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Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Patrick Bartley Jr. visits Aotearoa for the first time, for a special CJC event at The Tuning Fork, Sunday 23 August!
Known for his virtuosic command of the instrument, and deep knowledge of old and new styles, as a performer Bartley has shared the stage with notable musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Christian McBride. His appearance on pianist Emmet Cohen’s Youtube series “Live at Emmet’s Place” went viral, garnering 3.6 million views from a blistering solo on “After You’ve Gone”. Don’t miss this modern master of the old and new.
$75/$55 TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
Wahine in Jazz present two band-leaders making their CJC debut: bassist Imogen Pearce, and vocalist Ella Jean.
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
The Miro Holland Group brings their sound from Pōneke, for their CJC debut! Trumpeter/composer Miro Holland is joined by Theo Thompson, Evie Patterson, Ateo Buhne, and Tāmaki Makaurau locals Iggy Nama Ruci and Michael Nash.
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
A new ensemble of musicians who’ve played together a lot, just not at once. Bringing together Ben & Lance McNicoll, Mostyn Cole, and Steve Cournane, to present new and old tunes.
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Patrick Bartley Jr. visits Aotearoa for the first time, for a special CJC event at The Tuning Fork, Sunday 23 August!
Known for his virtuosic command of the instrument, and deep knowledge of old and new styles, as a performer Bartley has shared the stage with notable musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Christian McBride. His appearance on pianist Emmet Cohen’s Youtube series “Live at Emmet’s Place” went viral, garnering 3.6 million views from a blistering solo on “After You’ve Gone”. Don’t miss this modern master of the old and new.
$75/$55 TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
Acclaimed tenor & soprano saxophonist & composer Bernard van Rossum visits Aotearoa for the first time, with Kevin Field, Tom Dennison & Ron Samsom.
$40/$30 BUY TICKETS
ARIA-nominated ALLY unites some of Australia’s leading jazz, Afro-Latin and world music artists moving between traditional Afro-Peruvian festejo and landó, Cuban son and rumba, Andalusian tangos and bulerías and contemporary jazz inspired original compositions. Featuring saxophonist Gai Bryant, legendary trombonist James Greening, pianist Ed Goyer, Peruvian percussion master Giorgio Rojas and bassist Dave Quinn.
$50/$40 BUY TICKETS (+limited earlybird)
Guitarist Dr Quentin Angus brings a genre-defying international jazz & hip-hop collaboration, featuring NZ MC Mazbou Q (The Rap Scientist) with Zoe Sparks, Kenneth Salters (USA) and Moto Fukushima (Japan), performing their new album “Time Cycles”.
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Visionary poet, musician and cultural icon Saul Williams joins forces with acclaimed percussionist, producer and sonic curator Carlos Niño for their first-ever Aotearoa performance Tuesday 9 June, in Auckland, and we have a double pass to give away thanks to our friends at the Tuning Fork, and a discount code for you!
We’re thrilled to be relaunching at Nectar, above the Kingslander, with a stunning programme from 25 March, featuring Michel Benebig, Junglefowl, Jake Baxendale’s Waypeople, a simultaneous 3 trio project from Callum Passels, New York guitarist Rory Stuart, and a new trio from Jonathan Crayford!
We’re thrilled to be able to announce that CJC has been awarded funding by Creative New Zealand to assist with our 2026 and 2027 seasons.
Photos & Videos by Ben McNicoll
