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 AJBC members & RSA members. $25 non-members - cash only - includes raffle draw for bottle of wine.)

Optional $2 raffle - $60 cash prize. (supports young jazz students)

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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SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY

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

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.

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AJBC Members $15
Birkenhead RSA Members $15
Non-members $25
Cash only. No EFTPOS
Non-member contact registration required at time of entry.

Earlier Event: March 31
LOCKIE BENNETT TRIO
Later Event: April 14
JACQUI NAYLOR QUARTET