Slow Jazz Ensemble with Antipodes String Quartet
Two of Te Whanganui-a-Tara’s most exciting ensembles join forces for a special cross-genre performance at the 2025 Wellington Jazz Festival. The Antipodes Quartet’s bold, textural approach to strings meets the atmospheric, improvisational soundscapes of Slow Jazz Ensemble in a concert that promises to be both cinematic and soul-stirring.
Slow Jazz Ensemble draws inspiration from artists such as Lucien Johnson, Alice Coltrane, and Jasmine Myra. Their music blends improvisation and texture, creating immersive sound worlds brought to life by some of Pōneke’s most in-demand musicians.
Formed in 2025, the Antipodes Quartet brings fresh energy to the traditions of chamber music. With members trained across the Asia-Pacific and Europe, the group embraces both classical heritage and New Zealand identity, exploring repertoire from beloved classics to bold contemporary works.
Together, these ensembles promise a festival highlight: an innovative performance that reimagines the possibilities of collaboration.
