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.

($10 members/$25 non-members - cash only)


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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MAIN CHOICE

  • Birkenhead RSA Recrreation Drive Birkenhead Auckland (map)

'MAIN CHOICE'

This Tuesday a night not to be missed, featuring a line-up of mature musicians...'MAIN CHOICE' consists of composer and band leader Mike Booth (trumpet) founder of the Auckland Jazz Orchestra and a keystone of the Auckland jazz scene. On Saxophone we have Pete France,who has performed with numerous groups and bands including the Phil Broadhurst Quintet and Rodger Fox Big Band. Bruce King (drums) has been a leading drummer in Auckland for nearly 60 years. His career began as a teenager, performing in a rock'n'roll band the Swingsters, and was soon on tour with the Stereotones, backing the singer Vince Callaher.  On bass is Hank Trenton, the youngest member of the quintet...Hank has had the privilege of working with many New Zealand jazz legends including the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club president Mike |(Spike) Walker who will be playing piano. A chance to experience a quintet of living legends. 

Mike Booth - trumpet/band leader
Pete France - saxophone
Bruce King - drums
Hank Trenton - bass
Spike Walker - piano

Members $10 cash
Non-members $25 cash
Non-member contact registration required at time of entry

Earlier Event: February 20
SOUL BOSSA DUO
Later Event: March 5
FLAMING MUDCATS