Valley Jazz Festival Artists, Brisbane, Australia

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Megan Washington: This young vocalist shows us why she was awarded the James Morrison Jazz Scholarship with her individual interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions.
Melissa Forbes: Her music is an intriguing mix of jazz, soul, r’n’b and folk. Melissa loves to improvise, belt out gritty blues and tell stories about the way we live – all to a great groove. More info>> Melissa Forbes – Vocals, Steve Newcomb – Keyboard, Mark Turner – Bass, Dave McGuire – Guitar, Myka Wallace – Drums, Tanja Hafenstein - Percussion
Mingus Thingus: Mingus Thingus boast a full rythym section and a four piece horn section to preserve the original Charles Mingus philosophy of highly improvisational, hard swinging jazz. Andrew Lesnewski – Bass, Nick Hatch – Drums, Gemma Turvey – Keyboard, Michael Strand – Trombone, John Smallcomb – Saxophone, Brad McCarthy – Saxophone, Raphael Kalen – Saxophone
Misinterprotato:The music of Misinterprotato is composed completely by the trio, full of clarity and space with strong melodies and surprising contrasts from one moment to the next. The band has developed an exciting original sound influenced by contemporary European jazz artists and the music of The Necks. More info>> tickets>> John Parker – Drums, Sean Foran – Piano, James O’Brien - Guitar
Mystery Pacific:Mystery Pacific is passionate about the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli and their 1930’s Parisian swing. Mystery Pacific seek to capture this sound, blending jazz improvisation, gypsy melodies and strong driving swing rythyms. More info>> Ewan MacKenzie – Guitar, Fred Graham – Violin, Rick Caskey – Bass, Bruce Woodward – Guitar