Auckland Jazz and Blues Club

Club Management

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.

($15 members/$25 non-members - cash only - includes raffle draw for bottle of wine.)

Optional $2 raffle - $60 cash prize.

Non-member contact registration required at time of entry.

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


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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RIZZY AND THE BANISHED

  • Birkenhead RSA Recreation Drive Auckland, Auckland, 0626 New Zealand (map)

'Rizzy and the Banished' is a newly formed Auckland-based quintet united by revolutionary Ben Ridsdale.

Inspired by gospel grooves, modal harmonies and thickening rhythms, the 'Banished' aim to play a variety of pieces from the likes of Brian Blade to some of their own original arrangements.

Featuring Ben Ridsdale (Saxophone), Sam Voyle (Saxophone), Tommy David (Piano), Minjoon Kim (Bass), and Daniel Kim (Drums)

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

Earlier Event: October 7
AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY BIG BAND
Later Event: October 21
WBB (WARKWORTH BIG BAND)