Born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand I started playing the bass at age seven. At eighteen I moved to Los Angeles to pursue a full time music career and to study with bass legends Charlie Haden, Alphonso Johnson and Darek Oles at the California Institute of Arts (CalArts). I was then fortunate enough to become one of the most versatile and in demand bassists in Los Angeles.

My studio and live credits include: Peter Erskine, Billy Childs, John Beasley and MONKestra, David Archuleta, Jeff Lorber, Ellis Hall, Megan Hilty, Niki Harris, Steve Weingart, Dave Weckl, Mike Stern, Jamison Ross, Amanda Seales, Chance the Rapper, Isaiah Rashad, Kris Bowers, Lee Ritenour, Joe LaBarbara, Gary Novak, Dave Grusin, Patrice Rushen, Marquis Hill, Myele Manzanza, James Brandon Lewis, Sam Barsh, Zara Mcfarlane, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Rachel Eckroth and many more.

Members $15
Birkenhead RSA members $15
Non-members $25
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VoxNova (NewVoice) was formed in 1997 by percussionist Alan MacDonald to perform mainly Vintage Latin Jazz. We include tunes from the fantastic documentary movie Latcho Drom following the journey of the Romani People out of India, across Europe to end up settling in Andalusia and Spain. Our repertoire includes: Gitanos (Spanish Romani), Jazz Manouche (French Romani), Catalan (Nuevo Flamenco) as well as Vintage Latin jazz. This music conveys a joyful village-like atmosphere loved by all ages due especially to the Flamenco Rumba rhythm being based on the human heartbeat.

James Sneyd – violin

Aaron Coddel - double bass

Nigel Gavin – guitar

Alan MacDonald - percussion 

AJBC Members $15

Birkenhead RSA members $15

Non members $25

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acqui Naylor Quartet

Vocalist & Composer from USA

Jacqui Naylor vocals, Ayrton Foote piano, Mostyn Cole bass, Max Crook drums

Jacqui Naylor is an internationally acclaimed American jazz vocalist and composer with twelve albums to her credit. The singer is known for her deeply rich, soulful voice, and innovative approach to jazz standards, rock anthems, and original compositions. Naylor’s albums have made exclusive top-ten lists and her music featured in ad campaigns, television shows and films, including a documentary made about her. Her concerts include highlights from her most recent album Treasures of the Heart, new music, and requested favorites from throughout her illustrious career. Naylor attributes her unique sound to the tight and spontaneous interplay between she and her extremely talented bandmates. What this outstanding vocalist and her band achieve on stage together is sensitive, dynamic, and thoroughly captivating! To learn more about Jacqui Naylor and to listen to her music visit www.linktr.ee/JacquiNaylor and www.jacquinaylor.com

“Naylor is a once-in-a-generation singing talent.” Wild Mercury Rhythm
“Naylor remains one of the most superbly arresting vocalists around.” JazzTimes
“She excels as a sensitive song interpreter with unerring intonation.” Downbeat
“Treasures of the Heart is a supremely interesting and extremely well-performed album by a hip, versatile vocalist.” All About Jazz

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Non-members $25
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The Ben Fernandez Trio with special guests Mike Booth - trumpet and Maria O’Flaherty - vocals

Ben Fernandez presents ‘Sentimental Journey’ – A concert reflecting on the influences that have shaped his path as a musician, featuring a programme inspired by the people, composers and fellow musicians who have guided his musical journey.

The trio is made up of Ben Fernandez - piano, Ron Samsom - drums and Russell McNaughton - bass. The band has a unique sound and improvisational style that is influenced by music from around the world especially Jazz, Latin, Classical, Indian and world music. These are some of the finest musicians in the country and have won many awards and accolades for their work. They are well experienced and perform regularly at concerts and festivals in NZ and overseas.

Ron is a Senior Lecturer in Jazz and Improvisation at the University of Auckland. Ben teaches jazz at schools and colleges in Auckland and conducts regular workshops on Improvisation around the country. He is also a composer and music producer. Russell is one of the most in demand bassists in the country and is also an expert in audio technology. Ben, Ron and Russell certainly look forward to performing and sharing their music in concert at the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club. They will be joined by Mike Booth on trumpet, Joshua Fernandez on clarinet and Maria O’Flaherty on vocals.

