One of New Zealand's greatest entertainers, Ray sings the great swing hits made famous by acts such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin and more recently Michael Bublé, but expect some good old rock and roll when Ray gets back to his roots

Ray will be backed by the Mike Walker Trio

Bio:RAY WOOLF began performing on stage at thirteen years of age in London, It was the beginning of the rock revolution and Ray was in three rock bands before arriving in NZ in 1962.

He sang at the Oriental ballroom and was spotted and signed by Eldred Stebbing to Zodiac Records and in late 1962, toured the country with Engiish Pop sensation HELEN SHAPIRO.

Ray performed on all the early TV Pop shows e.g. IN THE GROOVE,PLAY IT BY EAR, C,MON. ON THE BEAT SIDE & was resident on HAPPEN INN. He continued to work in TV on PLAYSHCOOL and a year on NZ's first TV soap A GOING CONCERN. 1977 saw a year of TWO ON ONE with Val Lamond and 1978 with Davina Whitehouse. In 1979 it became THE RAY WOOLF SHOW and ran for further four years.

More acting roles on T.V. have included MARLIN BAY ( 3 seasons ), HERCULES, XENA, ST. LEGAL, THE STRIP, INTERAGATORS, ORANGE ROUGHIES, ONE OF THEM, NOTHING TRIVIAL and more.

Musical Theatre has also been a big part of Ray's career. Starting with the Auckland Theatre company in 1980 starring in HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON then in 1981 THE MUSIC MAN for Hamilton Operatic. A SLICE OF SATURDAY NIGHT, THE NEW ROCKY HORROR SHOW ( Eddie & Doctor Scott), BLOOD BROTHERS, GOLF, THE KING & I, over a hundred performances as Captain Von Trapp in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, WEST SIDE STORY & most recently ANYTHING GOES at the civic Auckland.

FILM Credits include, LUCY, BACK RIVER RD, LETTERS ABOUT THE WEATHER, MAIDEN VOYAGE, SUPER FIRE, KING KONG, INSATIABLE MOON, SIEGE.

Ray has been awarded ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR 1975, MOST PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINER, PEGASUS AWARD 1981,BENNY AWARD 2007. M.N.Z.M 2008.

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‘Let’s Talk About Me’, ‘I Hugged My Mate’, ‘Middle Aged Man in Lycra’ - The titles say it all. Andrew London's quirky and whimsical songs reflect mainstream culture with gentle irreverence, and playfully lampoon many of society's obsessions and taboos. Themes run the gamut from rugby fans, driving habits, youth culture and weddings to male insecurities, technophobia, household appliances, pretentious socialites, and various other issues of concern to the average middle-aged, middle-class Antipodean baby-boomer.

Delivery is wrapped in an easy-going and accessible 1940s-era ‘Hot Club Swing’ package, with occasional sallies into folk, blues and jazz; and the trio’s spontaneous banter holds the show together with stories that draw the audience in and set up the songs.

Recent reviewers of London’s lyrical skills have made comparisons to John Clarke (who confessed to being a fan), Tim Minchin, Flanders and Swann, Tom Lehrer...even Noel Coward, and after a recent appearance live on NZ’s National Radio, one commentator remarked 'The Andrew London Trio are Flight of the Conchords for Rest Homes!’.

According to Downbeat USA, his 2004 album ‘Toasted’ , ‘lured listeners in with eccentric edges and devilishly clever wordplay’. A decade later the same publication reported that his 2013 album ‘Ladies a Plate’ ‘reaches high levels of poise and affability while imparting witty lyrics that would draw quiet laughs of agreement from Mose Allison and Dave Frishberg’.

His songs have been included in a national year 13 English syllabus, National Radio’s ‘Greatest Song Ever Written’ segment, feature films (including the recent award-winning biopic ‘No Ordinary Sheila’) and European CD compilations. His trio has performed at festivals in Australia and Norfolk island, and is the only Kiwi act in recent times to have performed in Saudi Arabia, where such activity is officially illegal.

