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 Queen City Big Band, Talbot has toured his music around the country and released his album 'Mundane Life Updates' through Rattle Records.   Joining forces … Continue reading "Frank Talbot and his Franktastic Four"

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 Hendelby is here! With his band of merry misfits in tow.   There’s no swing, rag, or good-old-back-home-just-like-mama-used-to-make blues that he can’t handle. His selection … Continue reading "Sergeant Bertie’s Lonely Jazz Club Band"

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.   A Classic West Coast album from a titan of the baritone saxophone. Recreated in exacting detail and skill with an added personal touch by … Continue reading "Luka van Rensburg – Gerry Mulligan’s Night Lights"