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19 - 23 October 2022

All Events International Aotearoa Meow Rogue & Vagabond Opera House Headliner El Culo Del Mundo Venues
Wed 19 Oct Thu 20 Oct Fri 21 Oct Sat 22 Oct Sun 23 Oct
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JAZZ ON BROADWAY

Wednesday 19 October, 7:30pm ・ $25–$38・Circa Theatre

The Retro Pack pay tribute to Broadway’s brightest jazz lights

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HASHIGO LATE SESSIONS

Wednesday 19 October, 11pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

Daniel Yeabsley hosts the late night session

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LOCKIE AND TRAVERS

Wednesday 19 October, 5:30pm ・ $10・Whistling Sisters

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ELIZABETH HOCKING TRIO

Wednesday 19 October, 6pm ・ Free・The Welsh Dragon

Original jazz tunes and arrangements inspired by Welsh folk traditions

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JUICY JAMS FEATURING KIRSTEN TE RITO

Wednesday 19 October, 6pm ・ $16.5・Lovebite

Fusing elements of jazz, electro and soul

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NICOLE MCCABE QUARTET

Wednesday 19 October, 10pm ・ $5・Havana Bar

Original music by Nicole McCabe

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NRJ TRIO

Wednesday 19 October, 7pm ・ Free・Thistle Inn

NRJ brings their sophisticated style to hits you know and love

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CRASH BANDIHOOT

Wednesday 19 October, 7pm ・ $15・R Bar

Raucous New Orleans style hornfunk

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HOME COOKING FEATURING WALLACE GOLLAN

Wednesday 19 October, 8:30pm ・ Free・El Culo del Mundo

FREE ENTRY thanks to the generous support of the Wellington City Council

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THE JULIE LAMB OUTFIT

Wednesday 19 October, 7:30pm ・ $10・Jack Hackett's

Mischief groove with 8-piece spice. Presented by Capital Blues Inc.

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ANTHONY DONALDSON

Wednesday 19 October, 8pm ・ Free・Meow

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💕LUV MILES 'N' CHET

Wednesday 19 October, 6pm ・ $30・Meow

💕Luv Miles ‘n Chet tribute, featuring music from the life and times of two of the jazz worlds most iconic jazz super stars ....Miles Davis and Chet Baker.

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LEGACY: LALAH HATHAWAY SINGS DONNY HATHAWAY WITH THE NZSO AND GUESTS

Wednesday 19 October, 8pm ・ $59–$129・Opera House

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BLUES CLUES FEATURING NEIL BILLINGTON

Wednesday 19 October, 7pm ・ Free・The Realm Restaurant and Bar

Old school, down and dirty blues music!

Rio Trio

RIO TRIO RETURNS TO EL BARRIO

Wednesday 19 October, 5:30pm ・ $5–$5・El Barrio

Rio Trio play the Brazilian Songbook!

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BAZURKA SINGLE RELEASE

Wednesday 19 October, 10pm ・ $20・Meow

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CHICAMA LATIN JAZZ DUO

Thursday 20 October, 5:30pm ・ $5・El Barrio

Brazilian samba, bossa nova and latin rhythms

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MINGUS AT 100

Thursday 20 October, 5pm ・ $20・Meow

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JAZZ AND VIEWS

Thursday 20 October, 7pm ・ Free・Cable Top Eatery

Featuring April Phillips

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THE TROUBLES

Thursday 20 October, 7pm ・ $20・Meow

Wellington and Festival favourites The Troubles return.

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THE DEVIL'S GATE OUTFIT

Thursday 20 October, 11pm ・ $20・Meow

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PARTICLE EXPLOSION

Thursday 20 October, 7pm ・ $15・Pyramid Club

Saxual cries, screaming guitar, and evolving percussabass grooves.

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THE GILDED LILY

Thursday 20 October, 9pm ・ $15・Meow

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D.R.O.O.P.I.E

Thursday 20 October, 8pm ・ $15–$20・Moon

“Pass me a hose clamp! Either we seal this up right now, or we’re going to have to reroute the airstream!”

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STRIKING MOMENTS

Thursday 20 October, 9pm ・ $15・Pyramid Club

Jake Baxendale and others will perform improvised pieces.

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THE JAMES GULFORD KAITO WALLEY BRASS EXPLOSION

Thursday 20 October, 6:30pm ・ Free・Jack Hackett's

Presented by Capital Blues Inc.

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THE JAMES ILLINGWORTH TRIO

Thursday 20 October, 8:30pm ・ $15・Bedlam & Squalor

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JULIE BEVAN TRIO

Thursday 20 October, 8:30pm ・ $5・El Barrio

A kaleidoscope of music styles from flamenco to jazz

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OTHER FUTURES BIG BAND

Thursday 20 October, 10pm ・ $15・The Rogue & Vagabond

Welcome to Episode One...

