Join Trioglodyte, Jeff Henderson, Chris O'Connor & Eamon Edmundson-Wells, with special guests Allana Goldsmith, Rosie Langabeer, Sean Martin-Buss, and Rāhana Tito Taylor as they romp and frolic through classics of the season and new compositions which split the seams of familiar tropes.
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
Original recording bassist Gene Perla remembers Elvin Jones’ seminal post-Coltrane album, “Live at The Lighthouse” with a stellar band featuring Aussie saxophonist Andy Sugg, Roger Manins, Kevin Field and Mark Lockett.
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
A special ‘returning home’ concert from an exciting European jazz duo: Kiwi pianist Alex Ventling is back again with British drummer, Phelan Burgoyne, as they tour their much awaited album, ‘The View’.
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Drummer George Brajkovich metaphorically steps from behind the kit, to lead his own band at CJC for the first time, with pianist Jonathan Crayford, Frank Talbot and Toby Barrett on saxes, and Wil Goodinson filling out the bass.
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Waypeople juxtaposes contemporary jazz and songwriting with ancient Chinese wisdom in a musical journey through the words of the Tao Te Ching. Sung by Chelsea Prastiti, and anchored by the guzheng of Jia Ling, composer Jake Baxendale leads a stellar ensemble of Callum Passells, Dan Hayles, Johnny Lawrence and Cory Champion.
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Pianist, composer and vocalist Julie Mason brings a set of original music to CJC, with a hot band of Mike Booth, Steve Sherriff, Mostyn Cole and Steve Cournane.
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
Due to a prior booking in venue, there is no CJC gig on 6 November.
Wellington saxophonist, and Fullbright Scholar recently returned from California Institute of the Arts, visits CJC for the first time! With local luminaries Callum Passells, Bethany Britten and Ron Samsom.
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
Award-winning Welington composer and guitarist Callum Allardice returns to CJC with a trans-Tasman quartet, to celebrate his new album.
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
Innovative Amsterdam ensemble seamlessly integrate technology to the traditional piano-trio, to play with time. Hurry up! Don't be late!
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Superlative Wellington octet The JAC return to CJC, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album Nerve.
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Living legend Herbie Hancock is set to light up stages across Australia and New Zealand in October, in his first visit since 2019, promising an electrifying evening from one of music’s most revered names.
$199.90+ BUY TICKETS
Renowned Australian pianist Chris Cody visits CJC for a special performance of material from his latest album "The Outsider", reuniting with locals Roger Manins, Ollie Holland and Ron Samsom.
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Bassist Olivier Holland leads a heavy-weight band, to play original music inspired by rhythms from around the globe, as well as bringing back some tunes from the Jazz Attack era. With Roger Manins, Thabani Gapara, Kevin Field and Steve Thomas.
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A new original music ensemble, curated by Wāhine in Jazz, featuring Minju Kim & Jenna Aspeling on saxes, vocals from Wynefred Wang, and a rhythm section of Crystal Choi, Kat Tomacruz & Wren Probett, with honorary wāhine Maximillian Crook on drums.
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Another double bill of two up and coming band leaders: pianist Michael Nash with his trio "Sik Wu", and saxophonist Charlotte Barrand.
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Trio of Keith Price, Francesca Parussini and Max Crook release their debut album.
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Exploratory jazz trio The Melancholy Babes, bring their New Jazz from the Big City tour to CJC. Featuring Jeff Henderson, Tom Callwood, and Anthony Donaldson.
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
A double bill of two up and coming band leaders: Toby Barrett’s ‘Fourtune Quartet’, and Alex Keatley’s ‘Sounds of the Motherland’.
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Due to a prior booking in venue, there is no CJC gig on 14 August.
Saxophonist Frank Talbot tries to answer the question, what if just as metal made hard rock heavier, how can we push Hard Bop to its bluesiest and heaviest? With Jonathan Tan, Wil Goodinson, and Ben Frater.
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Original Indian jazz fusion from tabla maestro Manjit Singh, with vocalist Daljeet Kaur, Alan Brown and more…
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Original music by guitarist David Ward, as well as selected delicacies from the jazz tradition. Long marinated in such pungent stew of Monk, Coleman, Mingus, Lacy, Zappa and Frisell, David writes music that is melodic, humourous, rhythmic and joyous. Joined for this special concert by Callum Passells on alto saxophone.
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Unique and dynamic saxophonists Jeff Henderson and Roger Manins front this double quartet, to play in every possible combination, and challenge themselves and the audience to new heights of aural experience!
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
Wellington saxophonist Oscar Lavën joins forces with heavyweight locals Jonathan Crayford, Mostyn Cole and Thomas Friggens, for a special concert to launch CJC’s new Winter series at Pah Homestead, with The Arts House Trust.
$40/$30
Two masters of their instruments perform together as a duo for the first time! Don’t miss the magic!
SPECIAL VENUE HOUSE CONCERT (no bar. BYO wine/beer)
$45/$35 LIMITED TICKETS
Auckland Arts Festival 2024
Auckland Jazz Orchestra presents a heartfelt tribute to the late NZ piano icon Phil Broadhurst. 10 new arrangements of his original compositions, for 17 piece contemporary big band, in the Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber.
BUY TICKETS $49-$25, Children free with Adult.
Use code JAZZCLUB when booking for $10 off Adult/Concession tickets.
Altoist Hayden Chisholm returns with Unwind, featuring Norman Meehan, Paul Dyne & Julien Dyne. Spectacular every time they’ve visited CJC, you can experience this group an intimate concert in the Lewis Eady Piano Showroom. STRICTLY LIMITED CAPACITY: 60 tickets only!!!
SPECIAL VENUE (no bar)
$45/$35 BUY TICKETS
Globally in-demand bassist Matt Penman reunites with altoist Hayden Chisholm, along with Kevin Field and Stephen Thomas. This is not a drill. Get your tickets now!
SPECIAL VENUE (no bar)
$55/$40 BUY TICKETS
A BBQ / Jam / Fundraiser to end the year. Music from Roger Manins & friends. BYO. In association with Auckland Jazz Meetup.
