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The wonderful world of Rodger Fox

Everyone can name one teacher who left a lasting imprint but only a few can say that teacher encouraged them to follow their true path. Rodger Fox was one of those, a band leader, trombonist extraordinaire, recording artist and big picture thinker. Broadly described by those who loved him as a 'yes' man, Fox's zest for life rubbed off on many. Earlier this week the 71-year-old musician died, following a short illness, in Palmerston North. Since then, there has been an outpouring of grief for a man who opened doors for all in New Zealand's jazz music community. Rodger Fox founded his Big Band in 1971. In those five decades as band leader, he built a wide network abroad and brought hundreds of New Zealand musicians overseas to perform. Those players would go on to make connections internationally when Fox requested American jazz heavyweights like drummer Steve Gadd, saxophonist Adam Schroeder, trumpet player Jon Papenbrook and guitarist Larry Koonse to play with the big b ....

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Rodger Fox - NZ jazz legend, dies aged 71

Rodger Fox - synonymous with big band jazz in New Zealand - has died aged 71 . The jazz legend founded the Rodger Fox Big Band in 1973 and toured extensively. ....

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SunLive - NZ jazz legend Rodger Fox dies aged 71 - The Bay's News First

SunLive - NZ jazz legend Rodger Fox dies aged 71 - The Bay's News First
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SunLive - Jazz festival to take centre stage in Tauranga
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SunLive - Tauranga jazz fest tickets being snapped up - The Bay's News First
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