Sydney International Jazz Festival Unveils 2018 Line-up

The International Jazz Festival will return to University of Sydney’s Conservatorium of Music for a second time next month, with a wealth of acclaimed talent in tow.

Grammy-nominated US jazz singer Gretchen Parlato will headline the June 3 event, treating audiences with her unique blend of Brazilian-inspired cross-genre jazz.

Parlato is the daughter of bassist and Frank Zappa collaborator Dave Parlato.

“Her tour has been highly anticipated amongst Australian jazz lovers, and we are thrilled to be able to present Gretchen’s astonishing project Flor alongside our own revered Australian artists in this year’s program,” Artistic Director and Head of the Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Studies program David Theak said.

This year’s bill will feature more than 90 musicians in 24 master-classes and concerts, with other highlights including New York contemporary jazz tenor Tony Malaby, Canadian improvising pianist Kris Davies with Simon Barker, German pianist Magda Mayas, Berlin-based drummer Tony Buck (The Necks) and more.

Head to the festival’s website for more info.