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.

($10 members/$25 non-members - cash only)


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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QUEEN CITY BIG BAND

Earlier this year two iconic artists in American jazz passed away, Sammy Nestico at the age of 96 and Chick Corea, 79. 

Sammy Nestico was a prolific composer and arranger best know for his work with the Count Basie Orchestra but also countless other artists, musicians, bands and orchestras world wide. 

Chick Corea was not only a virtuoso Jazz pianist, but also a prolific composer. He played with many of the the great jazz artists of our time such as Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock.

Queen City Big Band is privileged to have many of Sammy Nestico's and Chick Corea's compositions and arrangements in it's library and is proud pay tribute to their music presenting a program of some of their best work.

The band will also feature vocalist Rachel Clark and club president Mike Walker on Piano. 

Members $5

Visitors $15

 

Earlier Event: May 18
TAKADIMI
Later Event: June 1
THE CHARLIE HARMER PROJECT