 Adrian
Keeling
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from background swing
to pop and rock and roll |
This is a very experienced
entertainer. One who knows how to "work" the crowd to
make for a fun evening of entertainment.
Adrian performs from a huge repertoire including the crooners like
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin. But the great thing about Adrian is
his ability to also perform more modern numbers -more...
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| All
That Jazz |
sophisticated jazz combos, duo, trio,
quartet. with or without vocals |
Pete McGregor Auckland jazz bassist
leads jazz bands from duo to quartet. The bands all play a wide
variety of jazz styles and are ideally suited as sophisticated background
for events. Vocalist can be added if desired. Dance music also can
be performed -more...
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Barry Clewett showband
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jazz
trio or 12 piece show band |
Barry's been writing arrangements for and
conducting big bands for what seems like ages in Auckland.
The Barry Clewett Show Band is a 12 piece medium/big band formed
especially for the Civic Winter Garden Dance Series. It includes
some of Auckland's best known players.- more...
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BMW
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background
jazz and easy listening music |
Swinging, Bright, Light jazz and
easy listening- all instrumental group with unique sound - more...
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Brian
Smith Trio
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solo sax or jazz trio |
Brian Smith
started to make his mark in Auckland New Zealand
in 1958. and apart from a stint in Australia working on the Gold
Coast for 2 years, he established himself as an in demand tenor
player backing local & touring musicians.
He moved to London in 1964, performing at Ronnie Scott's - more...
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Briar
Ross
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jazz vocalist
Waiheke Island
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Briar has a fine voice and is the master
of the sultry ballad
This "torchy" vocalist is usually accompanied
by piano (keyboard) and bass - more....
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Caroline
Lynn
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jazz
vocals |
Caroline and her musicians create a warm,
vibrant atmosphere with a wide selection of songs to change the
mood and style from jazz classics, samba, tango and bossa nova rhythms
from Latin America, popular song from France and Spain, and contemporary
jazz classics.- more...
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Chocolate
Fish
Waiheke
Island |
Jazz trio |
cook up a gorgeous mix of voices,
with flute, guitar, double bass and percussion that reaches back
into the tradition of modern popular music – jazz, rock, blues,
country –swing, folk, samba and bossa...more...
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| Chris
Mason-Battley group |
background
jazz world music to funky dance |
popular Auckland sax player and songwriter
who has enjoyed enormous success particularly with his world music
internet MP3 sales (second most popular jazz artist)
He is available either solo using backing tracks or with his 3 or
5 piece bands - more....
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| Craig
Anthony |
lounge swing singer |
grew up with the sound of legends
such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett filling the
air. It’s no surprise Craig Anthony is a catalyst behind the
burgeoning new supper club lounge scene that’s putting the
swing back into the 21st Century -more..
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| Darktown
Strutters |
strolling
dixie trad band |
As seen on Shortland Street.
The authentic sounds of the Golden Era of Dixieland Jazz.
This hot little trio specialises in entertaining people with popular
Dixieland jazz standards (1920s, 1930s, 1940s) played on period
instruments.- more...
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| Face
It |
modern funky rhythms
with jazz sax wailing over top |
Led by Auckland Bassist Pete McGregor Face
It describe their music as "in your face background music"!
Big fat electronic keyboard with funky bass and drums form a basis
for virtuoso saxophonist to solo over. - more...
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| Graeme
Webb Trio |
Jazz
Guitarist |
a
founder member/arranger of the well-known group Fondue Set featuring
Caitlin Smith.
Graeme decided to leave the
comfort of that group and start his own trio performing a mixture
of standards and originals each with his unique arrangements.
- more...
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| Grand
Central band |
jazz
funk groove band |
The best way to describe the music of the
Grand Central Band is to use the words of listeners and fans:“..Groove,
Jamie Cullum, Soul, Jamiroquai, Jazz, Robin Thicke, Smooth, Maroon5,
Harry Connick Jnr, Funk, Michael Buble, Broken Beat .more...
