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Jazz and Blues Streetfest 2008 ARTISTS

Alzarae

Brilleaux

Chris Mason-Battley Jazz

Chris Melville Jazz

 

 

Edwina Thorne Quintet

Frank Gibson Jazz

Grammaphones

Katy Soljak

 

 

 

Maria O’Flaverty & the Ben Fernandez Quartet

Mike Garner

Mitch Golner and Blues

 Noel Binns Swing Band

 

 

Pugsley Buzzard

Recliner Rockers

Shaken Not Stirred Jazz Band

The Soul Disciples

 

 

 

The Swing Cats

Tuesdays at Morries

Wild Reeds Combo

Zamba Flam

 



Brilleaux

Brilleaux: Groovy Brilleaux - New Zealand's premiere, kick-ass rhythm and Blues band. With lead/rhythm/bass guitars, drums, harmonica and vocals.

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Chris Mason-Battley Jazz

Chris Mason-Battley Jazz: Led by Chris Mason-Battley on saxophone and combining the classic acoustic sound of jazz with contemporary music technology,  providing top quality entertainment.

 

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Edwina Thorne Quintet

Edwina Thorne Quintet: Specialising in the music and the styles of Chet Baker, Miles Davis and Peggy Lee as well as Latin favourites. Trumpet virtuoso and vocalist, Edwina is accompanied by an experienced line up.

 

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Frank Gibson Jazz

Frank Gibson Jazz: “Gibson is the kind of drummer most musicians are only destined to wish for in this life.  He has an acute sense of dynamics and chooses approaches that are often unexpected but never in the way.” Jazz Forum.

 

 

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Katy Soljak

Katy Soljak Blues Band: A band with a smoky blend of coffeehouse blues/folk/jazz/ poetry/truth. Worldly songs that strike a familiar cord with Bohemians old and new. 

 

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Maria O’Flaverty & the Ben Fernandez Quartet

 

Maria O’Flaverty & the Ben Fernandez Quartet: A unique refreshing style, that is vibrant and energetic. Smooth jazz standards and arrangements of Samba, Bossa Nova, Funk, Blues, Swing and Contemporary Jazz.

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The Swing Cats

The Swing Cats: A twelve-piece sound spectacle, guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance. All the popular favourite hits and loads of great old tunes as well.

 

 

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Mitch Golner and Blues Toulouse

Mitch Golner and Blues Toulouse: Golner and Blues Toulouse still wowing audiences with rhythmic ballads, blues, rock and jazz. Vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, drummer and producer, Golner brings global know-how to a wide range of music.

 


Alzarae

Alzarae: The English translation of Alzarae means to raise or to lift up. Exactly what these four guys do to your spirits with their renditions of well-known classics.

 

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Mike Garner

Mike Garner: Mike Garner is heavily involved in the New Zealand blues scene and gigs extensively throughout New Zealand.

 

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Noel Binns Swing Band

Noel Binns Swing Band: This band is quickly becoming one of Auckland’s leading groups. Their repertoire includes all your big band swing and other favourites.

 

 

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Pugsley Buzzard

Pugsley Buzzard: Piano playing and gravel-voiced Australian singer drawing from a rich vein of music, including Harlem Stride, New Orleans Funk, Jazz, Barrelhouse Blues and Modern Improvisations. His exciting performances are delivered with a touch of vaudeville.

 

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Recliner Rockers

Recliner Rockers: A high octane, up-tempo blues band that throws caution to the wind. Kick off your shoes, let your hair down and try and keep your clothes on. You'll swing, you'll grind, you’ll lose your mind.

 

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Shaken Not Stirred Jazz Band

Shaken Not Stirred Jazz Band: Featuring vocals, saxophone, piano, bass and drums, and covering jazz in all its shapes, sizes, colours and flavours. A new and not-to-be-missed band full of intensity, audacity, personality, attitude, good will - and fun.

 

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The Soul Disciples

 

The Soul Disciples: Newly formed, the Disciples offer a range of music from jazz to R&B and pop. Talented vocalists and performers who have appeared in Australia and throughout New Zealand.

 

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Tuesdays at Morries Tuesdays at Morries: This trio loves to play the blues and strives to get everyone up dancing. Originally hailing from Palmerston North (but don’t hold that against them) with guitar, base, drums and vocals.

 

 

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Wild Reeds Combo

 

Wild Reeds Combo: “Fun, exciting and new, with an energy and passion that comes from few.” Five piece band playing Dixie, jazz, rock & swing, Latin, blues, soul and fusion jazz.

 

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Zamba Flam

Zamba Flam: A five piece Latin band delighting audiences throughout the country with guitar, horns, bass, percussion and drums.The capacity crowd really enjoyed the good time grooves – they were good, really good.” Nelson Evening Mail

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Grammaphones

 

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Chris Melville Jazz

Chris Melville Jazz: The Grand Central Band   'Get Your Groove On!'  Discover why this band is in demand from Vanuatu to Hong Kong, Waiheke to Queenstown.

 

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