QUEEN CITY BIG BAND - 10-12-22
Markus Fritsch - musical director
Jenny B - vocals
WAYNE SENIOR - AUCKLAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA - 6-12-22
Wayne Senior - band director
LORIS ZIGON TRIO - 29-11-22
Loris Zigon - piano
Djordje Nikolic - double bass
Daniel Waterson - drums
STEVE BARRY TRIO - 22-11-22
Steve Barry - piano
Will Goodison - double bass
Ron Samson - drums
RAY WOOLF and the MIKE WALKER TRIO - 15-11-22
Ray Woolf - vocals
Mike Walker - piano
Pete McGregor - double bass
Bruce King - drums
Sam Swindells - guitar (guest)
Merv Thomas - trombome (guest)
BIG TICKET - 8-11-22
Victor Hawkins-Sulfa – Vocals
Hannah McGrail – Vocals
Asher Truppman-Lattie – Saxophone
Jake Krishnamurti Trumpet/trombone
Sam Swindells – Guitar/band leader
Loris Zigon - piano
Djordje Nikolic – double bass
Daniel Waterson – Drums
THE DESOTOS - 1-11-22
Paul Gurney - guitars, blues harp, lead vocals
Stuart McIntyre - bass, vocals
Ron Stevens - keyboards, vocals
Brian Harris - drums, vocals
JT + AGNOSTICS - 25-10-22
John Thomson - bass
Maciek Hrybowicz - guitar
Bill Forrest - sax
Brett Neilson - drums
Holly Shepheard - vocals
With thanks to Robin Kewell for providing the photos.
THE COLLABORATORS - 18-10-22
Ernest Semu - piano/keyboards/vocals
Alex Griffith - bass
Hayden Wharewaka - drums/vocals
Steve Sheriff - saxophones
Paul Voight - guitar/vocals
(Evan Silva unable to perform.)
JANE HORDER - 11-10-22
with Mike Walker Trio
Jane Horder - vocals & piano
Gemma Lee - piano
Mike Walker - piano
Alberto Santarelli - double bass
Bruce King - drums
Merv Thomas - trombone
TIGER MOTH - 4-10-22
Kate Taylor - vocals
Gwyn Reynolds - tenor saxophone (band leader)
Tom Rainey - piano
Scott Taitoko - trombone
Richie Pickard - double bass
Adam Tobeck - drums
AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY BIG BANDS - 27-9-22
Band 1 - Roger Manins - band leader
Band 2 - Callum Passells - band leader
EFFERVESCENCE - 20-9-22
Mike Murane - vocals
Niduk Wijetilleke - piano
Guy Halpe - bass
Rick Roff - trumpet & flugelhorn
Jason Orme - drums
GOLDSMITH & BAYNES - 13-9-22
Allana Goldsmith - vocals
Mark Baynes - piano
Olivier Holland - double bass
Hikurangi Schaverian - drums
Justin Kereama - taonga puoro / Maori instruments
Mike Booth - trumpet
Warren Mendonsa - guitar
DAN COSTA - 6-9-22
Dan Costa - piano
Olivier Holland - double bass
Ron Samson - drums
JENNY B - 30-8-22
Jenny B - vocals
Milkes Boermans - piano
Nathan Collings - guitar
Alberto Santarelli - double bass
Trevor Thwaites - drums
NEON QUAVER - 23-8-22
Richard Ghent - flute, flugel horn, digital wind instrument, vocals
David Lines - piano
Richard Adams - violin, vocals
Nigel Gavin - guitar
CLO CHAPERON - 16-8-22
Clo Chaperon - vocals
Dixon Lacey - guitar
Oli Holland - double bass
Adam Tobeck - drums
SECONDARY SCHOOLS JAZZ COMPETITION FINALS - 14-8-22
COMBOS
North Sea Combo - Rangitoto College Combo (replaces Massey High School Jazz Combo)
Articul8 (Kings College)
Avondale College Jazz Quintet
Auckland Grammar Jazz Combo
BIG BANDS
Sacred Heart College Big Band
Rangitoto College Big Band
Auckland Grammar Big Band
St Peters College Jazz Band
COMPETITION RESULTS
Most Outstanding Band - Rangitoto big Band
Most Outstanding Combo - Avondale College Jazz Quintet
Outstanding Soloists -
Ranu Ediriweera Wijesuriya - Auckland Grammar.
Ben Ridsdale - Avondale Grammar.
Milan Ahuja - .Auckland Grammar.
With thanks to Robin Kewell for providing the photos.
TONI SWAIN & RAY BEADLE - 9-8-22
Ray Beadle - guitar
Hal Tupaea - bass
Hamish Stuart - drums
Toni Swain - vocals
George Bibicos - keyboards
Apologies for no photos of Toni and George, as they did not perform during the second set when the photos were taken.
