A 7-piece Traditional Jazz Band playing the music of the 1920’s and 30’s, based in Auckland. Originally formed by Bob Ward and Tony Parker, Bob and Tonys recent passing has seen the band with new personnel, the addition of piano (to a 7 piece) and Brian Kelly leading on trumpet. The new sound is more […]
Andrew London is well-known to the WJC audience for his ebullient renderings of swing classics and the quirky and cynical original songs that graced a string of recorded albums during his partnership with Terry Crayford in Hot Club Sandwich. Since 2012 he has released a similar output of recordings under with his Andrew London Trio, […]
Due to an accident Hannah Griffin is unable to perform. Fortunately, outstanding New Plymouth-based vocalist Lauren Nottingham will be joining Blair, Andrew and Norman. Lauren has performed in Europe and the Americas, as well as around Aotearoa. She is very jazz-savvy, but also draws from other wells. She’s an elegant musician with a beautiful sound, […]
Geoff Culverwell: Flute/ vocals/keys/trumpet and other horns Paul Dyne: Bass Guss Reece: Guitar Russell Henderson : Sax Shaun Anderson: Drums Be ready to enjoy an eclectic concert that includes reimagined standards, interpretations of Geoff’s recent recordings with Roy Phillips (voice of The Pedlars), and some original compositions. Geoff is a former member of three New […]
Prepare for a night of effervescent swing, labyrinthine grooves, and velvet-hued harmonies as Nick Tipping’s Tiptet takes the stage! This ensemble of audacious improvisers weaves kaleidoscopic textures and rhythmic sleight-of-hand, fusing the vintage with the vanguard. From slinky bebop escapades to smoldering blues interludes, their sound is equal parts swagger and sorcery. The Tiptet will […]
Prepare for a night of effervescent swing, labyrinthine grooves, and velvet-hued harmonies as Nick Tipping’s Tiptet takes the stage! This ensemble of audacious improvisers weaves kaleidoscopic textures and rhythmic sleight-of-hand, fusing the vintage with the vanguard. From slinky bebop escapades to smoldering blues interludes, their sound is equal parts swagger and sorcery. The Tiptet will […]
One of the country’s best exponents of the gypsy jazz genre, Leigh Jackson returns to the Wellington Jazz Club bringing his band Hot Café back for another gig of exciting rhythms and spectacular guitar technique. Driving up tempo numbers, slower evocative melodies, the hot rhythms and soaring solos make for a passionate, exciting blend of […]
The Zak Pack featuring Lisa Tomlins sing Cole Porter Zak Dikvert & The Zak Pack are leading this musical celebration of American singer-songwriter Cole Porter featuring NZ legend Lisa Tomlins (Vocals) and a lineup of a brilliant performance band including Zak Dikvert (Guitar & Vocals), Anita Schwabe (Piano), Russell Henderson (Saxophones), Nick Tipping (Bass) and […]
Important – October Gig now on Sunday 12th. To avoid clashing with the Wellington Jazz Festival 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! Aotearoa musical stalwart Greg Crayford has been running high-quality jazz […]
Capital City Big Band (CCBB) is thrilled to perform for the Wellington Jazz Club — a true cornerstone of live jazz in the capital! CCBB is a dynamic ensemble made up of top professional players, standout community musicians, and emerging young talent from across the Wellington region. Over the years, the band has flourished under […]
A treat to blow the last notes on an excellent year. We have The River City Jazzmen from Christchurch with their authentic brand of Dixieland jazz. Note the earlier time, 3:30-5:30.