Woodwind exponent and songwriter Nils Olsen contributes to the trio with swing-era influenced saxophone and clarinet, and more introspective original songs that provide a contrast to London's characteristic levity . The bass chair is occupied by Kirsten London, who also contributes occasional standards lifted from the Doris Day and Peggy Lee songbooks.

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New York big guns saxophonist Joey Johnson and bassist Jakob Dreyer reunite with New Zealand based drummer Mark Lockett to launch their new album ‘Any Last Requests.’ This stunning release is the result of a residency the trio had for several years at a popular NYC cafe where they performed five nights a week. While paying respect to the jazz tradition, the trio sound new modern and fresh always searching for new ideas, pushing and expanding the musical landscape. Johnson is a mainstay on the NYC scene for more than 15 years appearing regularly, at Bluenote, Smalls, Fat Cat and 55 Bar. Dreyer an in-demand bassist recently relocated to NYC from Hamburg where he has been studying with world-renowned bassist John Patitucci. Lockett resided and worked extensively as a musician in NYC for nearly half a decade has studied with Ari Hoenig and Jim Black. A show not to be missed.

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Next Offramp is an 11-voice, Auckland, contemporary a cappella vocal group that was formed
in 2009 under the direction of Wendy Moore. 

Their eclectic repertoire is a mix of popular songs, along with some wonderfully obscure gems
that blur the lines between pop, jazz and folk. Next Offramp has been described as “edgy”, with
tight rhythms, fresh harmonies and groove, plus plenty of energy and heart. 

Wendy is the primary arranger, but other members have also written several for the group. 

Wendy’s early musical training was as a classical violinist for 15 years and later as a
performing jazz/pop singer in Australia, USA and New Zealand. 

NOTE  NEXT OFFRAMP ONLY PERFORM FOR ONE SET

After that set The Band for the rest of the night will be
The Lindy Tops
 

The Lindy Tops are an Auckland based swing band originally formed in 2016 with the purpose of providing swing dancers with a quality dance band. The name is a play on the term ‘Lindy Hop” which was a popular form of swing dancing from the big band era. Since forming the Lindy Tops have performed at swing dance events and jazz gigs at various venues including Aotea Square, MOTAT, the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club, and the Hamilton Gardens; along with private weddings and functions. The band features a talented line up of young musicians, all who play in various other jazz ensembles and bands around Auckland. They have an extensive repertoire of classic jazz standards, bossa and latin from the 1920s through to the 1950s, and a swinging style that is sure to get your toes tapping. Let The Lindy Tops entertain you with their superb arrangements of jazz standards and swing tunes.

Members: Stephanie Harmsworth – vocals, Sam Swindells – guitar, Denholm Orr – bass, Loris Zigon – piano.

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Hipstamatics are a dynamic 8 piece band from Auckland, New Zealand with a distinct flavor. The bands style and musicality draws on classic 70s, and modern funk and soul influences. Their stellar line-up of talented musicians and vocalists play soul powered arrangements of iconic pop songs, as well as bringing you some classic material of the genre. The band have been together for over 6 years, and earned a reputation for their energetic live performances which get everyone on their feet and feeling funky.

This band packs the place out - be early for a seat

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Pianist Ben Wilcock, of The Jelly Rolls, returns to Auckland with an evening featuring three rising vocal stars from Rotorua. Graduates and current students of Toi Ohomai’s music programme, Ben will accompany each vocalist as they perform a repertoire of jazz standards and jazz interpretations on contemporary classics. 

Jhai, Moana Bell and Reon Mahalia will all be making their Auckland debut for the Auckland Jazz club.

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Tuxedo Swing was formed some 30 years ago under the name “The 1932 Jazz Orchestra” and directorship of Merv Thomas. Back then the band’s focus was accurately reproducing the dance music of the late 1920’s through to the 1930’s.