FINALS - SECONDARY SCHOOL JAZZ COMPETITION - 14-8-22
The FINALS for the Auckland secondary school jazz competition will be held on SUNDAY 14th from 1pm at the Pt. Chevalier RSA, 1136 Great North Road, Pt. Chevalier, Auckland.
ENTRY $5 CASH Children FREE
1pm COMBOS
Massey High School Jazz Combo
Articul8 (Kings College)
Avondale College Jazz Quintet
Auckland Grammar Jazz Combo
2.40pm BIG BANDS
Sacred Heart College Big Band
Rangitoto College Big Band
Auckland Grammar Big Band
St Peters College Jazz Band
4.20pm PRIZEGIVING for participants
6pm AWARDS PRESENTATION
KIM CARR - 2-8-22
Kim Carr - vocals
Mark Baynes - piano
Nick Taylor - bass
Hannah de Foster - drums
Steve Sheriff - soprano and tenor saxophones
HIPSTAMATICS - 26-7-22
Dillon Riesterer – vocals
Kashia Poulse -vocals
Stallone D’Souza – keyboard
Nick Taylor – bass
Vion Slinger – drums
Liam Pram – guitar
Thabani Gapara – baritone saxophone
Andrew Isdale – tenor saxophone
Forest Thorpe – trumpet
Mike Booth - trumpet
COVID-19 ORANGE LEVEL MASK WEARING POLICY - 23-7-22
Please beware of the mask wearing policy that has been put in place by the Point Chevalier RSA and Auckland Jazz and Blues Club in an effort to help mitigate the risks of spreading the Covid-19 virus and other viruses.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE THE WEARING OF FACE MASKS AT ALL TIMES WHILE MOVING AROUND THE VENUE.
Weekly attendance levels are increasing, which we appreciate, but this also increases the risk of infection, especially in the context of daily reported cases generally increasing across New Zealand over recent weeks. We appreciate that no one likes to wear a mask, but research indicates that they do help to reduce the risks of infection. Masks not only help to protect you, but they also demonstrate respect to others, especially those with a higher risk profile owing to underlying health issues.
We want you to enjoy our weekly concerts in a safe environment, so we respectfully ask for your co-operation with mask wearing while you are not seated. Please convey our policy to any guests you may bring to our club.
Mike Walker - President - Auckland Jazz and Blues Club Inc.
BEN LERNER QUARTET - 19-7-22
Ben Lerner - alto saxophone
Steve Barry - piano
Max Alduca - double bass
Alex Young - drums
JOE KAPTEIN TRIO - 12-7-22
Joe Kaptein - piano
Hank Trenton - bass
George Brajkovich - drums
Merv Thomas - trombone (surprise special guest for final tune.)
MERV THOMAS - 12-7-22
Merv Thomas turns 91 today (13-7-22)
Congratulations to our master of ceremonies extraordinaire and lifetime trombone player.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERV
VOXNOVA - 5-7-22
Alan MacDonald - percussion
Nigel Gavin - guitar
Richard Adams - violin
With thanks to Robin Kewell for providing the photos.
AJBC - AGM - 3-7-22
The Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club (Inc) was held today at the Point Chevalier RSA.
Financial members will receive minutes and a financial report.
MARK DONLON TRIO - 28-6-22
Mark Donlon - piano
Olivier Holland - double bass
Thomas Friggins - drums
CAITLIN SMITH - 21-6-22
Caitlin Smith - vocals & piano
Kevin Field - piano
Oli Holland - bass
Hannah de Koster - drums
Lance McNicoll - guitar
With thanks to Robin Kewell for providing the photos.
SOUL BOSSA DUO - 14-6-22
Amanda Bovo - vocals
Juliana Sian - piano
Alex Griffith - bass
Neil Williamson - drums
BILLY KARAITIANA - LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD - 14-6-22
Billy Karaitiana (aka Billy Kristian) has been awarded Life Membership by our club president, Mike Walker.
Congratulations to Billy for his long service to the club and to live music in New Zealand and overseas for many decades.
A detailed profile of Billy’s musical career can be read on Audioculture.
https://www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/billy-kristian
HENRIQUE, DAVE and FRIENDS - 7-6-22
Henrique Morales - vocals, guitar
Dave Schaevitz - double bass
Stallone D’Souza - piano
Dylan Kalev - drums
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND BIG BANDS - 31-5-22
Callum Passells - Band 1 Leader
Roger Manins - Band 2 Leader
With thanks to Robin Kewell for providing the photos.
