Auckland Jazz and Blues Club

Welcome to the home of jazz in Auckland

Birkenhead RSA, Recreation Drive, Birkenhead.

Please see EVENTS section for weekly concert details and GALLERY for weekly concert photos.

($10 members/$25 non-members - cash only - includes raffle draw for bottle of wine.)

Non-member contact registration required at time of entry.

Restaurant (downstairs) open 5 - 8.30pm. Full bar services.


The club was formed around 1992 to further the interests of jazz & blues music in Auckland.

The club has a membership of around 250 and has regular club nights every Tuesday evening at the Birkenhead RSA.

Concerts start at 7.30pm and finish at 9.30pm with a break at half time. Meals are available before the concert. Full bar service.

Ample off-street parking. Come early to secure your seating.

Each night features a different local or out of town band.. Sometimes an International star makes an appearance.

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The Big Octogenarian Birthday Bash

  • Pt Chevalier RSA 1136 Great North Road Auckland, Auckland, 1022 New Zealand (map)

SADLY CANCELLED OWING TO COVID-19

The Big Octogenerian Birthday Bash

Mike Walker and Dave MacRae two of NZ’s great piano players have known each other since they were 18 and will celebrate their 80th birthdays one day apart on April 1st  and 2nd. This never to be repeated event will be celebrated on March 31st at The AJ+B Club. They will be joined by old stablemates drummer Frank Gibson and Bassist Bruce Lynch, Saxophone maestro Brian Smith and Trombone elder statesman Merv Thomas. In addition Joy Yates, Suzanne Lynch and Jade MacRae who is just back from the USA will add their superb vocal talent. The combinations will be many and varied.

The program will include some historical recreations from the days of the Montmartre and 6 oclock closing (if you can remember back that far) and contemporary offerings and surprises will definitely be forthcoming.

Mike Walker has been the foundation stone of jazz piano in NZ for many years now and his international experience is always in evidence in his consummate performances.

Dave MacRae has travelled the world for some time now including time with The Buddy Rich Band, Jon Hendricks, Chet Baker and dozens of other artists. He has recently returned from The Havana Jazz Festival In Cuba. 

Do not miss this event! 

Members and Students with ID = $5

Non-members = $15

 

Earlier Event: March 24
Impressions
Later Event: June 2
Thabani Gapara