Mojave

MOJAVE
A sophisticated yet versatile package, Mojave is a contemporary jazz quartet based in Auckland. Formed in 2000, Mojave features the unique sound of jazz flute within the format of a jazz quartet.

Their music is expertly performed by an ensemble of high calibre, experienced professional musicians, who have the ability to read and adapt to the musical ambience of any event or function. Available as a trio or quartet, the musicians include Trudy Lile – flute/vocals, Kevin Field – piano, David Hodkinson – bass and Jason Orme – drums.

The music explores jazz, Latin, blues, reggae, lounge and other energetic grooves exciting new original material, as well as favourite jazz standards as featured on their new album ‘Well dressed Standards’ released in 2009.

Several publications have reviewed their previous album ‘Ristretto’ favourably including New Zealand Musician Magazine “one of the best albums I’ve heard this year.”

Mojave performs regularly in Auckland at jazz venues and festival performances all around New Zealand are a regular feature. Highlights include a sell out concert at The National Jazz Festival in Tauranga 2007, as well as recent popular performances at Nelson Jazz Festival and Mission Bay Jazz and Blues Festival in 2009.

Ideal: background music for corporate event, wedding service dinner, private party

Flutist/Vocalist: Trudy Lile
Trudy has completed her Masters of Music (M Mus) in Jazz performance and teaches at The New Zealand School of Music, Albany Campus.

She has performed as soloist with the Jazz Divas, the Rodger Fox Big Band, New Zealand Youth Jazz Orchestra and in the Massey University Masters and their Music series. In addition she has recorded in many musical genres; from The Jazz Divas, The Rodger Fox Big Band, Whirimako Black, Andrew Atwill, Ishtar, Black Sand Diva, Dave Gibson, to King Kapisi.

Mojave comes in two manifestations:
Mojave Bossa Nova - Flute, Guitar (or Piano) and Bass is an ideal trio for weddings and functions, where we create a sophisticated atmosphere without becoming too intrusive. Vocals, drums and percussion can be added for a fuller sound.

Mojave Jazz Trio/Quartet - With the sophistication of jazz piano, flute/vocals, bass and drums, the repertoire combines many styles from jazz to salsa to originals with clever arrangements of some old favourites!! The perfect compliment to parties, receptions, functions and festivals. also available as duo

Latin Standards:

Besame mucho
El manisero
Guantanamera
Mambo caliente
Manteca
Mas que nada
Oye como va
Perhaps
St Thomas
Sway (Quien Sera)
Tequila
Tico tico
Antonio Carlos Jobim
A felicidade
Agua de beber
Black Orpheus
Corcovado
Desafinado
Favela
Fotografia
Girl from Ipanema
Grande amour
How insensitive
Look to the sky
Meditation
Mojave
One note samba
So danco samba
Vivo sonhando
Wave

Jazz Standards:

A foggy day
Afro Blue
Autumn leaves
A night in Tunisia
Bebop
Bossa nova blues
Captain Marvel
Caravan
Cheek to cheek
Come rain or come shine
Cry me a river
Dolphin dance
Gee baby ain't I good to you
Get out of town
Green Dolphin Street
Have you met Miss Jones?
I didn't know what time it was
I remember you
I thought about you
It might as well be spring
It's alright with me
Love for sale
Moonlight in Vermont
Night and day
Our love is here to stay
Red Clay
Softly as a morning sunrise
Some other blues
Song for my father
Speak low
Stella by starlight
Summertime
S'wonderful
What is this thing called love?
Windows

Popular Covers:

All my loving (Lennon/McCartney)
Both sides now
Can't take my eyes off you
Feel like makin' love
Fever
Just the two of us
Living in the Past - Jethro Tull
Killing me softly
Michelle (Lennon/McCartney)
Only have eyes for you
Riders on the storm (The Doors)
Sunny
The Look of love
Valdez in the country
Yeah, Yeah

Hi there Kellie
Thank you for your email. We have had excellent feedback about Mojave and are extremely happy with their performance. The band enhanced both the event atmosphere and the crowd satisfaction.
We will definitely keep the band in mind for future NSCC events, were suitable.
Thank you again for you assistance and I look forward to dealing with you in the future.
Kind Regards
Genevieve Ali
new zealand sponsorship*agency

Hi Kellie,
The musicians were good. We enjoyed their music and it complimented the relaxed atmosphere of the evening.
Thanks for your recommendation of them.
Brian Low
HERA Information Centre Manager October 2008

Hi Kellie,
Thanks for the email, sorry for the delay in replying as we have been on our honeymoon!
Mojave Due were fabulous and they just set the scene so perfectly at our reception, making it so special and unique. It was exactly as we could have hoped and it couldn't have been any better. Please pass on our thanks to the band, we would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Regards,
Suzanne Barker

Superb!
Thanks them from the crew please!
Jeanette Tobin

Hi Pete,
Thanks for your email. Yep, the band were great, and it all went over very well.
Kind Regards,
Andrea Wheeler
Terrapinn

