Events

Freddy Limbert and Hurricane Shayn Wills, with special guest Rick Cranson.   These two musicians first played for Capital Blues over 20 years ago! They are still touring, and selling … Continue reading "The Hurricane Blues"

One-man skiffle band with songs inspired by the sounds of the Blues, Early Jazz, Western Swing, Ragtime, and more.   Captivating storytelling intertwines effortlessly with heart-stopping harmonica. Multiple guitar styles … Continue reading "Li’l Chuck – The One-Man Skiffle Machine"

Turn up the volume and lock into the groove. As part of the 2026 Wellington Jazz Festival, Capital Blues is bringing you a night of pure, unadulterated musical fire with … Continue reading "The Crayford-Granville-Jensen Trio"

Luka loves to recreate classic jazz sax albums. Last year he led a quintet performing Coltrane’s Blue Train. This year for Wellington Jazz Festival it is Gerry Mulligan’s Night Lights. … Continue reading "Luka van Rensburg – Gerry Mulligan’s Night Lights"

Sgt. Bertie’s Lonely Jazz Club Jazz Band Presents: The Loneliest Jazz Band in all the Land! (featuring special jazz guests).   Have no fear! Decorated swing veteran Sgt. Bertrum Bertholomew … Continue reading "Sergeant Bertie’s Lonely Jazz Club Band"

Saxophonist Frank Talbot presents high-energy, exciting jazz featuring a band of virtuosos.   A former member of the Rodger Fox Big Band, RNZAF Band and current section leader of the … Continue reading "Frank Talbot and his Franktastic Four"