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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VOXNOVA (CANCELLED)

  • Point Chevalier RSA 1136 Great North Road Auckland, Auckland, 1022 New Zealand (map)
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Sadly cancelled owing to Covid-19 L4 Lockdown.

VoxNova Romani Inspire Jazz Band

 The Band   

Founded in 1987, by percussionist Alan MacDonald, inspired by the British band Penguin Café Orchestra then Nairobi Trio, Voxnova for many years specialised in Latin, Gitanos and Manouche Jazz.  Recently more emphasis on original music composed by band members, inspired by Romani / Euro Ethnic music in general, brings the band closer to the original vision at the band’s inception. The band has enjoyed many lengthy residencies, the current being at Caretaker Bar (4.5 years, every Monday), located underground  in Britomart. Self-run concerts are always sold out. The band has hosted musicians from all over the globe, each leaving a trace on the sound and repertoire.

 

Band Members    

Alan MacDonald Founder / Percussionist. Born in Scotland, alongside a 30-year career as a creative director, Alan performed as a drummer for a rock band he created in his teens, folk percussionist till 1997 when he formed VoxNova in 1997 while also enjoying an 8-year stint in a Celtic band at Grand Central Bar. More recently Alan has created ad hoc bands such as, Zydecosis, Cajynx and Nouvelle Voix for residencies at pre-covid Deadshot Bar Ponsonby. Recent performances at Tauranga Jazz Festival with Blue Light, founded by accordionist Tracey Colins, supported by violinist Pascal Roggen, was well received. A parallel passion for fine arts has been rewarded by being published at international forums devoted to collaborations between arts and science.

Aaron Codell Double Bass. Wellington born, a former member now returned to VozNueva for 2 yeas, after gaining a great deal of experience performing for jazz greats Cleo Laine, Mark Murphy and saxophonist George Coleman, Annie Crummer, Hello Sailor, King Kapisi, as well as vocalists Caitlin Smith, Jan Hellriegel and Linn Lorkin. Aaron has also supported a long list of theatrical productions and occasionally moonlights with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. 

James Sneyd Violin / Composition. Originally from Dunedin, he has travelled the world in his capacity of Mathematics Professor performing wherever he is located. James is highly skilled at any genre he adopts from Celtic, Country Rock, Manouche and Latin jazz. James has just the right vintage sound the band requires as well as a talent for original material. Audiences enjoy the blitzing music duels.

Doug Robertson. Guitar / Composition

A lifelong interest in an eclectic mix of Heavy Metal, Jazz Manouche and World Music received a boost from a music degree in 2014. Doug has returned to VoxNova this year with more original material, whilst also performing Jazz Manouche with Madame Croque, heavy metal rock with Bloodnut band as well as recent collaborations with Nigel Gavin’s Gitbox Rebellion. Doug is currently enrolled in an information technology degree course.

Members $5

Non-members $15

 

Earlier Event: August 24
EVAN SILVA and Silva Service (CANCELLED)
Later Event: September 7
COUSIN ALICE (CANCELLED)