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ELLA DUNBAR-WILCOX

Thursday 20 October, 7:30pm ・ $15–$20・Lovebite

Presented by the Wellington Jazz Cooperative

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BLUE NOTE CLASSICS WITH LTM

Thursday 20 October, 9pm ・ Free・El Culo del Mundo

FREE ENTRY thanks to the generous support of the Wellington City Council

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RORYJOHNS.ORG

Thursday 20 October, 8:30pm ・ Free・The Library Bar

Organ-fueled jazz and soul

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'ROUND OCTOBER

Thursday 20 October, 5:30pm ・ $10・Whistling Sisters

Great jazz, tasty food and thirst-quenching brews

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ROGUE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: KNOW WHAT I MEAN

Thursday 20 October, 7pm ・ $10・The Rogue & Vagabond

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LOUIS THOMPSON-MUNN

Thursday 20 October, 7pm ・ Free・The Champagneria

Louis Thompson-Munn brings the sounds of New Orleans jazz to The Champagneria

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HASHIGO LATE SESSIONS

Thursday 20 October, 11pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

Ayrton Foote hosts the late night session

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FUNKADELIC

Thursday 20 October, 7pm ・ $30・The Roxy Cinema

Funk meets jazz

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THE VANGUARDS

Thursday 20 October, 8pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

Heavy sax and organ-driven groove.

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ROGUE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: FINGER PAINTING

Thursday 20 October, 5:30pm ・ Free・Bedlam & Squalor

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DUKE WELLINGTON JAZZ OCTET

Friday 21 October, 7:30pm ・ $20・Seatoun Bowling Club

Featuring arrangements by Andrea Robinson

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THE VEGETABLE TRIO FEATURING ALEX TRASK

Friday 21 October, 6:30pm ・ Free・Thistle Inn

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ISKRA

Friday 21 October, 8:30pm ・ $10・Auntie Social

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RIO TRIO

Friday 21 October, 6pm ・ $10・Whistling Sisters

Great jazz, tasty food and thirst-quenching brews

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PHEEROAN AKLAFF

Friday 21 October, 7pm ・ $20・Pyramid Club

Pheeroan akLaff (USA) in collaboration with local musicians.

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ROGUE LATE LOUNGE WITH TYNA KEELAN

Friday 21 October, 11:59pm ・ Free・The Rogue & Vagabond

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THE LAUREN ELLIS QUARTET

Friday 21 October, 5:30pm ・ $15・Bedlam & Squalor

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A LIVE TRIBUTE TO KAYTRANADA

Friday 21 October, 9pm ・ $40・Meow

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LOS BARRETTOS

Friday 21 October, 10pm ・ $10・El Barrio

A night of Jazz and Afro-Cuban music!

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HASHIGO LATE SESSIONS

Friday 21 October, 11pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

Robert Henderson hosts the late night session

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THE BULLFROG RATA EXPRESS

Friday 21 October, 10pm ・ Free・Jack Hackett's

Presented by the Capital Blues Club

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LOUIS BAKER: DUALITY AND THE ELEMENTS

Friday 21 October, 8pm ・ $39–$59・Opera House

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LTM ELECTRIC TRIO

Friday 21 October, 8pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

Stonking grooves led by keys maestro Louis Thompson-Munn.

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OSCAR LAVEN QUINTET

Friday 21 October, 8pm ・ $20–$25・Moon

Oscar Lavën presents a fresh new eccentric improvised adventure.

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CALLUM ALLARDICE'S CINEMATIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA

Friday 21 October, 10pm ・ $15・The Rogue & Vagabond

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RHOMBUS AFTER PARTY

Friday 21 October, 11pm ・ $29.9–$59.9・Meow

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PHEEROAN AKLAFF 2

Friday 21 October, 9pm ・ $20・Pyramid Club

Pheeroan akLaff (USA) in collaboration with local musicians.

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ADAM PAGE AND THE COUNTS: ANATOMY OF GROOVE

Friday 21 October, 7pm ・ Free・The Rogue & Vagabond

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THE SKELETONS

Friday 21 October, 7:30pm ・ Free・Jack Hackett's

Presented by Capital Blues Inc.

