Jazz

Caroline Lynn and World Edge   (www.amplifier.co.nz/artist/16847/caroline_lynn_and_world_edge.html)  

Caroline Lynn and World Edge offer a fresh sound that weaves stands of old and new into an enriched contemporary form.

ASB Jazzfest   (www.asbjazzfest.co.nz)  

A festival of jazz music in Queenstown, featuring ten days of live music entertainment, showcasing jazz styles from New Zealand and around the world.

Jazzbird   (www.jazzbird.co.nz)  

Wendy McPhee is a professional entertainer with a long history in singing popular and jazz music.

Nelson Jazz Festival   (www.nelsonjazzfest.co.nz)  

A popular and well-supported annual jazz music festival in Nelson, giving visitors loads of sunshine and world class musicians, all absolutely free of charge.

RiffRaff4   (www.riffraff4.cjb.net)  

A jazz quartet in Christchurch, ready to play at your event. RiffRaff4 play a variety of styles within the jazz idiom, and we also have a vocalist available if required.

Waiheke Jazz Festival   (www.waihekejazz.co.nz)  

An annual jazz music festival on Waiheke Island.

Jazzband.net.nz   (www.jazzband.net.nz)  

Jazz bands for all occasions in Auckland, whether you are looking for smooth background jazz, funky grooves or anything in between. The right jazz band will enhance your function, wedding, party or corporate event.

Delgirl   (www.delgirl.co.nz)  

A three piece acoustic group playing a mix of folk, country, jazz and blues music with a Pacific flavour. Double bass, guitar, percussion, trumpet and ukulele all get a look in, accompanied by the three sweet voices of Deirdre, Erin and Lynn.

Lynn Walters Entertainment   (www.lynnwalters.co.nz)  

Entertainer and singer in the jazz, blues and country style. Also offering vocal tuition.

Nairobi Trio   (www.nairobitrio.co.nz)  

A trio jazz band that travel the world for jazz festivals.

SoulSaxPlus   (www.soulsaxplus.co.nz)  

Original New Zealand music, available live and on CD. SoulSaxPlus specialise in soul, latin, blues, reggae and jazz music entertainment for festivals and fairs, restaurants, cafes and wine bars, corporate functions, weddings and parties.

Chris Mason-Battley Group   (www.chrismb.co.nz)  

A New Zealand jazz band presenting styles from Coltrane through to funk, as well as emotive original tunes.

Twinset   (www.twinset.co.nz)  

A Wellington based groovy organ trio. Twinset plays a style of music which originated in America in the 1960s and was pioneered by legendary Hammond organists like Jimmy Smith and Big John Patton. The sound is characterised by a pulsing organ bass, rich textural chords and a driving rhythm and blues style beat.

Freewheelin'   (www.freewheelin.co.nz)  

Influenced by all genres of jazz, Latin and blues, Freewheelin' endeavour to bring their own flavour to every piece of music they play. They perform monthly at the Victorian Rose and at the Boathouse, and are also available for weddings, functions and events.

Gahu   (www.gahu.co.nz)  

Rhythm and jazz band from Aotearoa. Original compositions with jazz and African influences.

Night Train   (www.nighttrain.co.nz)  

A professional Wellington based band, specialising in jazz music, funk and Latin. This hip young band is made up of talented and innovative emerging musicians and plays a mixture of jazz standards and original tunes at a wide variety of venues.

Soul-Key Sax   (www.soul-key.co.nz)  

Available to perform at all types of functions. People interested in Saxophone and solo performers, also people interested in corporate functions.

Kevin Clark   (www.kevinclark.co.nz)  

The Web site of the Kevin Clark Group, the winner of NZ Music Award TUI for Best Jazz Album 2005 and 2003.

CL-Bob   (www.clbob.co.nz)  

Providing news, reviews, information and samples from leading Wellington jazz sextet.

Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival   (www.jazz-blues.co.nz)  

The Bay of Islands will come alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues, as musicians gather from all over New Zealand and beyond for the 16th annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.

Juzt Jazz   (www.juztjazz.co.nz)  

A Wellington jazz band that swings and grooves on the local music scene, playing with a variety of influences ranging from electro and groove to funk and classical. Juzt Jazz are available to play at parties, corporate functions, wedding receptions and other events.

The New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival   (www.jazzfestivalnz.com)  

The largest combined jazz & blues festival in New Zealand, The New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival takes place annually in Christchurch.

Briar Ross   (www.briarross.com)  

New Zealand jazz vocalist, Briar Ross, sings her own composition 'Just Do it', plus many Billie Holiday jazz standards.

Brian Smith, Saxophonist   (www.briansmith.net.nz)  

Brian Smith plays tenor and alto saxophone, as well as concert, alto and bass flute, and clarinet. Based in Whangaparaoa, Brian and his jazz group are available for jazz festivals worldwide, private functions, weddings, cocktail parties and other occasions. Brian Smith and Friends have just released an album through Ode Records, entitled 'Taupo'.

Yellow Eye   (www.yelloweye.co.nz)  

Independent record label that currently has a dozen titles in its catalogue with a leaning towards jazz and pop rock material.