Hi Pete
It was a successful event and Mojave performed very well and were well received.
Thanks & regards
Veronica Verdonk Telecom

Hi Pete,
Yes Mojave were fabulous on Saturday night.
The client very much enjoyed the back ground sounds.
Kind regards,
Cristina McLauchlan Dawsons Catering

Hi there
Mojave were more than satisfactory - what a fantastic group with the most amazing sounds. Everything went very smoothly and they made the evening!
Regards
Carolyn
Hewlett Packard Sept 2006

Hi Pete,
Thanks for your email. Mojave did a great job and were perfect for the event, very professional. Trudy was a pleasure to work with too.
Cheers,
Stephanie Pajic
Consultant - Consumer Professional Public Relations (PPR) Sept 2006

Hi Pete
Just got some excellent feedback about these guys yesterday – evidently many people on the day bought their CD I think about 15 or so were sold. So the crowd really enjoyed their music.
Regards
Rebekah

Hi,
Both Sasha and Mojave we wonderful. Sasha really added a nice extra for to the event. Thank all of them for the great performances.
Cheers, Nancy (Feb 2006)

Thanks, Yes we were very pleased with their performance, we asked for background music and they provided just what we needed. .
Thank You Again.
Kim Brett daily Freight

Hi there,
Just wanted you to know that Mojave were just so perfect! So brilliant!
We had a few jazz officianadoes there that night and they also
thought the band was outstanding.
Thanks for making an awesome night...am indebted for some
indelible memories.
We loved it. Full Stop.
Peter Anich

Hi Pete - the day was awesome thanks - it was almost 2 hot because the band were out on the verandah and everybody was running for the shady spots so perhaps weren't as close to the band to get the full benefit. Had lots of positive feedback though so pass on our many many thanks. Speak to you again but not for another wedding!!!!!
Jamie Maxwell (wedding February 2005)

Pete
We were also happy with Mojave who created a nice relaxed tempo. We had our 1st waltz to their music.
We have had several of our guests say how much they like the music.
Regards
Roger Harvey

Hi Pete
I have sent you an email thanking Mojave for their excellent performance. We had many comments during and after the evenings performance, we all thoroughly enjoyed their music and am sure they will have many for requests.
Please pass on our thanks for helping to make the evening such a success.
Regards
Lorraine Tong - (wedding)(December 2004)

Hi Caroline
Just a note to thank you for the organisation of Mojave for Saturday 11 December. They were absolutelyfantastic and made our evening. Please pass on our thanksfor us.
Regards
Lorraine Tong December 2004

Hi Pete
Thank you for email and also for supplying Mojave – it was a great evening and enjoyed by all.
I hope to work with you in 2005 to organize some more entertainment here at the pbc.
Kind regards Kirsten Searle
Events Director Poverty Bay Club (November 2004)

Everything was great thanks Pete, and thanks to Mojave too. Not much dancing but that wasn't their fault, the music was beautiful.
Cheers Mark and Amiria. March 2002

Dear Pete,
Thanks for your thoughts. Mojave were great. The wedding went perfectly. Thanks for your help.
Regards Liz and Lewis
Wedding on Waiheke Island March 2002

Pete - Things went swimmingly (almost literally - it was very wet) and Trudy & co did a huge gig - everybody enjoyed the music, plus, we had truda on after mojave so event was a bang rather than a damp sqib; Once again thank you and with your permission I shall give your contact to people who have been asking about the bands;
Gaz Maroof (wedding Oct 2002)

Pete
Thanks, the Duo were great.
Happy Xmas
Karen Smith (Department of Anaesthesia Auckland Hospital)
Dec 2002 Xmas party

Audience reaction =good
Yes would recommend them
Jenny Steele
Alexandra Park Function Centre (NYE function 2002/3)

Hi Pete, thanks - everything was perfect and we had an amazing day. I didn't get a chance to see Trudy and the band before they left - but thank them on my behalf if you are speaking with them.

Best regards,
Miriam. (Ring) wedding March 2003

A Supurb job - greatly appreciated
Debbie
Yachtfinders-Global (March 2003)

Hi Pete,
MOJAVE were fantastic - professional, polished and extremely friendly. A number of us have made a date to see them perform at the Auckland Domain on 1 February.
Many thanks for your assistance. I shall certainly direct people to your website if they are looking to secure quality acts for events. Final payment will be with you before the end of the week.
Kind regards,
Stephanie (Baldwin Boyle Group Xmas function Dec 2003)

Hello Pete
Thank you to Mojave. They were excellent and made our evening a memorable one

Ashika Akhil (Commarts function May 2004)

Pete,
The band was superb and worked with us extremley well. We would love to have them back again and would not hestitate in calling you for this.
Kind regards
Jo Allen
Marketing Manager
Sylvia Park Mall Aug 2006