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HOLLIE SMITH

Friday 21 October, 7pm ・ $60・Meow

One of New Zealand's most predominant and iconic musicians

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CATTUBACAR

Friday 21 October, 10pm ・ $15–$20・Moon

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LLC QUARTET PRESENT DUOPOLY

Friday 21 October, 9pm ・ Free・El Culo del Mundo

FREE ENTRY thanks to the generous support of the Wellington City Council

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THE NIGEL PATTERSON QUARTET

Friday 21 October, 9pm ・ Free・The Library Bar

Back for a rare performance! One night only! Soul-Jazz Extraordinare!

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BEN WILCOCK TRIO

Friday 21 October, 6pm ・ $15–$20・Lovebite

Presented by the Wellington Jazz Cooperative

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JACK SHIT

Friday 21 October, 5pm ・ Free・Meow

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GUV'NORS NIGHT FEATURING GOVERNOR JEFF, CAUGHT INSIDE & MORE

Friday 21 October, 7pm ・ $10–$15・216 Cuba

Experimental hip-hop, dance-funk and tasty R and B grooves.

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ZOE AND DAN PROVIDE THE JAMS

21–23 October ・ Free・Wellington Chocolate Factory

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ERYKAH AND JILL

Saturday 22 October, 6pm ・ $25・Meow

A tribute to the music of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott

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RODGER FOX BIG BAND PLAYS HONE TUWHARE

Saturday 22 October, 2:30pm ・ $49–$59・Opera House

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FANTASIA! PRESENTED BY THE MEDIUM ORCHESTRA

Saturday 22 October, 8pm ・ $20・Meow

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NICK GRANVILLE AND MIKE BOOTH BAND

Saturday 22 October, 8pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

Wellington meets Auckland for explosive jazz supergroup action.

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SÓ SAMBA PRESENTS SAMBA JAZZ

Saturday 22 October, 9pm ・ $10・El Barrio

Featuring saxophonist and composer Bryn Van Vliet on flute and sax

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DJ HERBS

Saturday 22 October, 11pm ・ Free・Meow

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HASHIGO LATE SESSIONS

Saturday 22 October, 11pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

With host Lauren Ellis

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PHEEROAN AKLAFF 4

Saturday 22 October, 9pm ・ $20・Pyramid Club

Pheeroan akLaff (USA) in collaboration with local musicians.

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PHEEROAN AKLAFF 3

Saturday 22 October, 7pm ・ $20・Pyramid Club

Pheeroan akLaff (USA) in collaboration with local musicians.

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MARYJANE THOMSON

Saturday 22 October, 12:30pm ・ Free・Thistle Inn

A show like no other.

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ROGUE CLASSIC ALBUMS: MONK'S DREAM

Saturday 22 October, 3pm ・ $10・The Rogue & Vagabond

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HARMONY & RHYTHM SUPER SESSION FEATURING VALLE

Saturday 22 October, 10pm ・ $10・The Rogue & Vagabond

The South got something to say

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MONONEON

Saturday 22 October, 8pm ・ $49–$59・Opera House

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PETE'S NOLACOASTER

Saturday 22 October, 10pm ・ Free・Jack Hackett's

Emerging artist series at Capital Blues Inc.

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ADAM PAGE: THE COLOURS OF GRIEF

Saturday 22 October, 5:30pm ・ $15・Bedlam & Squalor

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OSCAR LAVEN ALBUM RELEASE

Saturday 22 October, 7pm ・ $15・The Rogue & Vagabond

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MEL STEVENSON

Saturday 22 October, 7:30pm ・ Free・Jack Hackett's

Presented by Capital Blues Inc.

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HOOT 'N' ANNIES

Saturday 22 October, 8pm ・ Free・Waitoa Victoria Street

New Orleans Street Music

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STANDOS WITH BAXO

Saturday 22 October, 4pm ・ Free・The Library Bar

Freewheeling jazz standards from the celebrated saxophonist and his quartet

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A JAZZ NIGHT

Saturday 22 October, 6pm ・ $10・Vintage Village Cafe

Featuring MJandtheNewZeals

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SALLY GATES QUARTET

Saturday 22 October, 9pm ・ $20–$25・Moon

NYC based guitarist brings her jazz-metal, free improvisation and psychedelic freak outs to Moon

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SURPRISE CHEF EDUCATION & RECREATION NZ TOUR

Saturday 22 October, 10pm ・ $45・Meow

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BRYN VAN VLIET AND FRIENDS

Saturday 22 October, 6pm ・ $10・Whistling Sisters

Great jazz, tasty food and thirst-quenching brews

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BLUES CLUES FEATURING ROGER MANINS

Saturday 22 October, 2pm ・ Free・The Realm Restaurant and Bar

Old school, down 'n' dirty blues music!

