The James Morrison Quintet featuring Mat Jodrell

James Morrison Quintet 

Join us for an evening of jazz with multi-instrumentalist James Morrison.

Performing for one show only, this intimate concert is an exceptional opportunity to experience one of Australia's most talented and versatile jazz musicians.

Renowned globally as one of the finest jazz players of his generation, James Morrison is not only a trumpet virtuoso, but the complete showman.

James Morrison
James started playing professionally at age 13 and has a stellar professional career behind him: he has performed alongside the best jazz musicians of our generation and has had the privilege of performing for the President and First Lady of the United States.

Known throughout the world for his sheer brilliance as a jazz musician, educator and all-round entertainer, James is also the founder of the James Morrison Academy of Music in Mount Gambier, he is constantly on the move, performing wherever fine music has an audience.

Mat Jodrall

Trumpeter Mat Jodrell is one of the most exciting voices in Jazz today. He has recently returned to Australia after having lived in New York City for the past eight years, performing around the city and teaching at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music.

During his time in the States, Mat was a regular member of many ensembles including Miguel Zenon’s ‘Identities’ Ensemble, Ryan Truesdell’s Gil Evans Project (both Grammy-nominated in 2016), Lucas Pino’s No Net Nonet, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Miho Hazama’s M-Unit, Pedro Giraudo’s Expansions Ensemble, Jon Batiste Band, the Birdland Big Band, and many others.

Since relocating to the US, Mat has had the opportunity to perform with the likes of Benny Golson, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Carl Allen, Bill Watrous, and Gary Bartz, to name but a few. Between 2008 and 2012, Mat performed regularly on Broadway with the shows ‘Hair’ and ‘After Midnight’ and continues to work with legendary singer Paul Anka, with whom he has toured throughout the globe.

He has performed in many of the world’s most famous jazz clubs in New York City, including the Vanguard, Blue Note, Dizzy’s, and Birdland, as well as touring to many of the largest festivals, including the Newport Jazz Festival and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Mat completed his Masters of Music and Artist Diploma from the Juilliard School of Music and was on faculty from 2011-2015. He continues to tour the world as leader, sideman, and guest soloist.