Auckland Jazz and Blues Club

Welcome to the home of jazz in Auckland

Birkenhead RSA, Recreation Drive, Birkenhead.

Please see EVENTS section for weekly concert details and GALLERY for weekly concert photos.

($10 members/$25 non-members - cash only - includes raffle draw for bottle of wine.)

Non-member contact registration required at time of entry.

Restaurant (downstairs) open 5 - 8.30pm. Full bar services.


The club was formed around 1992 to further the interests of jazz & blues music in Auckland.

The club has a membership of around 250 and has regular club nights every Tuesday evening at the Birkenhead RSA.

Concerts start at 7.30pm and finish at 9.30pm with a break at half time. Meals are available before the concert. Full bar service.

Ample off-street parking. Come early to secure your seating.

Each night features a different local or out of town band.. Sometimes an International star makes an appearance.

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Alex Ventling Quintet

Alex Ventling Quintet

 

Kim Paterson - flugelhorn

Glenn Bartlett - trombone

Alex Ventling - piano

Mostyn Cole - double bass

Jason Orme - drums

 

A special one-off concert, led by an exciting young international pianist.

Alex Ventling, is an exported jazz musician, back visiting New Zealand after having completed his Masters degree at the elite Jazzcampus in Switzerland. Teaming up with a selection of the finest musicians in the Auckland scene, music from the Great American Song Book and originals from jazz-greats will be their carpet for interaction. If jazz is said to be like an exciting conversation amongst friends – this is how the quintet approach their improvising. As a whole group or in captivating smaller formations, one can expect beautiful melodies and grooving rhythms, in a night of high-quality jazz music.

Members and Students with ID = $5

Non-Members = $15

Earlier Event: February 11
Allana Goldsmith
Later Event: February 25
Phil Broadhurst