Instagram - @benfernandezmusic
Facebook - www.facebook.com/benfernandezmusic
Youtube - www.youtube.com/benfernandezmusic

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Non-members $25
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Lockie Bennett Trio

Lockie Bennett is a jazz guitarist based in Wellington, who specialises in bop-oriented music. Lockie is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most in-demand straight-ahead jazz guitarists. Since graduating from the New Zealand School of Music in 2021, Lockie has performed and recorded regularly as both a leader and a side man with some of New Zealand’s top musicians.

The trio features Wellington stalwart, Elijah Mulheron on upright bass and Auckland local, George Brajkovich. The trio will be playing songs made popular by the likes of Charlie Parker, Bud Powell and Tadd Dameron.

AJBC Members $15
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PLEASE NOTE: This concert is organised by the Northern Jazz Society in Whangarei.

Simone Waddell was the first Australian to win a scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. After completing her music degree, Simone continued her career internationally into Asia, Europe, the U.S.A and Australia, performing in countless top venues both solo and with world class musicians.

‘THE ART OF COLLABORATION’
The new contemporary jazz studio album from Simone Waddell was
released 8TH APRIL 2022

A stunning contemporary jazz album featuring sixty of Australia’s best jazz musicians. The Art of Collaboration showcases the incredible jazz talent in Australia.

Simone collaborated with the country’s top jazz musicians to pay homage to five iconic Australian hits; Beds Are Burning (Midnight Oil), Burn For You (John Farnham), Fall At Your Feet (Crowded House), The Horses (Daryl Braithwaite) and Mystify (INXS) as well as her own original music.

The album features some of the biggest names in Australian jazz including Tommy Emmanuel, James Morrison, Rai Thistlethwayte, and Paul Grabowsky – as well as a cohort of 60 Aussie heavyweights collaborating on ONE album with all Australian iconic songs, including some of her original songs, and all Australian players.

Every artist on the album is a standout in the field of jazz and the cover songs that have been carefully selected are embedded into the hearts and souls of so many. Simone has been writing songs since her teenage years, and it is only natural that her own artistry would be an element of the album as well.

Simone is one of Australia’s Top Contemporary Jazz Artists performing jazz, soul, and funk infused with groove. Genres also include pop, R&B, zouk, gospel, and even some classical. Simone won the Nescafe Big Break and was awarded $20,000 for her musical achievements and was the first jazz vocalist in Australian history to achieve a Masters Degree in Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. She was mentored by the late Australian iconic singer Kerrie Biddell, who was the focus of Simone’s research.

Simone, a prolific songwriter, has recorded five albums, “Take My Love,” “Make It Happen,” “My Romance,” (jazz album) and “Surrender,” plus two EPS, “New Day” and “Keeping My Peace On,” as well as multiple singles. Most recently, “The Art of Collaboration” which is receiving world class reviews.

“My Romance” and “Surrender,” produced by Australian legend Jim Kelly, were launched as live events in Sydney to sold out venues. Her music videos have 500,000+ views worldwide.

Simone is an ambassador for Messenger Rescue to raise awareness and resources to bring freedom to those trapped in sex trafficking. Her EP, “New Day” was created for this purpose with Signature Music Design in the US, and was released in December 2017.

Highlights include playing keyboard and singing backing vocals on the Australian tour for Grammy nominated hit artist, Taylor Dayne, performing numerous times at Parliament House for State and National Government Leaders, and being the Opening Act for Australia’s well known jazz singer, Vince Jones for Australian Music Week.

Simone’s inspirational song “Born to Win” had high rotation on Sydney radio and was selected as the headlining song at the crowning of Miss World Australia and as the theme song at Heal For Life, a healing program for adults and teens recovering from abuse.

As one of the leading voice coaches in Australia, Simone has run many of her uniquely designed, “YOU HAVE A VOICE!” live vocal workshops and taught thousands of voice lessons for over twenty five years, including her recent work in Uganda with the globally recognised Watoto Children’s Choir.

Simone also facilitates stunning four and five day retreats in natural settings which are transformational and life changing for all who attend. “Song of Your Life Retreat” and “You Have A Voice Summit” are world class programs.

As a live artist, a show including exceptional musicality, heartfelt original songs, and incredible vocals, is what you can expect when Simone Waddell hits the stage. She is known for her stunning mix of contemporary jazz, and soulful melodies with groove. Her recent original music has already been hailed as, “the best music coming out of Australia right now.”
Simone’s voice and music have been described as “world class”, “drenched with soul and feeling” and “utterly amazing.”

