BVJF 2026 presents Kings & Queens of Jazz
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🎶 BVJF 2026 presents Kings & Queens of Jazz - October 2026 🎶
Genre: Vocal Jazz: Manhattan Transfer/Harry Connick Jr/Doris Day/Peggy Lee/Nat King Cole/Kurt Elling
Doors Open: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
About the Event: Every great jazz singer stands on the shoulders of the artists who came before them. One of the Brisbane Vocal Jazz Festival’s most anticipated annual concerts returns as The Kings & Queens of Jazz celebrating the voices that shaped generations of singers–and the exceptional Queensland artists carrying that legacy forward.
Joining forces with a superb house band–Dave Spicer on piano, Chris Pearson on bass and Paul Hudson on drums, the Queensland Conservatorium’s premier vocal jazz ensemble inVOICES will pay special tribute to the legendary Manhattan Transfer – a vocal group often referred to as the benchmark for a cappella and vocal jazz, and who are celebrated for their complex arrangements, "vocalese" (adding lyrics to instrumental solos), and their ability to sing everything from 1940’s swing to modern pop.
Dave Spicer honours Harry Connick Jr. – the New Orleans superstar who brought big band jazz back to mainstream audiences with effortless swing, charisma and virtuosic piano playing. As director of inVOICES, Spicer has inspired the next generation of Queensland jazz vocalists, making him the perfect artist to celebrate Connick’s infectious musicianship.
Josh Linnett channels Kurt Elling – one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the modern era, renowned for his extraordinary improvisation, rich baritone and fearless vocalese. Linnett’s adventurous musicianship and expressive storytelling make this a compelling meeting of two contemporary jazz voices.
Steve Taylor-Brown salutes Nat King Cole – whose velvet-smooth voice and impeccable phrasing transformed him from jazz pianist to one of the world’s most beloved singers. Taylor-Brown’s warm, elegant delivery captures the timeless sophistication that made Cole an enduring icon.
Lisa McKay celebrates Peggy Lee – the queen of understated cool, proving that a whisper could be just as powerful as a shout. Lee’s intimate storytelling changed the art of jazz singing, and McKay’s nuanced interpretations continue that tradition with style and grace.
Aurora MacKrill pays homage to Doris Day – whose radiant voice brought warmth, optimism and impeccable musicianship to jazz and popular song alike. Beyond Hollywood fame, Day was an exceptional vocalist whose recordings remain masterclasses in phrasing and effortless swing.
This is more than a tribute concert—it’s a celebration of jazz’s living legacy. From internationally acclaimed legends to Queensland’s own outstanding performers, you’ll hear how these timeless influences continue to inspire the next generation of vocal artistry.
One stage. 12 outstanding local artists.
A Brisbane Vocal Jazz Festival tradition—and one of the festival’s unmissable events. Book early—this festival favourite regularly draws a full house.
🎟️ Tickets: https://BrisbaneJazzClub.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/167334
📍 Venue: Brisbane Jazz Club, 1 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point 4169 QLD
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Need Help? Contact Us!
May you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:
Brisbane Jazz Club Office hours: Tuesday to Friday 10AM-4PM
Phone: 07 3391 2006
Email: [email protected]
In the spirit of reconciliation Brisbane Jazz Club acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
I pulled the exact date, times, genre, and ticket link for the Kings & Queens of Jazz gig directly from your October lineup table to ensure everything is perfectly accurate. Here is your plain-text post, formatted exactly to your "Facebook-proof" spaced-out template so you can just copy, paste, and publish without any markdown causing those frustrating double spaces.
(Note: Because of my strict system guidelines, I do have to include the source citations, so you will just need to quickly delete the bracketed numbers before you hit publish!)
🎶 BVJF 2026 presents Kings & Queens of Jazz - October 2026 🎶
Genre: Vocal Jazz: Manhattan Transfer/Harry Connick Jr/Doris Day/Peggy Lee/Nat King Cole/Kurt Elling
Doors Open: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
About the Event: Every great jazz singer stands on the shoulders of the artists who came before them. One of the Brisbane Vocal Jazz Festival’s most anticipated annual concerts returns as The Kings & Queens of Jazz celebrating the voices that shaped generations of singers–and the exceptional Queensland artists carrying that legacy forward.
Joining forces with a superb house band–Dave Spicer on piano, Chris Pearson on bass and Paul Hudson on drums, the Queensland Conservatorium’s premier vocal jazz ensemble inVOICES will pay special tribute to the legendary Manhattan Transfer – a vocal group often referred to as the benchmark for a cappella and vocal jazz, and who are celebrated for their complex arrangements, "vocalese" (adding lyrics to instrumental solos), and their ability to sing everything from 1940’s swing to modern pop.
Dave Spicer honours Harry Connick Jr. – the New Orleans superstar who brought big band jazz back to mainstream audiences with effortless swing, charisma and virtuosic piano playing. As director of inVOICES, Spicer has inspired the next generation of Queensland jazz vocalists, making him the perfect artist to celebrate Connick’s infectious musicianship.
Josh Linnett channels Kurt Elling – one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the modern era, renowned for his extraordinary improvisation, rich baritone and fearless vocalese. Linnett’s adventurous musicianship and expressive storytelling make this a compelling meeting of two contemporary jazz voices.
Steve Taylor-Brown salutes Nat King Cole – whose velvet-smooth voice and impeccable phrasing transformed him from jazz pianist to one of the world’s most beloved singers. Taylor-Brown’s warm, elegant delivery captures the timeless sophistication that made Cole an enduring icon.
Lisa McKay celebrates Peggy Lee – the queen of understated cool, proving that a whisper could be just as powerful as a shout. Lee’s intimate storytelling changed the art of jazz singing, and McKay’s nuanced interpretations continue that tradition with style and grace.
Aurora MacKrill pays homage to Doris Day – whose radiant voice brought warmth, optimism and impeccable musicianship to jazz and popular song alike. Beyond Hollywood fame, Day was an exceptional vocalist whose recordings remain masterclasses in phrasing and effortless swing.
This is more than a tribute concert—it’s a celebration of jazz’s living legacy. From internationally acclaimed legends to Queensland’s own outstanding performers, you’ll hear how these timeless influences continue to inspire the next generation of vocal artistry.
One stage. 12 outstanding local artists.
A Brisbane Vocal Jazz Festival tradition—and one of the festival’s unmissable events. Book early—this festival favourite regularly draws a full house.
🎟️ Tickets: https://BrisbaneJazzClub.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/167334
📍 Venue: Brisbane Jazz Club, 1 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point 4169 QLD
#BrisbaneJazzClub #LiveJazz #BrisbaneEvents #KingsAndQueensOfJazz #VocalJazz #BVJF2026 #KangarooPoint #SupportLocalJazz
Need Help? Contact Us!
May you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:
Brisbane Jazz Club Office hours: Tuesday to Friday 10AM-4PM
Phone: 07 3391 2006
Email: [email protected]
In the spirit of reconciliation Brisbane Jazz Club acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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1 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4102, 5 Annie St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia, Brisbane Adelaide Street
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