Jabra Latham

Critics have praised Jabra’s music as “thrilling writing” (The Mercury), “a wonderful listening experience, gripping, wholesome, moving, tender, and expertly executed” (MusicTrust), “a gorgeous meditation” (Classic FM), “arresting and vibrant” (Stage Whispers), and “catchy tunes & exceptional musicianship” (CutCommon).

Jabra has been commissioned, performed, and presented by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Musica Viva, ABC Classic, Tasmanian String Quartet, Clinch Quartet, Virtuosi Tasmania, Southern Cross Soloists, Xyris Quartet, and various soloists from Australia and abroad. Jabra is recorded and broadcast by ABC Classic, published independently and by TSO Publishing, and has received support from Government House Tasmania, Arts Tasmania, The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, Hobart City Council, Creative Partnerships Australia, The Banff Centre, Tasmanian Community Foundation, and private benefactors.

His music has been streamed worldwide over a quarter of a million times and is frequently broadcast, including daily as the composer of the theme for ABC Classic’s Mornings program.

Reviewers have described Jabra’s playing as astonishing, virtuosic, energetic, and “the most remarkable saxophone playing.” Jabra has performed as a soloist, orchestral and chamber musician, and recitalist with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra, Hobart Chamber Orchestra, Gilmour Ensemble, and Opus House.

As a performer, Jabra has championed the music of various Australian composers, particularly those from Tasmania, including Russell Gilmour, Karlin Love, Don Kay, Maria Grenfell, Simon Reade, Quin Thompson, and Timothy Coghill. He has recorded numerous albums of new Australian music and has had five concertos written for him.