Since that time the band has seen some many changes and it was over 16years ago Brendon Packard took over the band. It was soon after that the band decided that “The Tuxedo Swing Orchestra” was a more fitting name and with it came a refocus on the swing dance styles of the 1940’s.

Tuxedo Swing has certainly survived the test of time and on the 4th of September Brendon would like to pay a special tribute to the band’s dear friend Jimmy Warren who passed away almost 2 years ago. Jimmy played in Tuxedo Swing until he was 80 and arranged a great number of songs for the band.

Along with some of their favourite swing numbers, they will be playing a full set of Jimmy’s arrangements featuring Lloyd Kyd and Kate McLaren on vocals.

Merv Thomas will also be featured so hang onto you hats, it’s going to be a fun night of great music and treasured memories played by one of New Zealand’s finest bands.

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Now that all the band are back on Kiwi soil, they've got back together after a 2-year hiatus. Don't miss this opportunity to hear one of Auckland's finest bands playing original compositions from their award winning albums Panacea and Flaubert's Dance plus the premiere of one or two new pieces and a choice standard or two.
Personnel is
Mike Booth - tpt
Roger Manins - tnr
Phil Broadhurst - pno
Oli Holland - bass
Cam Sangster - drs
Special guest - Julie Mason

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This is the 20th year of operation for Voxnova, a band that has hosted musicians from all over the globe. Each has left a trace on the repertoire and style.  The current line-up has been in place for 2 years, “the best yet,” according to founder/percussionist Alan MacDonald, who is joined  by James Sneyd (violin), Alberto Santarelli (double bass), Doug Robertson (guitar).

 Our Monday residency at the very chic Caretaker Bar, into our second year,  has allowed us to become really tight and creative enough to keep the regulars enthralled for all that time.  There is a balance between Manouche swing and rumba, “an echo of our Latin traces” says Alan.  “The level of communicating between the soloists is incredible and reminds me of the Flamenco notion of duende, an instance where the musicians transcend their individuality, play as one and the audience senses it. In metaphysical terms this is called non-locality, a period of respite from the mundane.”

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SUZANNE LYNCH
Suzanne was discovered along with her sister Judy by New Zealand guitarist Peter Posa, the two sisters became regular performers on the New Zealand television show ‘C’Mon’ in the late 60’s and in 1971 as a soloist Suzanne was also a regular on the television show ‘Happen In’. Having established a name in New Zealand as the blonde member of the popular 60's duo "The Chicks" and then as a solo performer; Suzanne studied vocal technique with the well known singing teacher from Covent Garden in England, who had recently moved out to New Zealand.. Hubert Milverton Carta for 3 years, before travelling to England in Jan 1973 and she quickly became one of London’s first call session singers singing on Albums by Chris De Burgh, Art Garfunkel, ShaWaddyWaddy, Cleo Lane The Walker Brothers and Cat Stevens to name just a few. She joined Cat Stevens band in 1974 and performed with him on two world tours and on all his recordings until he gave up his music and became Yusuf Islam. She had the pleasure of singing with him once again in Christchurch last year at his concert there as his special guest. Whilst in England Suzanne also did a lot of work with Neil Sedaka, touring and recording a live album with him at The Royal Festival Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. She toured with Charles Aznavour throughout England and Europe. She performed on many English television shows, including a Lulu Special, a series with Leo Sayer, and was a regular singer on the English television series, “Get it Together”. Back in New Zealand in 2004 – 2007 Suzanne was the vocal coach for 3 seasons of New Zealand Idol, and 2008 – 2009 vocal coach for Stars In Their Eyes., and has been the vocal and performance coach for New Zealand’s Got Talent, for the last two years. Currently Suzanne teaches contemporary vocal technique and stage performance, and is still busy performing as a soloist, and as a member of the well known vocal group “The Ladykillers, with Tina Cross, Jackie Clarke and the The Ladykillers special guest Annie Crummer ..

