ABOUT RAFAEL KARLEN

As part of a National Tour, the Rafael Karlen Quintet will be launching the first single from Equally True, a project and recording bringing together an all-star ensemble of highly acclaimed Australian improvising musicians prior to the full album launch at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz later this year.

Featuring vocalist Jo Lawry, pianist Matt McMahon, bassist Brett Hirst, drummer James Waples, and composer/saxophonist Rafael Karlen, the ensemble explore lyrical compositions with beautiful interplay.

Band:
Rafael Karlen - Composer/Saxophone
Jo Lawry - Vocals
Matt McMahon - Piano
Brett Hirst - Bass
James Waples - Drums

MORE INFO:
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Music from 8pm
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Those who wish to watch a JMI Live performance in person will need to please pre-purchase a ticket through our Humanitix page ($30 ENTRY+BF). No tickets will be sold on the door.

JMI Live is a COVID-SAFE venue.

- We kindly ask that if you are feeling unwell or showing flu-like symptoms, please do not attend JMI Live. When purchasing a ticket, you agree to only attend a JMI Live event if you are in good health and have not been in close contact with a person who is COVID-19 positive or has travelled to a COVID-19 hotspot in the past 14 days.

- Please ensure that whilst within our venue, you are adhering to social distancing measures as per venue signage. Please ensure you are also implementing strong hygienic practices (e.g. using hand-sanitiser, thoroughly washing hands and covering the mouth when sneezing or coughing).

- If you suspect that you have contracted an infection or test positive for COVID-19 after attending an event at JMI Live, please contact the JMI office (07) 3216 1110 or email play@jazz.qld.edu.au) as soon as possible.

JMI Live is still blessed to have our Thursday Live-Stream up and running on our YouTube page, so if you miss out on a pre-purchase ticket you can still join the celebrations online. Join us from 8PM AEST THURSDAY to keep the music swingin' !

Contact the host of The Rafael Karlen Quintet featuring Jo Lawry