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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LA TINA JAZZ and FUNK QUARTET

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

La Tina Jazz and Funk Quartet.

La Tina is excited to be at the RSA Birhenhead with their very distinctive sound of jazz standards blended with Latin rhythms and funk grooves. The quartet brings together four accomplished musicians:

Haggis’ Maguiness - Harmonica - Beginning as a trumpet player, Haggis transitioned to harmonica after moving to Australia for music studies. He applied his trumpet training and reading skills to both chromatic and diatonic harmonica, establishing himself as one of New Zealand’s respected harmonica players.

Freddy Limbert - Drums - Freddy has been a fixture in Aotearoa’s music scene for 30 years, sharing stages with numerous local and international acts. His performances include supporting BB King with the Remarkable Beat Roosters and opening for Tony Joe White. Freddy’s drumming combines spontaneity with technical skill, blending traditional and modern approaches through swing and polyrhythmic grooves. His brushwork creates a balance between structure and freedom, fostering musical collaboration and conversation within the band. Known for his energetic presence, Freddy brings both groove and entertainment to every performance.

Trevor Braunias - Guitar - Trevor has performed jazz guitar for 45 years across combo settings, big bands, and solo performances. His style draws from the jazz guitarists of the 1950s and 60s, focusing on swing and Latin traditions. As guitarist for the Tauranga Jazz Club’s house band, he contributes to their monthly jazz nights.

Carlos Plá - Bass - Originally from Uruguay, Carlos has been part of New Zealand’s jazz scene for over twenty years. He performs regularly at local venues and regional jazz festivals with both national and international bands. In his native Montevideo, Carlos has performed with Cuban saxophonist Nicolás Reinoso from AfroCuba, and has played bass on more than 30 albums, as well as being part of live bands for television and theatre productions, including the Rocky Horror Show.

Members $10 cash
Non-members $25 cash
No EFTPOS
Non-member contact registration required at time of entry.

Earlier Event: July 6
TRUDY LILE
Later Event: July 22
MIHO'S JAZZ ORCHESTRA