Mike Walker....
Is a New Zealand jazz icon. Mike packed the crowds into the Montmarte years ago with his Jazz Trio, and is still one of our most exciting piano players. . 
He has had extensive overseas experience, having worked in London and performing on cruise ships for many years. 

In addition to his jazz performances Mike is also capable of performing in Rag Time, Boogie Woogie, Rock a Billy, Rock 'n Roll, and Latin styles and for this reason is in demand as a solo performer when a wide variety of ages and interests are present. 
The Mike Walker Trio is made up of Pete McGregor,bass,and Bruce King drums who have also worked with  many other acts over the last fifty or so years.
Pete and Bruce are both experienced musicians and are competent in many fields of music .
This trio will use all the experience they have to provide a great night for The  Club along with Suzanne Lynch.
 

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Few performers in Australia can match Toni Swain...her musicianship and stage presence is awesome enough; then, there’s her voice which reaches right in and grabs you by the heart and soul. Her sets are built around solid rhythms that rollick and sway while the songs provide a distinctive spotlight on everyday life. She is that good, she makes it look easy
Toni Swain - vocals
Roy Payne - guitar
Hal Tupaea - bass
George Bibicos - keys
Hamish Stuart - drums

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Eamon Dilworth (Tijuana Cartel, Ed Kuepper, Low Down Riders) presents  
a night of feel good Social music.
Drawing from the New Orleans songbook the band conjures voodoo queens strollin’ down Frenchman Street with a hot pot of Jambalya and sipping a Sazerack.

Eamon is best known for his previous albums with The Dilworths (“Introducing..”) & Tiny Hearts (“Alluvium”) and has performed with Dale Barlow, James Muller, The Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra, Nigel Kennedy, Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy & Asgier. He’s toured Europe 3 times with Caravana Sun and regularly performs around Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

 

Roger Manins sax

Andrew Keegan drums

Will Goodison bass

Mike Walker piano.

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A talented band of Auckland based musicians with their own unique style and vibrant
performances. Their repertoire stretches from lively renditions of Jazz standards, Latin andfolk influences, French Chanson and funky grooves. A great line up of some of N.Z. best
jazz musicians.!

Maria O'Flaherty - vocals
Ben Fernandez - keys
Nick Jones - violin
Russell McNaugton - bass
Ron Samson - drums

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Well known trombonist and band leader Merv Thomas will celebrate his birthday in style
merv has put together a huge show inviting many of the musicians and singers with whom he has colaborated over the years
Merv Thomas Trombone
with Mike Walker, Bruce King, Pete McGregor, John Wilcox, Roger Manins, Hadyn Godfrey, Michael Howell,, Neville Grenfell, and Bernie Allen
plus special guests: Suzanne Lynch, Larry Morris,Jane Horder, Adrian Keeling
A night to remember

Merv Thomas Bio
Born 13 July 1931 in Timaru
Started on Flugel Horn aged 5 under fathers tuition
Aged 10 family moved to Wanganui
Changed to trombone aged 13
Teenage years in Brass bands moving on to local  dance bands at 20
Moved to Auckland aged 24 in 1955 to play in local dance halls and in the Radio Band series.
Three Christmas seasons at Mt. Maunganui with an Auckland band followed by 3 further seasons with own Dixieland Band
Joined Frank Gibson Snr in  Aucklands first RockNRoll band at the Jive Centre
Moved to the Crystal Palace in 1960 leading the Merv Thomas Dixielanders for a 4 ½ year engagement
2 years at Trillos Westhaven
Merv Thomas Octet residency at the Peter Pan
4 years leading the band at Harro’s Hofbrahouse
Long time member of the Bridge City Jazz Men
12 years with Pete McGregor’s “Prima Swing Riot”
Multiple tours with overseas artists like, Shirley Bassey, Harry Seccombe, Bruce Forsyth, Basil Brush, Miss NZ Show, Cilla Black, Renee Geyer, Rolf Harris, John Rowles  etc
15 years Musical Director; Queen City Big Band
12 years Musical Director; 1932 Jazz Orchestra
Resident trombone; Auckland Neophonic Orchestra

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Is Alex Griffith on Bass guitar,Hayden Wharewaka on Drums, Paul Voight on Guitar and Vocals and Ernie Semu on Piano and Vocals.

