Skinnyfish Music presents

Darwin International Jazz & Arts Festival celebrates culture, arts and music, all brought together for one night in July - the Dinidjanggama (heavy dew season) of Garramilla, Gulumoerrgin, Larrakia country. Find out more about the Festival here.

Vince Jones is Australia’s leading jazz vocalist. Fascinated by the tradition of Jazz and R&B, Vince has curated his own legacy, whilst maintaining independence and strength in both live and recorded settings. 

Born in Glasgow and raised in Wollongong, he started his jazz performance journey as a bebop trumpet player, but within 10 years his superb voice began to touch the hearts and minds of many listeners – across Australia and beyond. From the club circuit in Melbourne to packed houses in Germany, London, Switzerland, Denmark and the Netherlands - including major festivals North Sea, Montreux, Aarhus – similar success has now been found in the USA in more recent years. Vince commands attention and respect in any setting.

Jones uses his voice as an expressive instrument and the lyric as a vehicle for story and comment – a balance found in the roots of jazz. It comes from the blues of the Afro-Americans and the melodies of the Celtic folk tradition, and the heart of Vince Jones’ work is in that intersection. He has retained complete independence in the production and repertoire of his albums despite that in Australia they’re marketed through major labels. The songs he chooses – written by him or by others – always make an original, personal statement. Like the best in jazz and improvising styles – the moment of creativity occurs at the point of execution as much as it does at the time of the original composition, and Vince Jones walks this line with finesse and respect.

“Vince Jones is living proof that independence is not about genres…. He’s a soulful survivor, with a voice as cool as a long G&T and a repertoire that balances jazz, rock and soul.” Beat Magazine 

Important ticket information

Purchase a ticket to Vince Jones or a package ticket to Vince Jones + Michael Leunig and enjoy access to a range of Festival events across the venue. See the full schedule here.

Packages
Full Price $105, Concession $95
Vince Jones (6pm) + Michael Leunig (4.30pm) - Afternoon Shows
Vince Jones (6pm) + Michael Leunig (7.45pm) - Evening Shows

Supported by Lee Green and Darwin Entertainment Centre