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| Grant
Winterburn |
Solo Piano or Jazz trio |
Grant Winterburn has emerged as
one of NZ's leading keyboard players and is igniting a new generation
of listeners with his blistering piano/organ performance. He represents
a time warp in jazz splendour, recreating the verve and passion
of the heyday of jazz showmanship. - more...
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| Hip
Flask |
high energy
funky jazz blues instrumental |
Imagine
the sounds of a great hammond organ , crisp drums and, souring
over the top, one of New Zealand's and indeed Australasia's top
saxophone players. This is Hip Flask.Featuring
Roger Manins saxophone- more....
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| Into
Blue |
guitar and
bass background duo |
a delightful combination of acoustic guitar
combined with double bass with some discreet backing by sequenced
percussion. The occasional vocal thrown in.
Top quality musicianship - more...
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| Jazza
Latina |
Latin Jazz background music |
A striking fresh instrumental
combination of flute, keyboards, double bass and drums performing
Latin American and jazz standards with verve and style. Outstanding
performances always from these top full time professional musicians.
Sax will sometimes intersperse with flute for variety
of sound. - more...
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Jazz Vibes n Yachts
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Jazz
duo / trio featuring vibraphone |
a smooth sounding warm and genuine
Jazz experience featuring the unique sound and appearance of the
Vibraphone accompanied by the beautiful acoustic bass.
J.V.Y. can also be a bright wee trio with the addition of drum set
or Saxophone or guitar more...
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| The
Jazz Santas |
strolling
dixie jazz music with christmas theme |
great choice for your Shopping
centre, Christmas function or old folks home; classy, dynamic,
fun Christmas music that people of all ages will enjoy. All the
Christmas favourites done in a Dixieland Jazz - more...
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| The
Jazzin' Jingle Bells |
specialist christmas themed
jazz band |
The Jazzin' Jingle Bells can perform in
Xmas style for 2 x 45minute sets. However this is being expanded
and can be augmented by jazz standards if required for longer performances.
the band is made up of very experienced performers. - more....
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Jessie Bradshaw |
Jazz Vocalist |
Nominated by the Variety Artists club for
"Rising Star" Jessie performs both Jazz standards and some lesser
known jazz tunes carefully selected to display her strong singing
voice.
Jessie is rare in New Zealand in that in addition to singing, she
is an entertainer. Her boisterous good humour is infectious. - more....
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| Julie
Mason Trio |
jazz
vocalist / pianist /educator |
jazz vocalist and pianist Julie Mason is
a very high profile artist who has performed extensively through
New Zealand, appearing at all the major arts and jazz festivals
along with her band of this country’s foremost jazz musicians.
She has appeared at several major Australian jazz - more....
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| June
Hayes |
jazz swing vocalist |
June Hayes is a charming lady and
just loves to sing! Be it Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McCrae,or Diana
Krall, June loves to sing you their songs to the arrangements of
her husband Barry Clewett. This band is ideal for small restaurant
or intimate event where smooth background - more...
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| Karen
Hunter |
jazz
standards and pop covers |
Vocalist and guitarist Karen Hunter is a
famliar name in the New Zealand original music scene. Reknown as
a 'funky acoustic singer/songwriter' and as a regular player at
Auckland venues Java Jive and Temple bar in the 1990's, Karen has
toured several critically acclaimed albums nationally and has also
performed at international festivals such as Melbourne's - more...
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| Lewis
McCallum and Thrive |
fusing modern beats, grooves
and electronics plus jazz sax |
one of Aucklands most versatile and exciting
saxophonists.
Lewis features his own original compositions with his band "Thrive",
fusing modern beats, grooves and electronics with the improvising
and creative
nature of jazz. " - more....
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| Mike
Murane |
swinging singer with trio
or quartet |
Mike has been featured regularly
at the Tauranga Jazz Festival, the Christchurch Jazz Festival, the
Auckland Jazz and Blues club and many gigs in and around Auckland.
Mike sings and swings with obvious enthusiasm and talent. His style
is very much that of the popular Michael Buble, with modern feel
arrangements of old standards - more...
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| Mike
Nisbet Trio |
strolling
dixie trad band |
Strolling Dixie bands are always popular
with young and old alike. It is fun bubbly music. This band is one
of the best around with banjo, double bass and leader Mike Nisbet
on Clarinet.