Essentially some of the most well used and known musicians in

Auckland ,indeed New Zealand.To go through their collective artist List of who they’ve played with and for,is vast and long ,and says that they are all valued highly in the Music industry.

All have played diversified music genre;s and maintain competency in most styles of Music stretching from the Jazz,RnB,Rock,Latin,Reggae and Pop.

They come together to play and enjoy a selection of music for all tastes ,we hope you’ll all come and enjoy our Performance

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Allana Goldsmith Bio:

She is a mother of two and a self-managed, well-established vocalist round the Auckland scene (14yrs). Allana has several residencies in different genre bands (soul/post modern jukebox) and noted performance in jazz at the renowned the CJC (Creative Jazz Club, 2013), She also featured as a headline act at the 2017 Waiheke International Jazz Fest.

“In many ways she is reminiscent of the great singers of the past. What is not redolent of past singers, however, is her preparedness to tackle adventurous modern projects." - Gig review, Creative Jazz Club 2013.

Allana is no stranger to the Club, and is always happy to present a concert of bi-lingual original music and new interpretations of jazz standards. In 2016 she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Music –Vocal from NZSM; and is currently undertaking her Honours degree with the University of Auckland.

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Jari Perkiömäki saxophonist, educator

A Master and Doctoral Graduate from the Sibelius Academy of The Uniarts (University of the Arts) Helsinki.

Jari started his performing career in Finland in late seventies playing with big bands and leading his own small groups. He recorded his first album as a leader in 1984. In 1991 he was one of the semifinalists at the Thelonius Monk Saxophone Competition in USA.

Perkiomaki's performing career covers all continents with such names as Mike Nock, Anders Jormin, Tim Hagans, Randy Brecker, Phil Markowitz, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille, James Moody, Jonathan Kreisberg and Don Preston. Having recorded mainly on alto sax as his main instrument, 2016 Jari released the album Organic Baritone Quartet, playing the baritone sax with Hammond Organ trio.

Since 2012 Perkiömäki is the chairman of of the IASJ, The International Association of Schools of Jazz, with artistic director David Liebman. Currently Jari works as the Rector of the Uniarts Helsinki with over 2000 students in Music, Theatre, Dance and Fine Arts.
 

Jari Perkiomaki sax

Dixon Nacey  Guitar

Alan Brown organ

Ron Samsom drums

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Featuring Julie Mason, Caitlin Smith, Linn Lorkin and Jane Horder
 
The chick singers’ revenge!   An ability to play the piano gives a female singer a rare advantage in a world where many a male pianist would rather be just getting down with his band-mates than having to accompany some chick singer. Here, second time around, is the concert we call "Piano Women"  featuring four fine examples of women’s independence. There were three women last time so it's growing in leaps and bounds. And the males are down to one, redoubtable bassist Aaron Coddel, who will no doubt hold his own. 
 
  JULIE MASON  
 
One of NZ's foremost women in jazz, Julie has performed all over the globe, including Paris, London, Berlin, The USA, Australia and the South Pacific. She has been a finalist in the Jazz Album of the Year Awards, and recently released her 6th album "Layers of Disguise". She has also sung and played in concert with The Auckland Philharmonia, and The Julie Mason Quintet was the featured group for Bill Clinton (as President USA) and the APEC World Leaders Dinner.
 
