hall with Hetty Kate performing on 15 May and Vanessa Fernandez on 21 May.
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Pieces of Gil Scott-Heron Friday 20 May
Hear a variety of artists perform special tributes to the daring and audacious legacy of Gil Scott-Heron, a revered pioneer of hip-hop and self-proclaimed ‘bluesologist’.
Mad Jazz
Tuesday 17 May
At a screening of the original 1979 Mad Max film unlike anything you’ve seen before, The Shaolin Afronauts will reinterpret the original film score live with their distinct brand of otherworldly funk.
Concert Series
With inspiration from Bourbon Street in New Orleans to traditional songs of worship, the six shows in the Concert Series have something for everyone and feature Renee Geyer, Wilma Reading, Bob Sedergreen, Adam Rudegeair and Chris McNulty as well as a Little Jazz Mass and Stonnington City Brass.
Club Series
The new Club Series takes place at Revolver Upstairs and features three incredible shows:
• Lance Ferguson Presents: Black Feeling supported by DJ MzRizk on 13 May
• The Soul Session: The Meltdown, Fulton Street, DJ Lyndelle Wilkinson on 14 May
• Worldwide Jazz Party featuring Clave Mania, Senegambian Jazz Band, DJ Systa BB on 19 May
Opening Night: The Australian Songbook
Thursday 12 May
This opening night spectacular will see some of the country’s most exciting jazz vocalists reinterpret Australian classics from a range of genres backed by a 19 piece jazz string orchestra.
Get involved!
Let your creativity run wild and participate in the following free events:
• Bring your instrument, your ears, your voice and an open mind for Jazz Jam on 16 May
• Hear how your poetry sounds with a live improvised jazz backing at Jazz Poetry Slam with ISM on 21 May
• Attend a Masterclass on 14 May and gain insights into arranging, performing and more
• Tour the hidden treasures of the Australian Jazz Museum at the Backbeat – Stories of Australian Jazz exhibition, open throughout the festival
Book your tickets online at www.stonningtonjazz.com.au
