Alfred McCoy Tyner (born December 11, 1938) is a jazz pianist from Philadelphia known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet and a long solo career. His neighbours in Philadelphia included musicians Richie and Bud Powell.
Featured composer: McCoy Tyner.
House Band: Ayrton Foote (p), Seth Boy, Mark Lockett (d)
Date and time: Sunday, 26 May 2019, 2-4pm
Venue: The Third Eye, 30 Arthur Street, Te Aro
Koha
Zela Margossian Quintet is an ethno-jazz band based in Sydney, performing original works and arrangements carrying influences from Armenian traditional music. Comprised of talented and multi-cultural musicians from Sydney, Zela Margossian Quintet creates an exotic musical atmosphere that is sure to take you on an emotive and pleasurable journey.
The Zela Margossian Quintet participated in the Beirut International Jazz Festival in Beirut, Lebanon in April 2018. The Quintet has also participated in different festivals in Sydney such as the International Women’s Jazz Festival in 2017 and Sydney Improvised Music Association’s Winter Jazz Festival in June 2018 as a headline band.
Transition, the band’s debut album was released digitally by Art As Catharsis record label in November 2018.
Zela Margossian Quintet
Featuring: Zela Margossian (piano), Stuart Vandegraaff (clarinet, saxophone), Adem Yilmaz (percussion), Elsen Price (double bass), and Alexander Inman-Hislop (drums).
Date: Thur 23 May 2019, 8pm
Venue: The Third Eye, Upstairs at 30 Arthur St. Te Aro
Price: General $20, WJC members and Students with ID $15
Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) Brooklyn, New York. Gershwin dropped out of school and began playing piano professionally at age 15. Within a few years, he was one of the most sought after musicians in America. A composer of jazz, opera and popular songs for stage and screen, many of his works are now standards.
Featured composer: George Gershwin
House Band: Aleister J. Campbell (g), Daniel Yeabsley (b), Mark Lockett (d)
Date and time: Sunday, 19 May 2019, 2-4pm
Venue: The Third Eye, 30 Arthur Street, Te Aro
Koha
Kenny Barron (born June 9, 1943) is an American jazz pianist, who has appeared on hundreds of recordings as leader and sideman and is considered one of the most influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era.
Featured composer: Kenny Barron
House Band: Leonardo Cogonhini (p), Johnny Lawrence (b), Mark Lockett (d)
Date and time: Sunday, 12 May 2019, 2-4pm
Venue: The Third Eye, 30 Arthur Street, Te Aro
Koha
Thursday 9 May – Small Tour Organising
Having organised and played on over 50 tours both international and locally, drummer and WJC artistic director Mark Lockett has extensive first-hand knowledge of the secrets to organising and facilitating a successful tour and avoid potential pitfalls.
In this workshop, we will discuss
– Developing a good product (band)
– Tour concert
– The appropriate way to contact venues
– The long ‘no’
– When and where to tour
– Promotion
Date: Thur 9 May 2019, 6-7pm
Venue: The Third Eye, Upstairs at 30 Arthur St. Te Aro
Price: $5
WJC is pleased to present its second Emerging Artist concert.
Katelin Little and Chris Beernink
For their latest collaboration, Katelin Little and Chris Beernink explore various sonic realms by incorporating electronic synthesizers and effects. Together they will be presenting original compositions and interpretations of pieces from an eclectic range of styles. Joining Chris and Katelin are Aryton Foote and Ben Stewart on keyboards and synthesizers and Lennox Grootjans on Drums.
James Guildford-Smith
James presents a set of original tunes inspired by the recordings of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Woody Shaw and many others, explored through the unique sound of the Trumpet/Bass/Drums trio. Featuring another emerging player Seth Boy on Bass and local heavyweight drummer Hikurangi Schaverian-Kaa.
Date: Thur 9 May 2019, 8pm
Venue: The Third Eye, Upstairs at 30 Arthur St. Te Aro
Price: General $15, WJC members and Students with ID $8
Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and leader of the famous Duke Ellington Jazz Orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death in 1974.
Featured composer: Duke Ellington
House Band: Noel Clayton (g), Paul Dyne (b), Mark Lockett (d)
Date and time: Sunday, 5 May 2019, 2-4pm
Venue: The Third Eye, 30 Arthur Street, Te Aro
Koha
Downbeat Magazine credits Moreno as “One of the most compelling guitarists in jazz today,” while the New York Times describes him as “A versatile and increasingly prominent guitarist,” who is “drawn to mystery and euphony.” The JazzTimes describes Moreno’s sound as “lyrical,” containing “spacious phrasing and luminous tone.”
Featured composer: Mike Moreno
House Band: Luca Sturny (g), Chris Beernink (b), Mark Lockett (d)
Date and time: Sunday, 28 April 2019, 2-4pm
Venue: The Third Eye, 30 Arthur Street, Te Aro
Koha
Sultry, sassy, cheeky-Tamara Kuldin is all that and much more. A jazz seductress with a honey-rich voice that soothes and captivates. ‘ Australianjazz.net
Australian jazz vocalist Tamara Kuldin has been captivating audiences from Melbourne to Europe with her own modern, sultry yet playful twist on a diverse repertoire of reimagined standards, lesser-known vintage gems and originals. Celebrated in Australia for her vocal prowess, charisma and musicality, Tamara has in recent years performed at various festivals and venues in Europe but is particularly thrilled to be performing for the first time in New Zealand, at the Wellington Jazz Co-op.
With a passion and flair for various shades of jazz, blues and multilingual affairs of song, tonight Tamara will revisit songs from her latest album ‘Love, Longing & Lullabies’ which includes exquisite interpretations of much-loved tunes from The Sound of Music, Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael, The Beatles and more. Joining her is an eclectic ensemble of New Zealand’s finest jazz musicians: Mark Donlon (piano), Chris Beernink (Double bass), Callum Allardice (guitar), Frank Talbot (tenor sax) and Lance Philip (drums). Immerse yourself in an evening’s music box of love, longing and lullabies. Don’t miss out.
Tamara Kuldin Septet
Featuring: Tamara Kuldin (v), Mark Donlon (p), Chris Beernink (b), Callum Allardice (g), Frank Talbot (s) and Lance Philip (d).
Date: Thur 25 April 2019, 8pm
Venue: The Third Eye, Upstairs at 30 Arthur St. Te Aro
Price: General $20, WJC members and Students with ID $15