Simone has performed at various events and venues such as Manly Jazz Festival, the Devonport Jazz Festival Concert Series, (Tas) the 5th and 6th annual Bastille Festival, The Basement (Sydney) Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, (Melb) Paris Cat Jazz Club (Melb) and at a number of well known Japanese jazz clubs on her recent and past tours in Japan.

Her collaboration “Breathe” a duet with Cornell Thigpen (Mary J.Blige, Steve Nicks, Babyface, Isley Brothers) was released October 2017.

Simone is known to perform with the absolute best musicians, who are a perfect match for this Australian songstress.

AJBC members $15

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Mon-members $25

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Over the years the band has played at Jazz Festivals in Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands and more and were a regular featured band at the Mandalay Tea Dances in the 80’s.

Band leaders have included Jack Morris, Barry Clewett, Alastair McMillan, Peter Ward and currently Alan James. Sally Sadler was the feature singer for many years and after Sally’s retirement for a rural lifestyle up north, June Hays.

Downbeat is now thrilled to have worked for the past year with the talented Alex Walls .

Downbeat’s music selection for the Jazz Club appearance will be a mix of traditional big band standards; like Sweet Georgia Brown and Satin Doll, more contemporary tunes like Stu Buchanan's Mr Scruff and Storm Zone by Doug Beach and Alex’s interpretations of some of her favourites.

Band Leader - Alan James

Vocalist - Alex Walls
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/love-it-or-list-it-nz
(From Love It or List It - TV1)

AJBC members $15

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Mon-members $25

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Fundraiser film show - 'Making the Grade'
PG Ireland 85 mins

An uplifting, award winning Irish film that explores the world of piano lessons, focussing on the emotional, humorous and therapeutic aspects of learning to play rather than the technical exam.

An afternoon screening with some live music.

Tickets: $15.00 ($12.00 Gold Card holders)

An early St Patrick’s Day celebration brought to you by Flicks Cinema (Titirangi).

The link to the trailer for this movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWHMY-aby0I

The proceeds will be donated to the Birkenhead RSA as a contribution to the roof replacement.

Ke lo Ke is a contemporary Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble dedicated to exploring and honouring Cuba’s rich musical lineage — from traditional roots to modern innovation — performed by an international collective of accomplished jazz and Latin musicians.
Drawing inspiration from seminal Cuban artists, including: Celia Cruz, Irakere, Buena Vista Social Club, Juan Formell and Los Van Van, Afro-Cuban All Stars, and Alexander Abreu y Habana D’ Primera, Ke lo Ke’s sound sits firmly within the Afro-Cuban tradition while embracing the harmonic language, improvisation and rhythmic sophistication of modern jazz. Influences from leading Afro-Latin jazz figures such as Poncho Sanchez
further inform the band’s dynamic, groove-driven approach.

The ensemble is led by Isbert Ramos Mediaceja — known as ‘Vivio’ — a pioneering figure in the development of Cuban music and dance in Aotearoa New Zealand. Vivio brings together a seasoned line-up of musicians whose backgrounds span jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Latin American traditions. The band features Chilean vocalist Marcelo Valencia; Colombian vocalist Tatiana Jimenez; Chilean conguero Edwin Westermeier; Chilean
drummer Ignacio Valencia; Scottish saxophonist Pete France; New Zealanders’ Karl Benton (piano), Alex Griffiths (bass), and Mike Booth (trumpet).

Ke lo Ke has appeared at the National Jazz Festival, Kerikeri Jazz Festival, SkyCity Auckland, Ponsonby Social Club, Salsa Tumbao Festival and Crown Range Lounge, among others, earning a reputation for performances that balance deep rhythmic authenticity with expansive improvisation and high-level ensemble interplay.

This is Afro-Cuban jazz with authority, vitality and soul — music that speaks equally to the
dancer, the listener and the serious jazz devotee.

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/KeloKeBand

AJBC members $15

Birkenhead RSA members $15

Mon-members $25

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The Aisha Quartet (previously The Shane Warman Quartet)

The Aisha quartet is excited to present a series of original works by pianist Will Mcintosh and saxophonist Shane Warman that are inspired by different aspects of the natural world that we live in. The quartet aims to explore a deep tapestry of colour, emotion and scenery that embody the natural environment of New Zealand.

