A Great Mix of Jazz
The seventh spring festival of Jazz in Martinborough will bring a wide range of styles to our wine village for four days of entertaining music and events. From New Orleans blues to original modern jazz and everything in between, we have something for everyone.
“This year’s festival will be dedicated to the founder of Jazz in Martinborough, Ian Cresswell, who unexpectedly passed away recently” says Ted Preston, festival co-founder. “Ian was the producer for the festival and without him there would be no Jazz in Martinborough – so this one’s for him.”
The festival will be held over four days, from Thursday 31 August until Sunday 3 September 2017. Three feature acts will appear at ticketed events at The Village Café and there will be many free gigs to choose from at other cafes, pubs and restaurants in Martinborough.
“The festival will provide a great mix of jazz styles at a range of venues throughout Martinborough.” enthuses Lee Quayle, Music Director. “We have some exciting new headline acts, plus the return of some old favourites from Christchurch and Wairarapa.”
Feature acts are the The Nigel Patterson Quartet, The Drinking and Dancing Society and The Sue Pugmire Jazz Combo:
The Nigel Patterson Quartet will be the eagerly anticipated feature act on Saturday night. The NPQ is brimming with latent and creativity, led by Nigel Patterson from the Black Seeds, one of NZ’s most highly-regarded keyboard players and composers.
The Drinking and Dancing Society (DADS) will play on Friday night. “Their bluesy, New Orleans sound will be the perfect way to unwind at the end of the week” says Lee. “The DADS are a very polished outfit who play with confidence and cohesion.”
The Sue Pugmire Jazz Combo will open the Festival on Thursday. They bring an eclectic mix of musicians who play a diverse mixture of songs and instrumentals from the 1920s to the present day that includes jazz, blues, latin, bebop and even a little improvised funk.
Tickets to the three feature acts will go on sale on 27 July 2017 and are expected to be snapped up quickly. The shows will be held at The Village Café while the Town Hall awaits its refurbishment.
For full ticketing and performance details go to www.jazzinmartinborough.co.nz
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