A space for live
jazz
and the people
who love it.
What we do.
We bring live jazz to life across Adelaide — from small listening rooms to nights that buzz with energy. We champion local talent sharing the stage, fair pay, and opportunities that let artists do what they do best.
We recognise the depth and breadth of South Australia’s musical talent and work to strengthen the jazz ecosystem by fostering partnerships, supporting emerging players, and creating spaces where audiences and artists form genuine connections.
Our work honours jazz traditions while embracing its ongoing evolution. Workshops, conversations, and guided listening experiences offer accessible, curiosity-driven ways for people to connect with the music — open, welcoming, and alive.
Learn more about AJC
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Adelaide Jazz Club began in 2018 as a pop-up venture founded by Dr Mark Keough, bringing live jazz to unexpected spaces across the city. In 2025 it transitioned to Adelaide Jazz Club Ltd and is now governed by a volunteer board. As a registered charity with the ACNC, the club is committed to championing South Australian jazz, supporting local talent, and enriching Adelaide’s cultural landscape.
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The Adelaide Jazz Club is guided by a dedicated team and volunteer board who champion artists, support creative ambition, and strengthen South Australia’s jazz community. Our leadership brings together artistic insight, governance expertise, and a shared commitment to a vibrant future for jazz.
Adelaide Jazz Club Ltd (ABN 30 683 861 074)
Chair: Alison Kimber FIAA FAICD
Deputy Chair & Founder: Dr Mark Keough
Treasurer: Andrew Zeuner
Secretary: Clive Jeffries GAICD
Artistic Director: Nic JeffriesBoard Members:
Dr Julian Ferraretto
Sidonie Henbest -
We champion outstanding jazz talent across South Australia and curate performances that showcase the breadth, depth, and creativity of our scene. From time to time, we also present exceptional interstate and international artists, creating opportunities for exchange and connection. We're always open to conversations with musicians, touring artists, managers, and venues interested in collaborating on future events.
To express your interest, please complete our EOI form: here
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We honour jazz traditions while embracing its evolution, offering pathways for learning, discovery, and artistic growth. Through workshops, conversations, and community-building initiatives, we help audiences and artists connect more deeply with the music and with each other.
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A vibrant jazz scene is built in collaboration, and AJC’s future is shaped by the people who stand behind it. Support from sponsors, donors, partners, and volunteers enables us to invest in artists, broaden access, and create programs that nurture the next generation of jazz talent.
If you’re interested in contributing to Adelaide’s growing jazz community, we’d love to connect.
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