You've heard this tune hundreds of times, but check out Emma Pask and Kevin Hunt flipping the script on the classic Mexican tune 'Bésame Mucho'! Dig more from Emma all month on ABC Jazz as our #ArtistInResidence.
It's been 25 years, 7 months and 13 days since the iconic Australian outfit Ten Part Invention released a studio album. That number will reset to 0 in two weeks time, with the band set to unveil their latest record 'Time Is Moved'. Check out the new single from this up-and-coming session via the link in our bio.
May is 'Miles Month' as we look forward to the trumpeter's centenary! No single artist has had as big of an impact on jazz than Miles Davis, and if you want to get a deeper insight into his psyche, then Eric Ajaye's latest edition of #JazzLegends is a must-listen. Dig it anytime on @abclisten , or hear highlights throughout May on-air.
We've heard Miles in his own words, but what did his many collaborators think of the dark prince? Dig more Miles Davis all month on ABC Jazz as we look forward to the trumpeter's 100th birthday on May 26!
Enjoy some modern Monk masterpieces on the latest offering from New York bass great Carlos Henriquez and a host of special guests such as Gonzalo Rubalcaba on piano and Anthony Almonte on vocals. Catch more on #HighRotation all week!
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Miles Davis has one of the most celebrated catalogues in jazz, with nearly 100 albums to his name. Do you have a top pick? Be sure to dig more @milesdavis all month on ABC Jazz as we look forward to the trumpeter's centenary on May 26.
Happy Mother's Day! Vocalist @emmapask is our #ArtistInResidence, and she recorded this version of the classic standard 'Like Someone In Love' as a little tribute to her mum. Joining Emma on piano is the amazing Kevin Hunt, and you can dig more of their duets anytime on @abclisten .
Guitarist Hilary Geddes has been earmarked as a rising star on the Aussie scene. A few years back, she recorded her debut album with ABC Jazz, and has since gone on to work alongside leaders such as Zela Margossian and Jeremy Rose.
Geddes and her quartet recently returned to the studio to record their second album, and it's another evocative date entitled 'Redleaf'.
Miles Davis was a man of few words, but when he did speak on-mic, he always had something insightful or profound to share. If you dig these, then check out Eric Ajaye's full retrospective on Miles as we approach his 100th birthday later in May.
You may know him best for Jurassic Park, but did you know Jeff Goldblum @jeffgoldblum is also a happening pianist? During his recent trip to Australia, Jeff caught up with our good friend Megan Burslem @meganburslem from ABC Classic - and it didn't take long for the topic to turn to the piano and , of course, jazz!
Applications for the @melbjazzfestival 's First Nations Artist Residency program are open for 2026! This ground-breaking initiative has been running for five years now, and is held in partnership with the @australianartorchestra and Songlines Music Aboriginal Corportation, offering career development opportunities for First Nations musicians. Program alumni include Brenda Gifford (pictured), Adam Manning and Bumpy, and MIJF are seeking applications for this year's program. Check out the link our bio for more info!
Emma Pask is a true song detective! Here's her version of 'Make This City Ours Tonight' - a tune originally penned by the masterful Brazilian composer Milton Nascimento entitled 'Cançâo do sal', and reworked by Tracy Mann in the 1980s for Sarah Vaughn. Dig more from Emma and Kevin Hunt anytime on @abclisten !