The name “Aisha”, is derived from Arabic roots, and has a variety of meanings across languages and cultures including: living, prosperity, growth and blessing. Combined with the exploration of natural themes through music, these meanings related to “living” are used by the band to personify nature, giving character to the ideas and imagery behind the compositions.

The quartet also pays homage to prominent composers like Kenny Garrett, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock and many more who have shaped not only the language, but the harmony, style and melody that the band is inspired by. 

Featuring Shane Warman on saxophone, Will McIntosh on piano, Imogen Pearce on bass and Jeffery Garus on drums, this is a performance not to be missed!

AJBC members $15

Birkenhead RSA members $15

Mon-members $25

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Mike Booth Quintet

Mike Booth - trumpet
Hank Trenton - bass
Bruce King - drums
Pete France - saxophone
Kevin Fields - piano (replacing Mike Walker)

AJBC members $15
Birkenhead RSA members $15
Non-members $25 cash
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Described as “New Zealand's Favourite Jazz Entertainers” the Nairobi trio have thirty five years of international touring experience, performing in all manner of settings - Village halls, Theatres, Festivals, Clubs and Concert halls . They perform an engaging live show with a breadth of repertoire and dynamic delivery. Always playing to the crowd, the Nairobi trio showcase skillfully crafted original material and reimagined standards, delivered in their inimitable style.

The Nairobi Trio are Richard Adams (Violin/ Vocals), John Quigley (Guitar/ Vocals) and Aaron Coddel (Double Bass/ Vocals).

AJBC members $15

Birkenhead RSA members $15

Mon-members $25

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PLEASE NOTE: This event is not provided by the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club.

Juliana Sian is a Brazilian pianist with a deep passion for bringing the vibrant sounds of Brazilian music to audiences in New Zealand. She has a special love for Bossa Nova and Samba, which she shares through her own expressive compositions and unique interpretations of classics by Tom Jobim, Edu Lobo, Hermeto Pascoal, and more.

With over 20 years of experience, Juliana has played Jazz, Latin, and Brazilian music in a variety of settings, always bringing warmth and authenticity to her performances. Beyond the stage, she’s a dedicated music educator who enjoys inspiring students of all ages. She further refined her craft at the University of Auckland, where she specialised in Jazz Performance.

AJBC members $15

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Non-members $25
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Beatz Working, a group of well-respected experienced musicians came together through a common desire to play music that they all love – Rhythm and Blues seasoned with a touch of Jazz.
Originals, blues, funk, soul and jazz influenced instrumentals, all with a Rhythm and Blues backbeat.

BRIAN GLAMUZINA / Vocals and Harmonica
WALTER BIANCO / Saxophone PHIL PRITCHARD / Guitar GARRY CLARKE / Bass BRETT NEILSEN / Drums

All have worked in well known professional bands including Herbs, The La De Da`s, The Willie Dayson Blues Band, The All Stars Play the Blues, The Sonny Day Band etc, etc
Looking forward to sharing our music with you.

AJBC members $15

Birkenhead RSA members $15
Non-members $25
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PLEASE NOTE: This concert is provided by the Northern Jazz Society in Whangarei.

Toby Barrett is a Melbourne-based saxophonist originally from Auckland, New Zealand.
After studying Jazz and Improvisation at the University of Melbourne, Toby returns home to launch his debut album through a series of shows around the North Island. The album is inspired by Toby’s research into the appeal and paradoxical pleasures of sad music, using conceptual metaphors as a source for creative generation. Additionally, the music of Ben Wendel, Remy Le Bouef, Joe Lovano, and other ECM recording artists heavily inspires the album.

Toby (saxophone, FX) will be joined by two outstanding Australian musicians (and housemates) Will Ellerton (piano) and Matthew Morgan (drums), alongside incredible locals Chelsea Prastiti (vocals), Iggy Nama Ruci (alto saxophone), and Tyler Diprose (upright bass).

The album will be released on the 5th of February, so this is a special pre-release gig presenting the music for the first time in New Zealand.

