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P-LAB: Jasmine Lovell-Smith - Composition And Improvisation, Pyramid Club, Wellington Wed, 24 November - Gigs and events at Undertheradar.co.nz.

The Jac: A Gathering/Walking Spirits Double Album Release, Fairfield House, Nelson Fri, 03 September - Gigs and events at Undertheradar.co.nz.

Luck seems to have been following her around – though being adaptable helps. While her fellow music students at the New Zealand School of Music last year were hamstrung from collaborating in ensemble work due to Covid-19 restrictions, Williamson was able to continue completing a Masters in Jazz Composition from her Brooklyn flat. Having finished her Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Jazz Performance in 2018 she could commiserate with the cohort that had to Zoom it in. “Obviously jazz is a per...

“I’m retiring from DU and relocating mid-July and I’d love to say goodbye and play IN PUBLIC with 50 of my closest friends. So Dazzle is helping me out by hosting a jam session.”There will be a “house” trio, but if you’d like to sit in please visit this link and sign-up for a couple of the tunes listed.” —Lynn Baker This performance, live on the Dazzle stage, will also be live streamed. Lynn Baker is an active saxophone performer and clinician, performing with his own Lynn Bak...

The Jac: Walking Spirits - Album Release, City Gallery, Wellington Sun, 13 June - Gigs and events at Undertheradar.co.nz.

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend properly, and join Nocturne for an ultimate date night featuring a delicious three course menu and a special show featuring the Tom and Louisa Amend Quartet as they honor this romantic holiday with time honored jazz classics. Reserved table seating for this special night includes a 75 minute set of live music as well as a decadent three course dinner. The culinary team will offer a number of options to choose from on each course and as always Nocturne is happy to...

EVESHAM >> Cherokee High School music teacher Earl Phillips has been recognized as the 2020 New Jersey Jazz Educator of the Year. Phillips directs the Cherokee Jazz Ensemble, Music Theory, and Music Technology departments and is an adjunct faculty member of Rowan University. This prestigious award is given out each year to one deserving New Jersey jazz educator who has demonstrated the highest standards of teaching excellence and dedication to the jazz education community. Phillips has been com...