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Jake Baxendale’s “Waypeople” (Wellington)

  • Pah Homestead 72 Hillsborough Road Auckland, Auckland, 1042 New Zealand (map)

Waypeople

A musical journey through the Tao Te Ching, using lyrics from Ursula K. Le Guin’s powerful and poetic English language version, Waypeople juxtaposes contemporary jazz and songwriting with ancient Chinese wisdom, creating a sonic accompaniment to the themes of the unseen, unheard, unnamable Tao, “wu-wei” (not-doing) and true Power.

Led by saxophonist/composer Jake Baxendale, sung by Chelsea Prastiti and anchored by the guzheng (Chinese string instrument) of renowned performer Jia Ling, Waypeople is a listening experience that will resonate with listeners long after the final notes sound.

Commissioned for the 2023 Wellington Jazz Festival, this is the first performance since.


FEATURING

Chelsea Prastiti - vocals
Jia Ling - guzheng
Jake Baxendale - alto sax & bass clarinet
Callum Passells - saxophones
Daniel Hayles - piano
Johnny Lawrence - bass
Cory Champion - drums

$40 Admission
$30 CJC Members
$20 Students / Unwaged
(& Working Musicians)

$10 School-Age (with adult)

Presale tickets available from Eventfinda

Cash & EFTPOS door sales
unless sold out prior

Doors: 7.00pm
Performance: 7.30-9.30pm
with intermission


The Arts House Trust: Pah Homestead

Monte Cecelia Park
72 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough, Auckland

Licensed: beer and wine available for purchase.
Ample parking available.


Earlier Event: 13 November
The Julie Mason Five
Later Event: 27 November
George Brajkovich Quintet