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Program: The ABC Jazz Sessions

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Discover the diverse landscape of Australian jazz through ABC Jazz studio albums.

This curated series showcases full-length album recordings made by ABC Jazz, celebrating both emerging talents and renowned artists from this country. Explore the vibrant and the evolving sounds of Australian jazz anytime – right here on Listen.

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Somesh Putcha - Ever Playful

Discover the debut album from Canberra drummer and composer Somesh Putcha and his quartet of young-gun players.

Published: 20 Jul 2025Sun 20 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm

A photo of Somesh Putcha with his drum sticks; he's smiling and looking to the floor

Duration: 46 minutes

The ABC Jazz Sessions: Michelle Nicolle

Singer Michelle Nicolle celebrates her tenth album with a series of original tunes captured live with her quartet at The Jazzlab in Melbourne.

Published: 10 Jul 2025Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm

A colour photo of a smiling Michelle Nicolle on-stage at the Jazzlab in Melbourne

Duration: 50 minutes

The ABC Jazz Sessions: Eucalyptus Treeo

Eucalyptus Treeo is Rafael Karlen on saxophone, Steve Barry on piano and Hannah James on bass.

Published: 9 Jul 2025Wed 9 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm

A painting of gum leaves and gum nut with a green bird hanging from the tree

Duration: 46 minutes

ABC Jazz Sessions: Women Of Jazz '25

Discover the diverse landscape of Australian jazz through our compilation of leading women in music, released in 2025.

Published: 8 Jul 2025Tue 8 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm

A series of purple and blue squiggles against a grainy background.

Duration: 54 minutes

ABC Jazz Sessions - Lucy Clifford

'Between Spaces Of Knowing' is an album dedicated to "the uncharted depths of our unspoken thoughts, and similarly, the uncharted horizons of the often-unsung instrument, the electric bass".

Published: 7 Jul 2025Mon 7 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm

A photo of Lucy Clifford kneeling on a wooden floor; she's wearing a grey coat and looking up to the sky

Duration: 35 minutes

ABC Jazz Session - Australian Jazz Piano

Across this release are recordings from leaders such as Paul Grabowsky, Judy Bailey and Mike Nock as well as more recent highlights by contemporary leaders like Tal Cohen, Freyja Garbett and Sophie Min.

Published: 6 Jul 2025Sun 6 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm

A yellow/brown background set against black and white piano keys

Duration: 1 hour 26 minutes

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