Day Two of the JazzFest begins with a masterclass from our headline act David Friesen. This will a truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the world best bassists!
During the afternoon, listen to the decadent sounds of Jazz in the open air at the Earnslaw Park Arts & Crafts Market down by the lakefront..and by night our musicians will be performing at featured venues all across town as part of our free Gig Programme.
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Celebrated jazz musician and educator David Friesen will be leading a Masterclass for all lovers of music - both players and listeners. The clinic will include a discussion on the art of listening,...
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Auckland’s exciting new musical act performing a variety of genres ranging from original works in Te Reo to jazz, pop and folk
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Adams & Gavin – A special pairing renowned for their virtuosity and musicianship Tin Flowers - A jazz groove collective from Wanaka, creating music that is lively, soulful, and quirky http...
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A guitar virtuoso with a unique voice and style of his own playing straight from the soul
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An explosive and entertaining mix of grooves that include Afro-Cuban, swing and fusion
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Direct from Brisbane, burning blues standards, swing and R&B at their absolute best!
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Amiria Grenell - Highly regarded singer-songwriter with a broad range of styles from folk to reggae, blues to country Radius – Two talented multi-instrumentalists performing an entertaining blend...
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Dunedin based vocal piano duo playing sultry swing and songs from the golden jazz age
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Navigating the interconnections between classical and jazz idioms
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An authentic one man band performing 'good time music with old time style'
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Join Les Richardson Jazz Quartet (veteran jazz band) plus Andrea Cruickshank-Pearson (award-winning vocalist) on the TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship as she sails across Lake Wakatipu. The live qua...
more >Bring your boogie woogie, it's party time. Hosted by celebrity Chef Simon Gault and award-winning Gibbston Valley Chief Winemaker Christopher Keys, the Gibbston Valley Wine and Jazz Gala Dinner wil...
more >Hollie Smith is one of New Zealand's most predominant & celebrated musicians having released albums that have achieved multi-platinum & gold status. She has performed all over the world inc...
more >A special pairing renowned for their virtuosity and musicianship
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Auckland’s exciting new musical act performing a variety of genres ranging from original works in Te Reo to jazz, pop and folk
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Dunedin’s high energy five piece band playing a gritty blend of electric blues
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Direct from Brisbane, burning blues standards, swing and R&B at their absolute best!
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Two talented multi-instrumentalists performing an entertaining blend of cross cultural streams from Europe, American folk and blues
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A guitar virtuoso with a unique voice and style of his own playing straight from the soul
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An exciting, hard edged band performing explosive original compositions
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This dynamic and versatile Dunedin based trio will perform their spontaneous and boundryless approaches to playing Jazz and Fusion standards.
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