Jazz

Jazz Music on 5mbs

Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime.

Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major form of musical expression in traditional and popular music, linked by the common bonds of African-American and European-American musical parentage.

Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation. Jazz has roots in European harmony and African rhythmic rituals.

Here at Radio 5mbs, our passionate presenters curate many programs each month, each one sampling a cross section of jazz music, or focussing on a particular genre, composer, instrument, or theme.

You can view information about jazz programs each month by visiting our Program Guide page.

Featured Album

Vampires – Nightjar

Another great album from saxophonist Jeremy Rose’s band The Vampires, this time with special guest, The Necks pianist Chris Abrahams.

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Jazz Articles

Clint Eastwood and Jazz – from Denis Wall

Clint Eastwood, as we all know, is an American actor, film director and producer. You

May 31, 2022

What's Interesting this month?

Ladies of Modern Jazz – 12 July

12 July 12 Noon

The first hour of Jazz Lunch on this Sunday with Dave Anthony, will be featuring female jazz artists of the modern era –including a sparkling guitar piece from Czech born Kamila Csenge, from the U.S. better known for her theatrical work is singer Hannah Gill with her interpretations of a number of lesser-known Duke Ellington works, local award winning singer Lauren Kate Henderson with a lovely and touching song from her recent album, plenty of energy and swing from young Sydney saxophonist Tessie Overmyer…and plenty more AND – – if you miss the show you can hear it when you like, on the net at https://5mbs.com/listen-on-demand/ go to Ladies of Modern Jazz– or Jazz Lunch or on the app – go to or type in 5mbs – https://communityradio.plus/ go to Jazz Encounters or also Jazz Lunch And for more Jazz Lunch – New in Jazz follows at 1pm.

COMA And Beyond – Adelaide Jazz Alive – 16 July

16 July at 7.00 PM

Dave Anthony presents a monthly roundup of local jazz and first up this month is now New York based guitarist Quentin Angus, trombonist Will Morley, a couple of scintillating tracks from guitarist Django Rowe and a quiet and peaceful tune from a group live at The Wheaty from a COMA gig led on flute by Leak Blankendaal…and more too… and – you can hear the show later – on the net, go to https://5mbs.com/listen-on-demand/ “Jazz in the Spotlight” or download the app – https://communityradio.plus/ and go to “In The Spotlight”