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JAMES GUILFORD TRIO

Saturday 22 October, 6pm ・ $20・Little Beer Quarter

Originals, improvisations and standards

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WELLINGTON SHAKE-'EM-ON-DOWNERS

Saturday 22 October, 12pm ・ $20・Jack Hackett's

What a way to start the day!

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LAUREN'S JAM SANDWICH

Saturday 22 October, 9pm ・ Free・El Culo del Mundo

FREE ENTRY thanks to the generous support of the Wellington City Council

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JASMINE LOVELL-SMITH

Saturday 22 October, 1pm ・ $10・Whistling Sisters

Great jazz, tasty food and thirst-quenching brews

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GOLDSMITH BAYNES

Saturday 22 October, 4pm ・ $30・Meow

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AYRTON FOOTE PLAYS THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Saturday 22 October, 4pm ・ $10・Hashigo Zake

Solo piano performance of jazz standards from the great American songbook

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SUNDAY MIXTAPE FT. SETH BOY, SALLY GATES & OLIVIER HOLLAND

Sunday 23 October, 1pm ・ $49–$59・Opera House

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SANCTUARY WITH JAKE BAXENDALE AND JASMINE LOVELL-SMITH

Sunday 23 October, 5pm ・ $15–$30・Bats Theatre

New music from the Tūī Award nominated 11-piece ensemble

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TRAVERS AND ELI

Sunday 23 October, 5pm ・ $10・Whistling Sisters

Great jazz, tasty food and thirst-quenching brews

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STEVE GUNN

Sunday 23 October, 7pm ・ $50・Meow

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GOVERNOR JEFF AND FRIENDS

Sunday 23 October, 5pm ・ $15・Jack Hackett's

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CAPITAL BLUES INC. SUNDAY

23–23 October ・ $10・Jack Hackett's

Presented by Capital Blues Inc.

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PRIDE

Sunday 23 October, 4pm ・ $30・St Peter's Hall

UPDATE 23 OCTOBER: Due to illness this event has unfortunately been postponed. New date to be announced.

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BIG BAND SUNDAY

Sunday 23 October, 2pm ・ Free・The Realm Restaurant and Bar

Two of the hottest Big Bands in Wellington live at the Realm.

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AT PETER'S JAZZ SERVICE

Sunday 23 October, 10am ・ Free・St. Peter's on Willis

An Anglican Eucharist, open to all who wish to come, accompanied by jazz musicians

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ROGUE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: TAKIN' OFF

Sunday 23 October, 7pm ・ $10・The Rogue & Vagabond

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STEELY DNA

Sunday 23 October, 7pm ・ $20・Jack Hackett's

Presented by Capital Blues Inc.

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ROGUE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LOVERMAN

Sunday 23 October, 1:30pm ・ $10・The Rogue & Vagabond

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ROGUE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: BEN WEBSTER AT THE RENAISSANCE

Sunday 23 October, 4pm ・ $10・The Rogue & Vagabond

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OL' KING COLE

Sunday 23 October, 8pm ・ Free・The Library Bar

The music of the great Nat 'King' Cole.

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HASHIGO LATE SESSIONS

Sunday 23 October, 11pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

Louis Thompson-Munn hosts the late night session

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FRIENDLY POTENTIAL AFTER PARTY

Sunday 23 October, 11pm ・ $10・Meow

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MELISSA ALDANA QUARTET

Sunday 23 October, 7pm ・ $49–$69・Opera House

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MNDSGN & THE RARE PLEASURES

Sunday 23 October, 9pm ・ $60・Meow

FP and Meow are delighted to invite MNDSGN and The Rare Pleasures to Aotearoa for the first time.

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'ROUND OCTOBER

Sunday 23 October, 1pm ・ $10・Whistling Sisters

Great jazz, tasty food and thirst-quenching brews

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CRAINQUEBILLE FEATURING OSCAR LAVEN & ADRIAN JENSEN

Sunday 23 October, 7pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

Classic silent film with a live musical score.

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WJC SUNDAY SESSIONS

Sunday 23 October, 2:30pm ・ Free・The Library Bar

Weekly session featuring great jazz artists.

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WALKIN' AND SWINGIN': THE MUSIC OF MARY LOU WILLIAMS

23–23 October ・ Free・Soundings Theatre, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

The Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra performs the compositions and arrangements of Mary Lou Williams, the First Lady of Swing.

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FAREWELL SPIT WITH PHEEROAN AKLAFF

Sunday 23 October, 3pm ・ $30・Meow

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SOLO MONK

Sunday 23 October, 4pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

Featuring Louis Thompson-Munn

John Rae

JOHN RAE'S HUIHUI

Sunday 23 October, 5pm ・ $20・Meow

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