The Swing Session
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandOur weekly jazz jam. Last week was superb by all accounts. These Swing Sessions have a three-piece house band joined by some fabulous musicians out for a jam. Jack Hackett's … Continue reading "The Swing Session"
High Society Swingers
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandNicole Chesterman and The High Society Swingers are getting "Stone-washed" in the blues again. The band features the fabulous: Aslan Rowlands - guitar/vox (Capital City BB, Blues Clues) "Mad … Continue reading "High Society Swingers"
NZSM Big Band 1 and Big Band 2 plus Guitar Ensemble
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandWe showcased the two NZSM Big Bands in July and what incredible performances they gave us. The standard of music from the July gigs was exceptional for such young players. … Continue reading "NZSM Big Band 1 and Big Band 2 plus Guitar Ensemble"
The Swing Session
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandThe weekly jazz jam. A house band of three musicians plus many jazz jammers. Free, fabulous, and fun. Jack Hackett's also has a $20 Curry Club. These … Continue reading "The Swing Session"
Oscar Lavën’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Sax
Jack Hackett's 1 Dixon Street, Wellington, New ZealandOscar needs no introduction for regulars to the Wellington music scene, nor for Capital Blues as this band plays each month for us. Oscar can be heard frequently playing … Continue reading "Oscar Lavën’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Sax"