The 888 Band feature top Kiwi musicians/singers Michael Stirling and Geoffry Hern. Add Andrew Richardson on drums and Deane Hunter on guitar to the mix and you have one of the best ensembles EVER! Truly stellar musicians, and tonight they're joined by André Paris on Saxophone... And here's a bit more about André: Originally from … Continue reading "The 888’s with André Paris on Saxophone"

With support from Carlos Navae. Latin Grammy-winning artist from New York City with the most skilled, fiercest and best smelling musicians Wellington city has to offer: Paul Mouncey on bass, Ayrton Foote on keys and Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa on drums, with fellow New York City-based Andy Averbuch on guitar. Mireya Ramos is of Mexican and Dominican … Continue reading "Wednesday Night Jazz Festival Special – Mireya Ramos Band"

Crumbly Jack is a four-piece with the fabulous Eden Brown from Palmerston North on vocals. This band of multi-instrumentalists are energetic and entertaining and recent joint winners of the national youth jazz competition at the Tauranga National Jazz Festival.

Mel Stevenson is a vibrant and energetic seven-piece jazz/funk band that reaches all ages with its effervescence. High profile shows at the Gardens Magic concert series and the Mirimarvellous music festival have wowed audiences with their original tunes and arrangements of jazz and funk classics. With Max Ware on the bass, Nico Buhne on keys, Harry Lentell on drums, Theo Thompson on guitar, Jack … Continue reading "Jazz Week Special – Mel Stevenson"

Pip Payne’s Blues & Co dips into the deep well of gospel blues, swing, trad blues and rock'n'roll. MASTERS IN THE HOUSE! Featuring Richard Te One – Drums, Chris Armour – Guitar, Miklin Halstad – BassPip Payne Blues a

Hurricane Shayn Wills on guitar, harmonica and vocals, the unstoppable Bullfrog Rata on bass and vocals and the indomitable Des Mallon on drums, add Zephyr Wills as a mighty support act and your nights entertainment is secure! So we know about the "old guard" - but here's a little about Zephyr: Zephyr Wills is a … Continue reading "Hurricane Shayn Wills & the Zephyr Hunters with support from Zephyr Wills!"