The Circling Sun
Formed in the mid 2000’s The Circling Sun is a sonic collective from Tamaki Makarau focused on progressive AfroCentric Jazz inspired music
Having featured some of the finest talents from Aotearoa, current members include: Ben Turua, Julien Dyne, JY Lee, Cameron Allen, Guy Harrison, Finn Scholes and Matt Hunter. Collectively their recording and performance credits include Avantdale Bowling Club, Ladi6, Dave Dobbyn, Troy Kingi, YokoZuna, Opensouls, Carnivorous Plant Society, Nathan Haines and more.
The Circling Sun has Performed at the Wellington International Jazz festival and Currently holds a monthly residency at East St Hall in Auckland where they perform a deep selection of original works and lesser known compositions , researched and curated from many years of record collecting and study
Previous residencies include - The Golden Dawn , Xuxu , Las Vegas Club and Ponsonby Social Club.
The Circling Sun is currently recording their debut album ‘Spirits ‘ for the prestigious London label Soundway Records, due for Release on Vinyl and CD / Digital in 2023.
FEATURING
Ben Turua - Acoustic Bass , Julien Dyne - Drums/Percussion,
J.Y Lee - Saxophones / Flute
Guy Harrison - Keyboards / Trumpet ,
Cameron Allen - Saxophones / Keyboards, Finn Scholes - Trumpet and Vibraphone
Matt Hunter - Percussion.
ENTRY
$25 General
$20 CJC Members
$15 Students
$10 CJC Student Members
DOOR SALES AVAILABLE UNLESS SOLD OUT
Doors: 7.30pm
Performance: 8-10pm with intermission
Presale tickets available from Eventfinda until 7pm on day.