AJBC members $15

Birkenhead RSA members $15
Non-members $25
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Ray Woolf began his career as a thirteen year old in London. It was the beginning of the Rock revolution & Ray was in three bands before arriving in N.Z. in 1962 He sang in Aucklands Oriental Ballroom, was spotted , signed to to ZODIAC records & and in late 62 toured the country with Helen Shapiro. Ray went on to appear in all the early T.V. shows. IN THE GROOVE, C,MON, ON THE BEAT SIDE, & was resident on HAPPEN INN for two years. He went on to host PLAY SCHOOL, Sang the winning song on STUDIO ONE, & a whole lot of shows before hosting TWO ON ONE in 1977 & 1978 & the RAY WOOLF SHOW in 1979 1980 1981 1982.

The T.V. acting career was also under way with a year on A GOING CONCERN in 1972. He went on to do 3 seasons in MARLIN BAY & guest roles in HERCULES, ZENA, YOUNG HERCULES, ST. LEGAL, THE STRIP, ORANGE ROUGHIES, & more Recently NOTHING TRIVIAL.

Musical Theatre was also on Ray,s agenda beginning with HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON in 1980. Then THE MUSIC MAN, A SLICE OF SATURDAY NIGHT, THE NEW ROCKY HORROR SHOW.
BLOOD BROTHERS, GOLF, & over a hundred performances as Captain Von Trapp in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, The King in THE KING & I. & the Aussie production of WEST SIDE STORY. The Movies include, LUCY, BACK RIVER ROAD, MAIDEN VOYAGE, SUPER FIRE, KING KONG, INSATIABLE MOON, SIEGE..
Now a pensioner Ray still performs in Caberet & concerts .Awards include ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR 1975, MOST PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINER 1976 PEGASUS AWARD 1981, BENNY AWARD 2007, M.N.Z.M 2008.

Ray lives in the far North with Wife Chrissy, Has 12 grandchildren , 7 great grandchildren. Supports Diabetes Auckland & is a Ambassodor for Starjam for special needs children & is an ambassador for the Prostate Cancer Awareness Foundation.

AJBC Members $15

Birkenhead RSA Members $15
Non-members $25
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Our Christmas Concert and final concert for 2025.

Our Christmas concert and final concert for 2025.

Join Musical Director Markus Fritsch and the Queen City Big Band for an evening of big band with Helen Pahulu on vocals, including some new Christmas charts.

Members $15 cash
Non-members $25 cash
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Members $15 cash

Non-members $25 cash

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Mostly known for his quirky original songs which poke a gently irreverent stick at the prejudices, obsessions and weird little foibles of mainstream Kiwi culture, Andrew London’s roots lie in jazz and blues, with a particular penchant for something known as Western swing, once called ‘the bastard child of jazz and country music that neither would invite into their home’.

His songs have contributed to popular trio Hot Club Sandwich, country band The Cattlestops, the Too Many Chiefs quartet and numerous other collaborations at jazz, blues, folk, country and arts festivals from Queenstown to Auckland, Melbourne to Norfolk Island and Sydney to Saudi Arabia. The enforced isolation of the Covid lockdown saw the duo rearrange his entire repertoire to suit, with the results viewable on eight 40-minute Youtube episodes called ‘Live at The Lon-dons’.

His songs and recordings have gained 4-star reviews in Downbeat magazine (the World’s long-est-running and most widely read jazz magazine), provided soundtracks to movies (Second-Hand Wedding, No Ordinary Sheila, No Petrol, No Diesel), been nominated for Tui awards and contrib-uted to National Radio’s Greatest Song Ever Written and a Correspondence School English Syl-labus.

Partner Kirsten supports as bass-player and occasional lyric-prompt, and even delivers a reper-toire of her own culled from the Peggy Lee, Julie London and Doris Day songbooks.

The Duo is joined for this performance by local champion of the saxophone, Mark Hobson.

andrewlondon.co.nz
andrewlondon11@gmail.com
021496766

Members $15 cash
Non-members $25 cash
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PLEASE NOTE: This concert is provided by the Northern Jazz Society in Whangarei.

PLEASE NOTE: This concert replaces the originally advertised HETTY KATE concert, which unfortunately has been cancelled.

THE NEW ORLEANS JOYMAKERS

A 7 piece traditional jazz band playing the music of the 1920s and 1930s.

We are always the pleased to have the New Orleans Joymakers return with a great night of music. The band is unique in that it combines the experience of Thomas, King and Walker, (a
combined 180 years musical experience) with the youth of Nikolic and Douglas. Kelly and Talbot sit somewhere in between!

