A moody portrait of a bearded Shai Maestro wearing a black beanie and dark turtleneck, lit from the side against a dark green background.
Jazz, Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Shai Maestro: The Guesthouse

Shai Maestro and his trio, featuring Reuben Rogers on bass and Ofri Nehemya on drums, presents music from the acclaimed new album The Guesthouse.

  • Date 18 October 2026

  • Times 6pm & 8:30pm

  • Ticket prices See below

  • Venue The Chapel

Past Event

Shai Maestro is a leading voice in contemporary jazz piano, known for his lyrical sound, cutting-edge rhythmic imagination, and deep sense of narrative in improvisation.

With multiple acclaimed releases on ECM Records, Maestro joined the celebrated lineage of pianists who have defined the label and has built a wide-ranging international career as a pianist, composer, bandleader and collaborator.

His 2026 release The Guesthouse marks a pivotal new chapter, expanding beyond open-ended improvisation into more focused songwriting and dynamic production. Rooted in jazz yet reaching far beyond it, the album draws inspiration from a broad spectrum of influences, from Rosalía to Paul Simon to John Coltrane.

This October, Maestro and his trio – featuring Reuben Rogers on bass and Ofri Nehemya on drums – present music from the acclaimed new album alongside the adventurous improvisation and emotional depth that have made him one of the most compelling pianists of his generation.

Presented by Melbourne International Jazz Festival & supported by City of Stonnington

What the critics are saying

  • Hearing Shai Maestro is like awakening to a new world.

    All About Jazz

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Date

18 October 2026

Tickets

$74 Standard
$66 Concession

Duration

75-minutes (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.

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