JULIE MASON JAZZ - 24-5-22
Julie Mason - piano & vocals
Jason Orme - drums
Moisten Cole - bass
Sam Swindells - guitar
Linn Lorkin - vocals
Mike Booth - trumpet
Steve Sherriff - saxophone
Murray Mason - vocals & guitar
THE AGM - 17-5-22
Paul Gurney - vocals, guitar, blues harp
Stuart McIntyre - bass, vocals
Richard Adams - violin, vocals
Paul Crowther - drums, sound
QUEEN CITY BIG BAND - 10-5-22
Markus Fritsch - Musical Director
LINN LORKIN & K’RD QUARTET - 3-5-22
Linn Lorkin - vocals, piano
Hershal Herscher - accordion, piano
Aaron Coddle - upright bass
Bryan Harris - drums
Special Guests:-
Dave Powell - tenor saxophone
Caitlin Smith - vocals
Jennie Cruse - vocals
Julie Mason - piano, vocals
ELIJAH and the YOUNG FELLAS - 26-4-22
Elijah Taula - vocals
Lukas Fritsch - saxophone
Hank Trenton - double bass
George Brajkovich - drums
Joe Kaptein - piano
COUSIN ALICE - 19-4-22
Cousin Alice - vocals, ukelele, saxophone
Ben Fernandez - piano
Peter Koopman - double bass
Pete France - saxophone
MIKE BOOTH - 12-4-22
Better Late Than Never
Mike Booth - trumpet & flugelhorn
Dixon Nacey - guitar
Hannah de Koster - drums
Skylar Orr - keyboards
Nick Taylor - bass
CROQUE MADAME - 5-4-22
Eva Vermeire - vocals
Phillip Beatson - guitar
Doug Robertson - guitar
Dave Schaevitz - double bass
BEX SIOWELI QUARTET - 29-3-22
Bex Sioweli - vocals
Kevin Field - piano
Ron Samsom - drums
Djordje Nikolic - double bass
As Trudy Lile (vocals) and Cameron McArthur (bass) were unavailable, we are greatly appreciative of Bex Sioweli and Djordje Nikolic as replacements at very short notice.
TOBY AND THE REST - 22-3-22
Toby Barrett - saxophone
Lucas Kewell - piano/keys
Tyler Diprose - bass
Max Barrett - drums
PETER and TAMMY CARTWRIGHT RETIRE - 22-3-22
As operators of the JASMINE RESTAURANT at the Point Chevalier Memorial RSA, Peter and Tammy have now retired.
It was their final night last night, and their loyal services over many years to the RSA and the jazz club were acknowledged by our club president, Mike Walker. Peter and Tammy have been made life members of the jazz club. We wish them all the best for their future plans. We will sure miss their tasty meals.
A new restaurant operator will be in place next week.
EFFERVESCENCE - 15-3-22
Mike Murane - vocals
Niduk Wijetilleke - piano
Giy Halep - bass
Rick Rolf - trumpet/flugelhorn/trombone (special guest)
Linn Lorkin - vocals (special surprise guest)
Julie Mason - piano (special surprise guest)
NAIROBI TRIO - 8-3-22
Richard Adams - violin & vocals
John Quiqley - guitar & vocals
Peter Koopman - double bass & vocals
ERNIE, DAVE, GREG - 1-3-22
(replacing Croque Madame)
Ernie Semu - keyboard
Dave Schaevitz - double bass
Greg Tell - drums
Special thanks to Ernie, Greg and Dave for performing at short notice as Croque Madame could not perform owing to Covid issues.
VOXNOVA - 22-2-22
Alan MacDonald - percussion
James Sneyd - violin
Nigel Gavin - guitar
Aaron Codell - double bass
SS5TET - 8-2-22
Steve Sherriff - saxophone
Mike Booth - trumpet
Sam Swindells - guitar
David Hopkinson - bass
Ron Samsom - drums
With thanks to Norris Hanna for providing the photos.
PIANO WOMEN - 1-2-22
Jane Horder - piano/vocals
Linn Lorkin - piano/vocals
Caitlin Smith - piano/vocals
Julie Mason - piano/vocals
Aaron Coddle - double bass
Steve Cournane - drums
FLAMING MUDCATS - 25-1-22
Craig Bracken - vocals/tenor saxophone/harmonica
Doug Bygrave - guitar
Ian Thompson - drums
Peter Parnham - bass
Mike Walker - piano (special guest)
Thanks to Norris Hanna for providing the photos.
BEN FERNANDEZ & friends - 18-1-22
Ben Fernandez - piano
Maria O’Flaherty - vocals
Andrew Hall - saxophone/vocals
Russell McNaughton - double bass
Ron Samson - drums
