City Jazz at The Grand – A tribute to Mike Bain
November 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Founded by long-time Wellington Jazz Club president, Mike Bain, City Jazz is a 7-piece band that has been playing New Orleans-inspired jazz for over 20 years. The band performs at jazz clubs and jazz festivals across the lower North Island. Its core repertoire includes dixieland classics, plus swing numbers emphasising Duke Ellington and Count Basie. A few jump blues numbers (think Louis Jordan) round out what you may expect from this swinging band.
This gig is presented in honour of Mike Bain, who passed away in May of this year. All current and past members of the Wellington Jazz Club, and their guests, are invited to share an evening to celebrate the music that Mike loved – in the surroundings of The Grand (upstairs). Entrance next to St James Theatre, 69 Courtenay Place, Wellington.
Take the lift to the 1st floor (or use the stairs) after turning left inside The Grand. Seating is available at tables, drinks and snacks can be purchased at the bar, and meals can be ordered to have afterwards (see The Grand website for the menu). A bus stop is right outside, with a WCC car parking building around the corner in Tory Street and street parking nearby.
Free admission (no bookings required)