CAITLIN SMITH
 One of New Zealand's most accomplished singers, Caitlin always shines with her outstanding versions of jazz standards and her ability to appropriate songs from other genres and turn them into earthy jazz vehicles. But in this concert Caitlin will be performing a special program of originals at the piano in "story-singer" or "song-poet" mode, deriving inspiration from the songwriters she calls her spiritual parents, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Seated at the piano, this is Caitlin in an intimate setting, her exuberant style, poetic lyrics and amazing vocal abilities firmly anchored in her own accompaniment.
 
 
LINN LORKIN
 
Singer-songwriter Linn Lorkin played piano in funk bands on the Auckland club scene in the 70s and went on to play at Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in London in 1976.   Her performing and creative life found fulfilment in her subsequent eight years in New York where she played in piano bars and began writing her own songs. She has been very active in various cabaret-ish combos in NZ and her solo jazz musical  “Hey, Piano Bar Lady!” won Best Cabaret in New York’s United Solo Festival in 2013 and was featured at Auckland Writers Festival 2018.
 
                                          
JANE HORDER
 
Consummate singer and performer Jane Horden sings in Auckland swing band ‘Prima Swing Riot’ and has performed in numerous musical both in NZ and Australia including Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar and Sweeney Todd.  She won a NAPTA award for best Female Actor in a musical for her performance in Nunsense in 2088. During the day Jane is the Director of Vocal Studies at Takapuna Grammar School conducting four choirs, a jazz vocal group and teaching musical theatre and singing.
 
With Aaron Coddel on bass

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Queen City Big Band is back, proud to present a fresh program for the Jazz & Blues Club for 2018. The performance will present the Big Band playing a selection of some of Sammy Nestico’s finest arrangements. Sammy has been arranging and composing since 1941 and is still active today at the age of 92. Famous for his stunning arrangements for the Count Basie Band, Frank Sinatra, Sara Vaughan and many others. As orchestrator, he has worked on nearly seventy television programs, including Mission: Impossible, Mannix, Charlie's Angels, and The Mod Squad.
 
Queen City will also be featuring a newly formed vocal group, 5 up and coming young vocalists singing in the style of the New York Voices and Manhattan Transfer. The group are calling themselves “Fresh Air”, this will be their first public performance – not to be missed.
 
Backing this program up will be Helen Clague-Healey and Andrew Curtis, Queen City Big Band’s fantastic and dedicated vocalists with a selection of their favourites for your enjoyment. 
 
Fun and variety from the Queen City Big Band, we love the support the Auckland Jazz & Blues Club provides the band – see you there! 
 

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Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, Geoff Hughes is one of Austlia’s leading jazz guitarists. His practical knowledge of harmony and time is rare and much sought after – honing his craft whilst living and working throughout Europe in the 1980’s. During this time Geoff’s gigs included The North Holland Philharmonic,and supporting jazz greats Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman, andHerb Ellis.
Since moving to Australia he’s recorded a CD “The Drop” with Allan Browne, and brought his unique sound to the bands of Joe Chindamo and Christine Sullivan. He often plays sessions with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and touring shows such as The Main Event. Geoff is a core member of teaching staff at the Victorian College of the Arts, and in 2007 he completed his Masters in Music Performance at The University of Melbourne.

Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, Geoff Hughes is one of Australia’s leading jazz guitarists and educators. Working in Europe through the 80’s,  gigs included The North Holland Philharmonic,and supporting jazz greats Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman, and Herb Ellis.  Since moving to Melbourne Australia in the mid 90’s, Geoff has gained the reputation as one of the most accomplished and knowledgeable musicians in the country, regularly performing with many small groups as well as the Australian Art Ensemble and Monash Art Ensemble.  Geoff is a core member of teaching staff at the Victorian College of the Arts, and in 2007 he completed his Masters in Music Performance at The University of Melbourne.

