ABC Jazztrack Live broadcast of the 20th anniversary concert 29 November 4 pm

The band | l-r Alex Silver trombone, Hannah James co-leader, bass, Jess Green co-leader, guitar, Jodie Michael drums, Lauren Tsamouras piano, Ellen Kirkwood trumpet

We are thrilled to announce that ABC Jazztrack Live will broadcast the JRMA 20th Anniversary concert on Saturday Nov 29th on ABC Jazz at 4pm – with a repeat episode on Radio National on Nov 30th at 6pm. 

ABC Jazz has been a proud supporter of JRMA in years past. In October 2025 ABC Jazz hosted and recorded the JRMA 20th Anniversary Concert in front of a live audience in ABC Studio 227 in collaboration with JRMA and Sydney Improvised Music Association / Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival.

The Jann Rutherford Memorial Award Concert 2025 >

The broadcast will feature:

• The premiere of new work by 2025 JRMA recipient pianist, composer and improviser Lauren Tsamouras  with bassist Harry Birch and guitarist Hilary Geddes.

• JRMA alumnae band: Jess Green (co-leader, guitar), Hannah James (co-leader, bass), Ellen Kirkwood (trumpet), Alex Silver (trombone), Lauren Tsamouras (piano), Jodie Michael (drums). This ensemble of brilliant musicians formed especially for this celebration to play compositions by Jann Rutherford.

We are also excited that a digital article about Jann and the Award by ABC’s digital producer Ria Andriani will be published on Nov 30th.

JRMA are very grateful to ABC Jazz, the Mietta Foundation and Sydney Improvised Music Association / Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival for their support.