Tenors in Love
2026-06-28 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Meow Cafe, 9 Edward Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Greg Rogan and Amity Alton-Lee, collectively known as “Gramity” to their bandmates and musical colleagues, are a husband-and-wife saxophone team, bringing you the classic sound of the twin tenors.

Despite being thought of as “interchangeable” in their various bands, Greg and Amity have quite different musical histories: Greg is a talented multi-instrumentalist who has played in dixieland bands, show bands, concert bands, pop bands, and many jazz ensembles. Amity has had a one-track passion for the tenor saxophone since childhood, studying at NZSM, with her playing firmly rooted in the four Bs: Blues, Ballads, Bebop and Big Bands. She’s also one of Wellington’s busiest saxophone teachers.

Amity and Greg are delighted to put their contrasting, yet complimentary styles together at the Wellington Jazz Club, where they will be joined by local legends Aslan Rowlands and Greg Crayford.

Members: $25

Non-members: $35

Students: $10

Kevin Clark & Fran Barton
2026-07-19 17:00 - 19:00
Wellington Jazz Club Honorary Member, Kevin Clark, has been leading groups in Wellington on piano and trumpet for the past 60 years, in restaurants, jazz joints, jazz festivals, radio programmes, television shows and recordings. Of his three jazz albums, two were awarded Tuis , and one was a finalist. He also released three easy listening jazz-tinged albums with vocalist Fran Barton. Fran and Kevin first teamed up in 1971 at the Beefeaters Arms and have been performing together ever since. Many will remember her sparkling performances with Kevin’s group on the weekly Brian Edwards TV show.

The gig will include an entertaining and interesting variety of jazz styles, including Latin, prog-rock, funk, a hymn, easy listening and some Afro influences. There will something for everybody. The group features Fran Barton, vocals; Michael Taylor, trumpet; Rowan Clark, bass; and Lance Philip, drums. A distinctive sound of the group is the use of Fran’s voice as an instrument in many of the compositions.

Members: $25

Non-members: $35

Students: $10

NZ School of Music Big Band
2026-08-16 17:00 - 19:00
Te Kōkī Big Band One is the advanced jazz ensemble class of the New Zealand School of Music at Victoria University of Wellington, where developing musicians hone their skills through bi-weekly rehearsals, recording sessions, and numerous gigs in Wellington and throughout the country, most recently in collaboration with Orchestra Wellington. The band is assembled through audition of NZSM jazz and classical students, and is made up of the standard jazz orchestra format of 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxophonists, and rhythm section, as well as featured vocalists. This concert Te Kōkī BigBand One will be playing selections from one of the most significant composers, beyond category, of the 20th century: Duke Ellington.

NZSM’s BigBand One has performed in concert with some the world’s leading jazz artists such as Eric Marienthal, Tom Warrington, Joe LaBarbera, Larry Koonse, Karrin Allyson, Adam Schroeder, Alex Sipiagin, Bennie Maupin, Dick Oatts, Jim Pugh, Bob Sheppard, Bill Reichenbach, Clay Jenkins, and Jon Papenbrook. Their current director, carrying forward the passion and vision of the late great Dr. Rodger Fox, is Wellington bassist Seth Boy.

Members: $25

Non-members: $35

Students: $10
