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Jazz, Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Masters & Apprentices feat. Kris Davis


Influential pianist and composer Kris Davis performs alongside students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, showcasing Australia's next generation of jazz.


  • Date 21 October 2026

  • Times 8pm

  • Ticket prices See below

  • Venue The Chapel

Kris Davis has emerged as one of the most influential pianists and composers in contemporary jazz.

Over the past two decades, the four-time DownBeat Pianist of the Year has released 25 recordings as a leader or co-leader and collaborated with a range of phenomenal artists including Esperanza Spalding, Dave Holland and Terri Lyne Carrington.

Following a series of intensive rehearsals, students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne will showcase the talent of Melbourne’s next generation of jazz, performing alongside the remarkable Davis, in an inspiring celebration of musical collaboration.

Melbourne International Jazz Festival is proud to partner with Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne as an Education Partner – working together to foster the next generation of Australian jazz.

Presented by Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Date

21 October 2026

Tickets

$30 Standard
$25 Concession

Duration

One hour (no interval)

All Chapel Off Chapel performances have a strict lockout policy.
Latecomers may not be admitted. Please arrive at least 15-minutes before performance time.

Seating & Accessibility

Seating: Allocated Seating

PLEASE NOTE: If you require accessible seating or wheelchair access, call the Box Office on 03 8290 7000, Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm to book your tickets. Or alternatively contact the box office directly at [email protected] for assistance.

CONTAINS

This performance is suitable for all ages

Additional Information

Venue will open one hour prior to the performance.
The venue is CASHLESS.