Taranaki Jazz Club

13/09/2026

🎷 We've Moved! Please Follow Our New Page 🎷
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have needed to create a new official Taranaki Jazz Club page.

If you're seeing this post, you're currently following our old page. To make sure you don't miss upcoming gigs, club news, events, and updates, please head over and follow our new page:
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We'd really appreciate it if you could also invite any jazz-loving friends to follow the new page.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you over on our new page and at one of our upcoming gigs!

Thanks!

Karla

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27/07/2026

ALEX TRASK’S TRASKFORCE – THIS SUNDAY 2 AUGUST AT 4.30PM

PRESENTED BY THE TARANAKI JAZZ CLUB AT THE PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

Escape the winter chill and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of world-class live music in the comfort of The Plymouth Hotel.
Featuring a stellar nine-piece ensemble led by acclaimed alto saxophonist and arranger Alex Trask, alongside Mike Taylor (trumpet), Oscar Laven (tenor saxophone), Kaito Walley (trombone), Daniel Yeabsley (baritone saxophone), Duncan Haynes (piano), Elija Mulheron (bass), John Rae (drums), and popular vocalist Eugene Wolfin.

This outstanding nonet will present a vibrant and uplifting programme of big band swing favourites, beloved Broadway classics, and beautiful ballads. You'll hear some of the finest songs of the 20th century brought to life by one of Wellington's most exciting jazz performers.

Whether you're a lifelong jazz lover or simply looking for a great way to spend a winter afternoon, this promises to be a memorable performance not to be missed.

Doors open 3.45pm for a 4.30pm start.
Eftpos/Cash Entry (Cash is preferable as it’s faster)
Door Entry: Jazz Club Members $20, NP Club Members $35, Casual Entry $40, Student Members $5, Students $10

12/06/2026

ANDREW LONDON AND THE SWING VOTERS - SUNDAY 5 JULY AT 4.30PM

PRESENTED BY THE TARANAKI JAZZ CLUB AT THE PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

Andrew London on guitar and vocals, Kirsten London on bass and vocals, Michael Franklin-Browne playing drums, James Tait-Jamieson on saxophone and vocals and Wayne Mason playing piano and doing vocals.

Andrew has been playing up and down the length of NZ for the past few decades popping up at jazz, folk and art’s festivals with his quirky satirical songs. Pianist, Wayne Mason is conversant with the swing, boogie woogie and blues-based styles that Andrew and his partner Kirsten London specialise in. James Tait-Jamieson has travelled throughout the South Pacific with Andrew contributing sax and delightful crooning vocals and drummer Michael Franklin-Browne holds down the rhythm with Kirsten.

Alongside Andrew's original repertoire, the Swing Voters play a wide selection of jazz & Blues standards by artists including Billy Holiday, Louis Jordan, Peggy Lee, Louis Prima and Nat King Cole. Also a couple of Western Swing classics from Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. They love setting up an unrelenting swing groove and seeing how people just can’t help themselves from moving.

Doors open 3.45pm for a 4.30pm start.

Eftpos/Cash Entry (Cash is preferable as it’s faster)
Door Entry: Jazz Club Members $20, NP Club Members $35, Casual Entry $40, Student Members $5, Students $10

12/06/2026

Photos of the amazing Frank Talbot Quartet who performed on Sunday 7 June.

06/05/2026

FRANK TALBOT QUARTET - PRESENTED BY TARANAKI JAZZ CLUB ON SUNDAY 7 JUNE AT 4.30PM AT THE PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

Virtuoso Wellington saxophonist Frank Talbot returns on Sunday 7 June with new band members Miles Boermans on piano, Wil Goodinson playing double bass and George Brajkovich on drums.

They will be playing a selection of hard swinging energetic and virtuoso jazz pulling from the bebop and hardbop eras predominantly. Featuring the music of Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie and more. We will also get a chance to hear some of Frank Talbot’s compositions.

Doors open 3.45pm for a 4.30pm start.

Eftpos/Cash Entry (Cash is preferable as it’s faster)
Jazz Club Members $20, NP Club Members $35, Casual Entry $40, Student Members $5, Students $10
(Please note that Door Entry will increase by $5 on 1 June for NP Club Members to $35 and Casual Entry $40. Taranaki Jazz Club Membership and Student Door Entry will remain the same).

06/05/2026

NEW YEARLY MEMBERSHIP

The NZ School of Music Big Band concert on the 3 May was the last before our next Membership year.

The NEW MEMBERSHIP YEAR will be a short one this time as we are aligning the membership year and financial year. Consequently, the new membership fees will be for the period 1 June 2026 to 31 March 2027.

The MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION will remain at $50 for adults but discounted by $10 to make it $40 if paid before the 31 July 2026. RENEWING ONLINE IS EASIER for us as it makes reconciliation so much quicker. 'The TSB Bank Account number is 15-3953-0539068-00 and under particulars please include your Surname and First Name or Initials and the Reference is SUBS'.
All members will receive an invoice for the coming membership period after the May concert.
All 2026/2027 MEMBERSHIP CARDS will be available at the SUNDAY 7 JUNE concert. They are PINK.

Like all organisations, the costs of running the club are increasing, but to reward our members for their loyalty, the Entrance fees for the new period will remain the same at $20 PER MEMBER PER CONCERT. CASUAL ENTRY will increase to $40 and NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB MEMBERS will be $35, so joining is excellent value

DOOR ENTRY: Members $20, NP Club Members $35, Casuals $40, Student Members $5 and Students $10.
Any queries please contact me on [email protected]
Thank you and see you at the next concert.
Lynda Matthews
President/Chair

06/05/2026

Videos and Photos of the captivating and dynamic WELLINGTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC BIG BAND who played on 3 May 2026 at Plymouth International Hotel. They were led and Conducted by Seth Boy.

U-Tube Videos:
'After You Are Gone': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyvfQXHVBhg&list=PLCQmG-z4q42_yiGxeTLVdf5-qGSRs2Mk7&index=5

'Caught A Touch of Your Love': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeFuODAzDao&list=PLCQmG-z4q42_yiGxeTLVdf5-qGSRs2Mk7&index=2

Please see link above on this page for a review by Aller Spanninga on the Taranaki Jazz Club Website.

13/04/2026

WELLINGTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC 23 PIECE BIG BAND
Taranaki Jazz Club on SUNDAY 3 MAY at the PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 4.30PM

Wellington School of Music Big Band comprises 23 of the Music School’s top young jazz musicians including a very good vocalist Izi Dawson. They will be conducted by NZ School of Music Tutor Seth Boy who is an accomplished bass Player, composer and Band Leader and who will be standing in for the band’s Musical Director Daniel Hayles who is expected to be in attendance.

They will play a broad selection of styles including well-known classics from many different band eras, arrangements and interpretations of music from outside the jazz world, new compositions of lesser-known composers as well as compositions and arrangements of Daniel Hayles and from within the band.

There will be something for everyone.

NZ music school U-tube recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptxyr4dPBBM&list=OLAK5uy_me8OSdcCDjOcgG5PhQ640vzXe5SjSACWY&index=11

Doors open 3.45pm for a 4.30pm start.

Eftpos/Cash Entry (Cash is preferable as it’s faster)
Jazz Club Members $20, NP Club Members $30, Casual Entry $35, Students Members $5, Students $10