The Geoff Hughes trio have had a longstanding relationship as the backing band for vocalist for Michelle Nicolle and throughout this time have developed a unique approach to the art of performing jazz standards.  A contemporary and swinging guitar trio, steeped in the tradition but always looking forward and to the now.

Geoff Hughes Trio
Geoff Hughes   guitar
Tom Lee          bass
Ronny Ferella   drums

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Club Manouche with Linn Lorkin

 A Django Reinhardt inspired gypsy swing jazz quartet –

James Sneyd (the Grappelli of the South Pacific) - violin
Hershal Herscher - piano/squeeze-box
Sunderland’s finest, Steve Sherry - rhythm guitar
Aaron Coddel - upright bass.
Vocals - Linn Lorkin

Although vocalists were only rarely featured with the "Quintette du Hot Club de France", the legendary group founded by Django Reinhard ( a genuine Romany gypsy) and Stéphane Grappelli in 1930's Paris, Linn Lorkin adds an authentic touch, singing as she does fluently in French.  There will even be some Piaf numbers re-arranged into the gypsy swing style.
 

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The University of Auckland Big Band

Come experience the sound and excitement of the University of Auckland Big Band under the direction of Paul Norman. This University student jazz ensemble explores a range of musical styles including swing, latin and fusion with a host of musical features from the saxophones, trombones, trumpets, rhythm section and guest vocalists. This will be a fabulous program and a dynamic night of music, not to be missed!

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Thabani Gapara

Zimbabwean born and raised  Thabani Gapara is an Auckland based saxophonist who has been performing in and round New Zealand for the last 6 years. A recent graduate of the New Zealand School of Music (B Mus Jazz), Thabani has had the pleasure to play as a member in several musical projects in Zimbabwe, South Africa and now New Zealand.His passion for collaboration has seen him work with a plethora of NZ artists including: Batucada Sound Machine, Hipstamatics, Vince Harder, Stan Walker, House of Shem, Three Houses Down and Katchafire to mention but a few.

In the “The Gapara Project” Thabani steps out as band leader presenting original material and and a mix of some arrangements that he and the group have arranged.

Personel

Thabani Gapara - Saxophones

Issac Etimani - Bass

Peter Leupolu - Keyboards and Piano

Nathan James - Guitar

Elijah White - Drums

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The Hauraki Hot Seven is the Hauraki Hot Six plus one.
The HHSix was formed to play what became probably the shortest lived residency in Auckland jazz history.An agreement with the management of an Eastern suburbs restaurant / bar, for what would be a once a month residency for one year ,resulted in two gigs before the establishment folded last year!
The HHSix has become the seven for this appearance at the Auck Jazz n Blues club,with the addition of Ron Coleman on piano.
The aim of the band is to play Dixieland jazz for their own enjoyment and that of their audience - plain and simple.
All the band members are well known on the Auckland scene.
They are - 
The Hauraki Hot Seven
Lindsay Meech - cornet/ vocals ( co - leader)
Brian Kelly - trombone ( co- leader )
Chris Nielson - soprano and tenor saxophones
Ron Coleman - piano
Glyn Frewin - bass
Phillip Beatson - guitar
Owen Kneebone - drums
 

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Zoe & Keys - fresh and alluring takes on jazz standards, and classics from Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan from Paris based singer / keyboardist / composer Zoe and keyboardist / arranger Sylvain.

Zoe Dadson : vocals / piano
Sylvain Brousse : keyboards / organ
Adam Tobeck : drums

 Zoe and Sylvain are both accomplished jazz / improv performers; Zoe, voice and piano, (ex Bill Evans Academy and a grad from Paris Conservatoire in piano); Sylvain, an experienced jazz keyboard performer and arranger (a grad from Paris University and Cachan Conservatory, and a jazz piano teacher at Bill Evans Academy in Paris.

While in NZ they have been performing a selection of their favourite jazz , pop and soul tunes, as well as original songs from their newly released Open Top CD, Take it Slow.

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