For information or a registration form please contact the Festival Director, Liam Ryan at
Registrations close 30 June 2013.
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Jennine Bailey |
This concert gives Jennine Bailey the opportunity to salute Ella’s impact on her own style and interpretation of classic jazz songs. Jennine is one of New Zealand's top jazz singers and her sultry smooth voice and witty repartee always makes her a favourite with audiences.
Jennine will be backed by Christchurch jazz luminaries Tom Rainey-piano, Gwyn Reynolds-sax, Mike Story-double bass, Dan Kennedy-drums. |
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BT Groove |
BT Groove was formed to recreate that acid jazz feel and fuse great jazz and pop standards into rhythmic Hammond organ based styles. Added to this energetic combo is a new and dynamic vocalist, Dana Sanerivi, whose vocal range, harmonic capacity and sense of rhythm is perfectly matched to this Hammond based combo. |
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MINT |
MINT is a collection of Nelson musicians including tutors from the NMIT Contemporary Music programme. They play an exciting mix of jazz fusion originals and standards. |
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One Vibe |
One Vibe lead by frontman Ras Judah play a collection of African, Pacific and Jamaican grooves in true World music jazz style. |
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Ralph Bennett-Eades |
"Ralph Blues" powerful vocals, driving rhythms, slide guitar and Blues harp celebrate the raw and primitive Blues of the Mississippi Delta, Birth place of the Blues. |
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King Tubbs |
Christchurch band King Tubbs lead by uber guitarist Harry Harrison oozes feel and soul. Their unique combination of virtuosity and electric energy captivates and rocks the dance floor.
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Nelson Jazz Club Big Band |
The Nelson Jazz Club Big Band is styled after the great bands of the Forties and Fifties –Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
The Nelson Jazz Club Big Band has been in existence for more than twenty years, and has played at every Nelson Jazz Festival since its inception. |
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Miho Wada |
Auckland based Miho Wada has performed with Nigel Kennedy, Jarvis Cocker, members of the Buena Vista Social Club and has toured the world for WOMAD with Ska Cubano. She plays flute and sax and with her talented band of Auckland based international players will keep you entertained.
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Jasper |
Nelson's own Trudi Wilson with her four piece band Jasper play smooth grooves. Trudi's sultry vocal smoothness suppported by her band of experienced musicians creates an intimate soulful sound that will leave you spellbound. |
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Hot Club Sandwich |
Festival favourites who bring their combination of Hot Club toe-tapping rhythm, tight three part vocal harmonies and quirky lyrics. Hot Club Sandwich play whimsical songs about rugby, coffee, IPods, weddings, and household appliances delivered in a manic style that suggests Django Reinhardt may have once met Lonnie Donnegan. |
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Oval Office |
Shake a smattering of old school funk, add some soul with a dash of blues and rock and you get Oval Office. These stellar Christchurch musicians are known for their tight, high energy shows delivering hard hitting grooves, explosive horn lines and enticing soulful vocals.
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Darren Watson
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No-one plays the blues like Darren Watson. Over the better part of three decades he has developed a style that, while touching on all of the greats who inspired him, is personal, powerful and identifiably his own. |
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Jon Hooker and Billy Vallance |
Cantabrian blues duo Jon Hooker (finger style blues guitarist) and Billy Vallance (harmonica) met in 1995 at the Whitecliffs Festival and have been wowing audiences ever since. |
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Robbie Giddens
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Blues guitarist and singer Robbie Giddens made his name playing in Canterbury in the Back Roads Blues Band and the Giddy Robbins Trio. He now lives in Nelson. His unique take on contemporary blues is influenced by country music and traditional acoustic blues as well as Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan. |
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Charlotte Jane and JazzLab (AUS)
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Fresh, creative and deeply funky, JazzLab features CHCH born-Aussie based vocalist and jazz violinist Charlotte Jane, with husband and co-writer Shami on guitar, multi-talented musician extraordinaire Gerard Masters on keys and a stellar rhythm section who play a dazzling array of jazz and soul grooves. |
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Adams & Gavin
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Adams & Gavin have presented their magic in concert halls and to festival audiences at home, Australia, the US and in Europe.Violinist Richard Adams has played for many years in the popular Nairobi Trio. Guitar virtuoso Nigel Gavin has played with Nairobi Trio and The Jews Brothers and together they create something truly unique. |
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Catherine Wells Quartet (CHCH)
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The Catherine Wells Quartet is a Christchurch jazz ensemble with a passion for discovering new and interesting musical ideas. Pianist Catherine Wells and Guitarist
Bazi Baker have been working together since 2010, and are joined by Chris Wethey on Bass and Michael Thompson on Drums. |
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Oakley Grenell |
Oakley Grenell is an accomplished guitarist, producer, and seasoned performer who has made a name for himself playing in the UK and Australia. He will perform a selection of original pieces with his trio and special guests.
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Gerard Masters |
Gerard Masters is a Sydney based keyboardist with a wealth of musical experience.
Gerard made his mark on the Indie jazz scene in 2009 with his successful EP Spin which received both airplay and acclaim. |
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The Boogie Train
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The Boogie Train will blow you away with their intelligent approach to the Blues. Marcus Roebuck with a great rhythm section play authentic hard driving blues guaranteed to get your body moving.
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Atma Collective
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Blending funk, soul, dub, blues, house, D'n'B, rock and Pachanga styles with a touch of psychedelia, the enormous sound and energy of Atma Collective never fails to move the dancefloor. With some special guests on the cards, this jazz festival show is not to be missed.
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Out on Bail |
Out On Bail is the resident band for The Honest Lawyer Country Hotel where they have created a dedicated following. Great players with energy and musical flair, hang on for the ride!
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Red Hot & Dixie |
The spirit of Louis Armstrong and Billy Bolden lives on in this classic Christchurch Dixie band. Playing music from New Orleans to Nashville - music to make you jump and jive and put a smile on your face! Neill Pickard-Banjo/Guitar, Bert Parrant-Bass/Guitar, Allan Hawes-Clarinet/Sax/Flute, Mike Fairhurst-Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Jerome Raateland-Drums, Tony Lewis-Trombone.
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Katrina Kallil & the Heartbeats
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Stellar stage performer and comedian Katrina Kallil serves up a passionate mix
of Rhythm, Blues
and Jazz with flair and energy. Katrina's style of powerful vocals, charisma, comedic wit and energetic Jazz and Blues arrangements ensures her audience enjoys a special performance. |
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