Requiring no power and very little space this band can - more....
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| Mike
Walker Trio |
jazz
pianist - solo, duo, trio
plus the Montmartre quartet |
a New Zealand
jazz icon. Mike packed the crowds into the Montmarte years ago with
his Jazz Trio, and is still one of our most exciting piano players.
He also has spent years as a session musician and played with
such well known N.Z. bands as - more....
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| Mojave
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Latin or Jazz background
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Mojave introduces a creative
and fresh approach to jazz. Repertoire covers a broad range of styles,
from Jazz to Brazilian Bossa Nova, the percussive excitement of
Salsa combined with tasty arrangements of favourite jazz and lounge
standards, as well as fresh new original music. -
more...
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| National
Dixie |
traditional New Orleans
style band |
describe themselves as the best little
Dixie band outside of the Confederation US of A.
As a regular traveler overseas including New Orleans I would say
that no Dixie band I have seen there compares with this very polished,
professional, and very authentic group. They perform very tight
well rehearsed arrangements of Dixie standards - more....
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| Pete
McGregor |
jazz band
for background, concert, even for dance -
latin funky cool smooth |
Auckland jazz bassist leads jazz bands
sized from duo to quintet. The bands all play a wide variety of
jazz styles and are ideally suited as sophisticated background for
events and private parties
Pete's
combos take several forms depending on venue and client requirement
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| Phil
Broadhurst Trio or Quartet |
Jazz
pianist - Jazz Trio
- educator |
one of New Zealand's best known Jazz Musicians.
For many he is the voice of New Zealand jazz through his jazz program
"The Art of Jazz"on Concert FM. Phil was recently awarded
a Queens Birthday honour for his services to Jazz. A graduate of
the Berkley - more....
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| Preservation
Dixie |
New
Orleans style strolling dixie band |
This
Strolling Dixie band is fun music for Weddings, Picnics and Birthday
Parties.
Named after the famous Preservation Hall in New Orleans, this band
includes banjo, clarinet & bass. Everyone loves Dixie
Music - its heaps of fun and the band fits in almost anywhere
- more....
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| Rodger
Fox Big Band |
big band jazz |
In 2004 The Rodger Fox Big Band celebrated
30 years of performing and promoting New Zealand jazz. The big
band has performed in concert with some of the biggest names in
the business, from the jazz and entertainment world, including
Michael Brecker, Steve Smith, Louie Bellson, Bill Reichenbach,
Chuck Findley, Randy Crawford, Bobby Shew, Lanny - more....
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| Rodger
Fox Jazz combo |
4 or 5 piece jazz combo |
New
Zealand’s foremost Jazz Trombonist, Big Band Leader, Jazz
Educator, Arranger and Producer.
- more....
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| ROUNDhouse
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jazz quartet |
ROUNDhouse began with friends
getting together to play the jazz we never had much chance to
play in other groups. The experiment was successful enough that
we decided to turn it into a working band. The band playlist includes
classics by Miles Davis (All Blues, Freddie Freeloader), Herbie
Hancock - more....
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| Samsom
Nacey Haines |
jazz trio |
An intimate guitar/bass/drum jazz
trio featuring three of the country's premiere jazz artists. Playing
material ranging from arranged standards & upbeat Latin tunes
to lounge style background jazz – this stylish trio is perfect
for any event: -more....
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Society Jazzmen
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jazz show band |
formed in 1969 and have been entertaining
people of all ages ever since.
They have made many TV appearances, radio broadcasts, and have travelled
New Zealand and the Pacific playing their own style of music which
can probably best be described as "British American Dixieland".
- more....
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| ZeJazz
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20's 30's
40's hot jazz standards |
Ze Jazz perform hot jazz standards of the
20s, 30s & 40s (also Tangos, French music and an eclectic mixture
of well known tunes and songs from Beatles to Celtic.)
Uptempo and swingin' renditions of well know jazz standards. Great
for weddings, restaurants, anniversaries, garden & house parties,
corporate promos and events. - more....
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