The Iggy Nama Ruci Quartet

Led by Auckland saxophonist, the Iggy Nama Ruci Quartet features a powerful interplay of musical conversation through the medium of straight-ahead jazz. After recently touring around India and South Africa, surrounded by a plethora of Gospel jazz musicians, Iggy brings a fresh perspective and an open playfulness to the bandstand.

Michael Nash, fine-tuned Auckland pianist, draws inspiration from the likes of Brad Mehldau and Keith Jarrett, providing versatile and expressive approach to improvisation. On double bass, Tyler Diprose acts as a grounding force, laying down a foundation, while providing rich musical intuition and connection in conversation with the band. Max Crook brings a fiery finesse controlled by creativity and elegance to the drums. His attention to listening and reacting to the band demands constant interactive conversation.

The group will play a range of tunes from original compositions to standards by Thelonius Monk and Lennie Tristano.