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Miles Davis wearing oversized sunglasses and suede jacket.
17 Oct

Jazz Legends on Film

  • Free
  • Film

From a rare 1965 performance by Coltrane’s classic quartet to an acclaimed documentary exploring the life and influence of Davis, these films celebrate two revolutionary artists who changed the course of jazz forever.

John Coltrane: Live in Comblain-La-Tour: This broadcast of John Coltrane’s 1965 performance at the short-lived Belgian jazz festival in Comblain-la-Tour features Trane’s classic quartet with Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison and McCoy Tyner.

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool: Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, studio outtakes, and rare photos, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool tells the story of a truly singular talent and unpacks the man behind the horn.

Part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

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Sat 17 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location

Federation Square
Melbourne
Victoria 3000

Open in maps location for Federation Square

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9001 1388
  • email address: info@melbournejazz.com
  • Visit website for Jazz Legends on Film

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Also part of Melbourne International Jazz Festival

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20 Oct

Benjamin Clementine

One man, one piano, one voice: an artist of rare intensity in his purest and most powerful form.

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24 Oct

Jazz re:freshed: Theon Cross and Summer Pearl

The label at the forefront of the UK’s jazz scene brings you another epic double bill.

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21 Oct

Haus Party

Rally your favourite people for a huge night at Jazz Fest’s Haus Party.

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16 Oct

Joey Alexander Trio and Young Monk

A celebration of jazz tradition, innovation and the artists shaping its future.

  • Music
  • Entertainment

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6 – 15 Oct

Seniors Film Festival

Enjoy free film screenings taking place across the City of Melbourne.

  • Free
  • Film
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27 Oct

Close Encounters: Intimacies and Asian Australian Cinema

In-conversation and documentary screening hosted by RMIT Australian Screen Research Collection

  • Free
  • Film
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8 Oct – 10 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

  • Free
  • Film
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Until 10 Oct

Walk With Me: The Final Rest

A dance film exploring journeying, transformation and the passage of time.

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