The James Morrison Quintet featuring Mat Jodrell - Matinee Encore - Avoca Beach

Join an afternoon of jazz with multi-instrumentalist James Morrison. This intimate concert is an exceptional opportunity to experience one of Australia's most talented and versatile jazz musicians. Renowned globally as one of the finest jazz players of his generation, James Morrison is not only a trumpet virtuoso, but a complete showman. James started playing professionally at age 13 and has a stellar professional career behind him: he has performed alongside the best jazz musicians of our generation and has had the privilege of performing for the President and First Lady of the United States. Known throughout the world for his sheer brilliance as a jazz musician, educator and all-round entertainer, James is also the founder of the James Morrison Academy of Music in Mount Gambier, he is constantly on the move, performing wherever fine music has an audience. Trumpeter Mat Jodrell is one of the most exciting voices in Jazz today. He has recently returned to Australia after having lived in New York City for the past eight years, performing around the city and teaching at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music.