South Australian Jazz Archive Inc.

Fifteen years ago at Maxim's Wine Bar in Norwood, South Australia, they gathered together to celebrate their 40th anniversary as: The band ONIONS (Freddy Payne, trumpet, Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay, tenor sax, Grahame Conlon, guitar, Dean Birbeck, drums, Geoff Kluke, bass) sometimes called "The band that brought tears to your eyes," Next year will be 55 years since ONIONS formed in 1972.

Onions Reunion at Maxim's.wmv The band ONIONS (Freddy Payne trumpet, Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay, tenor sax, Grahame Conlon, guitar, Dean Birbeck, drums, Geoff Kluke, bass) sometimes called "T...

On Friday, 5th June, 2026, The South Australian Jazz Archive holds its next public seminars in Madley Jazz Studio MB22, Adelaide University:
From 2pm to 3pm, Paul Komninos celebrates ‘The Life and Times’ of Australian Jazz band leader Jim Davidson, and
From 3pm to 4pm, Brenton Tregloan presents ‘The Ned Kelly Suite’ by Dave Dallwitz.
Entry: A gold coin donation will be welcome
Access: Easiest off Kintore Ave, through Gate 14.
For further information, call: 0407 183 107.

Calvert Duffy and Kallan Francis presented the Friday Jazz Seminar, with live music. The next is on June 5.

All JAZZ enthusiasts are warmly welcome on FRIDAY, 24th April to Madley Jazz Studio, MB22, Adelaide University to hear two talks about and with the music: presented by Calvert Duffy and Kalian Francis

Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. Experience their timeless music reimagined by a talented live band in an intimate setting. Get your tickets for The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute in Adelaide!https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GJ91DqaGT/

Sinatra And Armstrong Take Center Stage: A Tribute From silky ballads to bebop and swing, experience an evening packed with jazz classics and groovy improvisations at The Jazz Room.

Back Beat, vol. 23, Issue 1 - March 2026, is out. To receive a hard copy by mail, you need to subscribe to the SA Jazz Archive Inc. More details on www.sajazzarchive.org.au

The Jazz Archive is looking forward to another year of wonderful afternoons with two talks about the music. All jazz enthusiasts are warmly welcome on Friday, 13th March, 2026, to Madley Jazz Studio, MB22, Adelaide University, Kintor Ave, Adelaide, Gate 14

International Jazz Day 2026

We're excited to announce registration is officially open for International Jazz Day 2026. No event is too small — from listening parties to concerts — jam sessions to book readings and jazz film screenings. The only requirement is that you be passionate about celebrating jazz and its positive values, and ready to bring that enthusiasm to your community!

Be part of the greatest and largest celebration of jazz on April 30. Register now at jazzday.com/register

Friday 23rd January, another SAJA Seminar with special guest speaker Chris Newman from the UK

The end of the year is approaching, and our magazine, Vol 22, Issue 4, December BackBeat, has already been sent to print. In a few days, active subscribers will find the printed copy in their mailboxes. If you also want to receive the printed version, subscribe now to the South Australian Jazz Archive. You can find all the information on how to do this on the website www.sajazzarchive.org.au