The playful curiosity ever-present in jazz and improvisation - the joy of discovery - is what this year's Melbourne International Jazz Festival is all about. Taking place from June 1 to 10, the Festival now includes the Queen's Birthday Long Weekend, allowing more time to enjoy the wonders of jazz in its many forms.

In their fourth year, the artistic team of Artistic Director Michael Tortoni and Program Director Sophia Brous have created a program that brings leading international jazz luminaries to Australia for Festival exclusive and Australian debut performances.

Stay tuned for more information.