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18—22 November 2020

All Events Free The Third Eye Rogue & Vagabond Meow Jazz Premiere Series Venues
Wed 18 Nov Thu 19 Nov Fri 20 Nov Sat 21 Nov Sun 22 Nov
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ANITA SCHWABE SEXTET

Saturday 21 November, 6pm
$39・St. Peter's on Willis

Explore Wellington like never before, through the airy grooves of Anita Schwabe.

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AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB

Saturday 21 November, 8pm
$69・Opera House

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THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE JAZZ ORCHESTRA AT TE PAPA

21–21 November ・ Free・Soundings Theatre

Join the Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra for golden classics and homegrown originals.

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HEIGHTS AND DEPTHS: DOUBLE BASS EXPLORATIONS BY TOM BOTTING

Saturday 21 November, 12pm ・ $10・The Third Eye

Explorations into the fascinating world of double bass extended techniques.

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MARYJANE THOMSON

Saturday 21 November, 1pm ・ Koha・Thistle Inn

Solo pianist MJ Thomson takes you from the past to the future with her unique brand of contemporary sounds.

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THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE JAZZ ORCHESTRA AT TE PAPA

21–21 November ・ Free・Soundings Theatre

Join the Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra for golden classics and homegrown originals.

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WELLINGTON WOMEN OF JAZZ: LOUISA WILLIAMSON

Saturday 21 November, 2pm ・ $10・Whistling Sisters

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BRYN VAN VLIET QUARTET

Saturday 21 November, 2pm ・ $10–$15・The Third Eye

Authentic original music rooted in Brazilian, Soul and Jazz stylings.

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JAZZ FOR TAMARIKI

Saturday 21 November, 2pm ・ $20・Meow

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ROGUE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE JAZZ CRUSADERS LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE

Saturday 21 November, 4pm ・ $10・The Rogue & Vagabond

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Capital Blues Inc. presents BattleSka Galactica Intergalactic Ska Orchestra

Saturday 21 November, 4pm ・ $10–$15・Capital Blues Club @ Jack Hackett's

Capital Blues Inc. presents an eclectic program of blues, roots and jazz.

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RESOURSONANCE

Saturday 21 November, 4pm ・ $5–$20・The Third Eye

An Upcycled Concert

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OL' KING COLE

Saturday 21 November, 4pm ・ Free・Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

An ode to the great drum-less trio of Nat King Cole, featuring Louis Thompson-Munn.

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DUELLING PIANOS

Saturday 21 November, 4pm ・ $20・Meow

Two pianos Dayle Jellyman and Ben Wilcock with John Rae drums.

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WELLINGTON WOMEN OF JAZZ: EMMA HATTAWAY

Saturday 21 November, 4pm ・ $10・Whistling Sisters

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THE DAYLE JELLYMAN TRIO

Saturday 21 November, 6pm ・ Koha・The Rogue & Vagabond

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LOUISA WILLIMASON QUINTET

Saturday 21 November, 6pm ・ $10–$15・The Third Eye

A full show of original compositions by Louisa Williamson, featuring some of her very favourite musicians in Wellington.

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THE SHICKA CHICKAS

Saturday 21 November, 6pm ・ $20・Meow

The Jazz Festival Chorus invite you to bring your vocal chords and join this incredible choir led by Julie Lamb for an evening of music and fun.

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CITY JAZZ

Saturday 21 November, 6pm ・ Free・Days Bay Pavillion

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HOT OSTRICH TRIO

Saturday 21 November, 6pm ・ Free・The Library Bar

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Capital Blues Inc. presents Mel Stevenson

Saturday 21 November, 7pm ・ Free・Capital Blues Club @ Jack Hackett's

The next generation of jazz musicians from the Wellington High school music program.

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IAN LOGAN'S GALLERY OF LOST MEMORIES - CD LAUNCH

Saturday 21 November, 7:30pm ・ $20・The Lounge, Island Bay Presbyterian Church

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RIO TRIO PLAY THE BRAZILIAN SONGBOOK

Saturday 21 November, 7:30pm ・ Free・El Barrio

Beautiful, energetic and melancholic tunes hand picked from the Brazilian Songbook.

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BILL MARTIN SEXTET

Saturday 21 November, 7:30pm ・ $20–$20・Seatoun Bowling Club

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THE ZAK PACK

Saturday 21 November, 7:30pm ・ $45・The Roxy Cinema

When Swing Comes to Town.

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THE TROUBLES PLAY PEER GYNT SUITE

Saturday 21 November, 7:45pm ・ $20・Meow

The Troubles play Edvard Grieg - Peer Gynt Suites 1 and 2.

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WJC PRESENTS GRG67 ALBUM LAUNCH

21–21 November ・ $15・The Third Eye

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Capital Blues Inc. presents Grant Haua

20–21 November ・ Free・Capital Blues Club @ Jack Hackett's

Capital Blues Inc. presents an eclectic program of blues, roots and jazz.

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FRENCH AND FRIENDS

Saturday 21 November, 8:30pm ・ Free・Hotel Bristol

Songs you know, spiced up with a generous dose of funky flavour.

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THE LATE SHOW FEATURING EUGENE WOLFIN

Saturday 21 November, 9pm ・ Free・QT Wellington

Featuring the Solid Statesmen.

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FINE BLEND: CYPHER & SOUL + UNCLE SILVERBACK

Saturday 21 November, 9:30pm ・ $10–$15・Moon

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FUNKY MAMA

Saturday 21 November, 9:30pm ・ Free・Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Inspired by the soul-jazz/groove stylings of the 60s, Funky Mama dedicates itself to all things funky!

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CLEAR PATH ENSEMBLE

Saturday 21 November, 9:45pm ・ $15–$20・Meow

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ROGUE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: FILLES DE KILIMANJARO

Saturday 21 November, 10pm ・ $10・The Rogue & Vagabond

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Capital Blues Inc. presents Richard TeOne & Friends.

Saturday 21 November, 10pm ・ Free・Capital Blues Club @ Jack Hackett's

Capital Blues Inc. presents an eclectic program of blues, roots and jazz.

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WJC PRESENTS GRG67 ALBUM LAUNCH

21–21 November ・ $15・The Third Eye

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SÓ SAMBA PRESENT SAMBA-JAZZ

Saturday 21 November, 10pm ・ $10・El Barrio

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THE WELLINGTON CITY SHAKE-'EM-ON-DOWNERS

Saturday 21 November, 10:30pm ・ $5・Havana Bar

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THE COSMONAUTS

Saturday 21 November, 10:30pm ・ Free・Hashigo Zake

Balkan Swing Gypsy Jazz

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ARJUNA OAKES EP RELEASE

Saturday 21 November, 11:30pm ・ $20–$30・Meow

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HOONHUNTERS LATE LOUNGE FEAT. SECRET SPECIAL GUESTS

Saturday 21 November, 11:59pm ・ Koha・The Rogue & Vagabond

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