The Other Futures Big Band

OFBB is a new and ongoing project by Daniel Hayles that looks to honour the big band tradition while platforming music and artists both native to and unexplored within the style. Expect to hear highlights from the height of the swing era next to new interpretations of original music from Aotearoa.

The Wellington Jazz Festival 2023 episode features the avant-pop tracks of singer, pianist, vocalist and producer Frau Knotz (vocals). Knotz vows to take you on a deep sonic odyssey beneath her blissful blonde brain. Expect new imaginings of Knotz’ original works, reworked soul classics, and future-jazz with the one-of-a-kind Other Futures Big Band heat.