The ‘New’ River City Jazzmen
Following several challenges, including the sad passing of beloved trombonist, Tony Lewis, the River City Jazzmen have bounced back with renewed vigour. They guarantee to maintain their dedication to authentic Dixieland standards whilst embracing a range of inviting rhythms and ‘bespoke’ interpretations of some more modern numbers. They welcome in particular their latest addition to the band, Glyn MacDonald, a native of Western Australia, whose talents reach beyond the trombone to the keyboards.
The RCJ’s most recent initiatives involved a stellar sell-out concert in the Great Hall last year followed by a tour to Central Otago with plaudits from appreciative audiences in Roxburgh, Wanaka and Cromwell.
Based in Christchurch, the RCJ, are:
Michael Fairhurst – trumpet, cornet, flugel horn & vocals
Allan Hawes – clarinet & saxophones
Glyn MacDonald – trombone & keys
Louie Moverley – drums
Neill Pickard – banjo, guitar and vocals
Dave Pitt – acoustic bass
Author: Neale
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Important Notice regarding the October gig:
The October gig will be on Sunday October 12th, at the usual time 5:00pm to 7:pm. This is to avoid clashing with the Wellington Jazz Festival.
October 12 will feature Greg Crayford’s ‘Best of the Realm’ musicians and playbook. See you there!
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Important – October Gig now on Sunday 12th
The October gig is on Sunday October 12th at the usual 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
It will feature Greg Crayford’s ‘Best of the Realm’ musicians and playbook. See you there!
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Change in the way members book tickets for gigs
Members now book through ‘Flicket’, provided by Meow. Members no longer book through ‘Moshtix’.