It is happy, toe-tapping driving music that has attracted the attention of the Auckland Swing dance scene.

Personnel:-
Brian Kelly -Trumpet
Frank Talbot - Clarinet/saxophones
Jessie Douglas -Banjo
George Nikolic - Double Bass
Bruce King - Drums
Merv Thomas - Trombone
Spike Walker - Piano

Members $15 cash
Non-members-members $25 cash
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Gjazz5 – Algeria/India Fusion Project taps into a rarely explored area of music fusion between some of the rhythmically richest cultures on this planet, India and Algeria. Project initiator Olivier Holland, a familiar face on the Auckland scene, is bringing in from overseas the accomplished world music/jazz expert Djamel Laroussi from Algeria on guitar and vocals. Manjit Singh, originally from India but residing in Papatoetoe, is the Indian music expert in this mix and well known in New Zealand as tabla player ‘par excellence’. Olivier Holland on bass and Stephen Thomas on drums are completing the lineup.

A mind-bobbling mix of Indian and Algerian rhythms in a framework of world music and jazz, this evening will be an event like no other, presenting a musical mix that is like no other; a celebration of culture, rhythm, friendship and new music that will be premiered at the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club.

Members $15 cash
Non-members $25 cash
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DZINDZA - A celebration of African Heritage.

Dzindza meaning “ancestry” in Gapara’s native Shona language, is a personal body of work that weaves together Afrobeat, Highlife, Mbaqanga, and Mbira with influences from across the African diaspora, including Zouk, funk, and soul. It is both a heartfelt tribute to Gapara’s Southern African roots and a bold statement about the global reach of African jazz today.

Members $15 cash
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Love Square

Last time these musicians played the hottest Tuesday in Auckland city something truly beguiling unfolded. The melding of acoustic instruments with the unique club-night ambience elevates this music. "Mike and his team create this environment....a beautiful audience, great cooking in the kitchen and friendly bar... I mean, we'd better bring our A-game to this legendary joint." Says band leader Nick Atkinson. "Often you can hear a pin drop, other times I hear it can get a little rowdy with the crowd whooping and carrying on. It's an adventure playing here and it sometimes feels as though the people gathered are hanging on every note and brushstroke. Playing the Auckland Jazz and Blues club night is an absolute highlight of our calendar. We're very lucky to perform here in front of such a well-informed crowd."

Nick Atkinson's passion project Love Square brings together his two favourite musicians and Come Together band-mates drummer Alistair Deverick and multi-instrumentalist Finn Scholes. This trio will take you on a world-girdling jazz journey featuring compositions and classics inspired by the rhythms of Ethiopia and Nigeria along with the latin sounds of Peruvian Cumbia and Bolivian Chi-Cha. Expect reggae horns coupled to the intensity of an underground New York jazz club. They're bringing their latest set from their new album The Lighthouse so miss out!

Members $15 cash
Non-members $25 cash
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Maggie Cocco (USA/NZ) presents an intimate evening of fusion at the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club. With precise and emotive vocals, Maggie is joined by a rotating line-up of top musicians weaving together blues, jazz, and global influences into a sound both soulful and mesmerizing.  

Members $15 cash

Non-members $25 cash

No EFTPOS

Non-member contact information required at time of entry.

PLEASE NOTE: This concert is provided by the Northern Jazz Society in Whangarei.

Keyboardist Joe Kaptein returns to the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club in trio form with Wil Goodison and Stephen Thomas, exploring a range of vintage standards, Joe's compositions, 60s easy listening favourites, and other selections.

Joe Kaptein - piano, Fender Rhodes
Wil Goodinson - bass
Andy Keegan - drums and cymbals

Members $15 cash
Non-mem bers $25 cash
No EFTPOS
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WBB (WARKWORTH BIG BAND) is a modern twenty-piece premium Auckland Big Band delivering high-energy musical performances.

Featuring two exceptional vocalists, Peter Glynn and Sara Jones, a 13-piece horn lineup, and a powerhouse rhythm section, WBB’s versatile repertoire entertains with modern hits and timeless classics.

Join us at the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club on Tuesday 21st October for a night of high-energy jazz, swing, funk and groove.

Members $15 cash
Non-members $25 cash
No EFTPOS
Non-member contact registration required at time of entry.