Free Jazz at Fed Square

Saturday afternoon begins with the unmissable Second Line Parade bringing the vibrant spirit of the New Orleans streets to Melbourne, with New Orleans legends Rebirth Brass Band leading the way and storming the Fed Square Stage.

Following this funk-fuelled brass explosion is Japanese, New York-based keyboardist, composer and producer BIGYUKI. Fresh from a residency at Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS), he brings his boundary-pushing sound to Fed Square, drawing on instruments and ideas developed during his time in the studio to create a futuristic blend of jazz, hip-hop, soul and electronic music.

Closing the afternoon is local hero Allysha Joy, whose husky, soulful voice, formidable Fender Rhodes prowess and raw poeticism have garnered legions of attentive fans the world over.

Stay around after the live performances for a special screening of Jazz on Film: Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool.