David Jones and Stephen Magnusson
By David Jones
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, June 25th 2026
- Time: 19:30:00
- Venue: Kew Court House, Kew, Melbourne, VIC
- Tickets: $25
- Age restriction: all-ages
About this event
Join 2 giants of Australian jazz for an intimate night of synergy and sonic wonder. David Jones (extended drumkit and percussion) David is a relentless explorer of sounds, rhythms, shapes and textures. He was a recipient of the Melbourne prize for Music 2010, recognising his contribution to Melbourne’s musical life, universally known as one of the nation’s greatest musicians and leaders. Two of Australia’s greatest jazz players, Don Burrows (OAM) and Brian Brown (OAM) chose David to be an essential member of their ensembles. He was also a touring drummer with James Morrison for 4 years. He had 2 Drumkit Concertos with orchestra written specially for him in Japan and in Melbourne with the MSO. Stephen Magnusson (guitar) Stephen Magnusson is considered one of Australia’s most accomplished, versatile and distinctive guitarists with incredible technique and an astoundingly beautiful tone. Stephen has worked with many artists including Charlie Haden, Mike Nock, Enrico Rava, Arthur Blythe and many, many others. In August 2000, he was awarded equal first prize in the National Jazz Award at Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival. Experience Kew Court House Live This performance is part of our ongoing Kew Court House live series, running every Thursday and Friday night in the heart of Kew. Tickets start from just $25, supporting an impressive lineup of talented Melbourne musicians.
About David Jones
The Musical Drummer – powerful and dynamic David is often described both here and abroad as being one of the most innovative and musical drummers in the world. His mesmerising drum solos are dramatic, humorous, surprising and powerful. In the hands (and feet) of David Jones, the drum kit comes alive as a mini-orchestra, vaudeville act, rhythmic explosion and hypnotic trance-inducer, all in one. Using sticks, brushes, mallets, fingers, elbows, violin bow, dish-mops, toys, brooms and any percussion he can lay his hands on, David creates a universe of sounds, textures and rhythms that take you through different cultures, ages, moods and styles. Imaginative, innovative, intuitive – an individual David is a man with a unique musical vision. He draws from all aspects of his life and spirituality to create a powerfully individual, articulate and imaginative style. With his “whisper to roar” dynamics, seamless technique and mastery of multi-layered polyrhythms, David is one of Australia’s virtuoso musicians.