Featuring FINISHED BUSINESS - a wonderful band playing jazz from the pre-bebop period.

The outstanding players are:

Allan Hawes, clarinet, sax, flute, vocals. Cathy Boscolo, vocals and sax. Phillip Meyer, guitar. Peter Stephen, double bass. Mike Russell, trumpet. Nigel Burgess, drums

Another enjoyable early evening at Jazz After Work

Featuring The Jazzamatazz Jazz Choir This exciting choir under the baton of Mary Rushton will have us all tapping our toes. Glorious singing and harmonies will make this concert a fine finish to our year of Jazz After Work $10pp cash only at the door (sorry – no eftpos)

All gear will be provided. Bring your voice/instrument and 3 songs/tunes you wish to do. Let Roger Hanson know on (021) 344 881 so he can program you in. Otherwise just turn up and join the fun. 2 - 6 pm. Free entry. All members and friends welcome.

Anchor Band for this event will be "DOUBTFUL SOUND"

David Laplanche

David originally from Waimate NZ now resides in Australia , where he regularly performs shows . Having worked with many well-known NZ and Australian artists he has a following where people love him performing the songs of the 50s 60s 70s and occasionally a bit newer . He has an uncanny likeness in appearance to Cliff Richard and is very popular with the NZ Cliff Richard fan Club who regularly attend his shows . Last time David performed in NZ in 2019 his show at The Hornby Club was completely sold out

He is back in NZ in October November this year . His Kaiapoi show is sold out , but tickets are available for The Hornby Club show on Friday 4th November

Backing will be provided by The Dream Lovers Show Band of whom the members are Des Newton , Kevin Taylor , Wayne Allen and Peter Gillett . If you like good old nostalgic , music you can sing along and dance to , this is the show for you

Tickets only $20pp are on sale now at The Hornby Club phone 3499026 , or contact John woolcott on 0276227209

The Gordon Hubbard Variety Show Featuring: Copperwine Band, Nga Boys Quartet, Sandy, Kevin Kearns, Little Jo, Barry Clausen, Sophie (Rising Spotify Star) Special Highlight Performances by: Deane Waretini, Gordon Hubbard, Jason Roberts 3 hours non-stop entertainment and dancing Tickets $20 available at the Woolston Club or from Jayson 027 392 6685 or Sue 021 500 336

UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK Under The Kitchen Sink is a polished and sophisticated jazz band from Christchurch. Experienced veterans of the live music scene, they play a mixture of jazz standards and even some funk (Bob Reynolds, John Schofield etc) They draw on a huge range of styles and genres to create a highly entertaining musical show. As well as playing ‘straight ahead’ jazz very nicely, ‘Under the Kitchen Sink’ specialises in putting quirky, soulful modern twists on traditional jazz standards. Under the Kitchen Sink are: John Bevin Piano Matt Davis: Saxophones Russell Stedman: Bass Chris Searle: Drums Lisa Tui: Vocals

$10pp cash only at the door (sorry – no eftpos)

Enjoy a beer, a pizza and the special one-off finale festival performance by Christchurch’s newest big band playing a mix of swing and funk and more…! Grab your ticket now for reserved seating ($25 for the best seats in the house!) or $15 General Admission. The Band has an awesome lineup ( see below ) and if you haven’t seen them yet then you should get to this performance. Hope to see you there to help us celebrate an amazing weekend of Big Band Jazz!

Saxophones: Matt Davis, Stephen Nichols, Gwyn Reynolds, Mahlon Samalau, Lana Law

Trumpets: Michael Russell, Greg Knowles, Mike Fairhurst, Mike Bickers

Trombones: Scott Taitoko, Rodger Grenfell, Charlotte Crone, Pablo Henao-Ruiz

Rhythm Section: Katie Martin ( key board), Roger Hanson (guitar), Russ Steadman (Bass), Lou Moverley (drums)

Featuring “Tiger Moth”

Kate Taylor – Vocals Cam Pearce - Trumpet Gwyn Reynolds – Tenor Sax Scott Taitoko – Trombone Tom Rainey – Piano Brad Grainger – Bass Josh Derwahl – Drums

It’s chocks away, as 'old classics' dogfight 'modern hits' with this ensemble of intrepid jazz warriors. From beautiful balladic fly-bys to death-defying dixie, this gig is not to be missed! The septet is led by Gwyn Reynolds on Tenor Saxophone and features the swooping vocals of Kate Taylor.

Masks are optional but recommended $10pp cash only at the door (sorry – no eftpos)

AGENDA President’s welcome 1. Apologies 2. Minutes of AGM held on 2nd August 2021 3. Matters Arising from Minutes 4. President’s Report 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Question Period 7. Election of Officers and Committee Members 8. Election of Trustees 9. Appointment of Auditor 10. General Business

NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE Under the terms of Clause 9 of the Constitution nominations are called for the following positions: • President • Vice President • Secretary/Treasurer • Committee Members (up to 5 required) • Trustees (2 required) • Auditor

NOTE: Only current full members of the Musicians Club are eligible for nominations for any of the above positions (with the exception of the Secretary/Treasurer). Proposers and seconders must also be full members.

IF YOU WISH TO STAND FOR THE COMMITTEE Please email us at christchurchmusiciansclub@gmail.com Or Phone Ralph Woodham (021 )063 8328

Note: Meeting is at The Fitz 2 Sports Bar, 77 Stevens Street, Waltham (opposite Lancaster Park)

Darren Pickering Small Worlds Volume One Album Release Darren is a jazz pianist, composer, educator, modular synthesist and session musician based in Christchurch. His new jazz quartet from Ōtautahi focuses on his original composition and re-imagined cover versions of selected works from other genres. The group’s emphasis is mostly on through-composed material combined with improvisation, and the artistic direction is determined equally by all members. Mitch Dwyer - guitar Pete Fleming - bass Mitch Thomas - drums Reserved Seating will get you your own table on the main floor with table service (best seats in the house) or grab a spot anywhere else with a General Admission ticket. Fat Eddie's have a delicious menu and of course their ultra special drinks menu, so take Thursday night off and come into town to enjoy some of the best jazz Christchurch has to offer $15 reserved seating / $10 non-reserved seating

The Chch Musicians Club in conjunction with the Ashburton Nor'Westers Music Club, host the next open mic / jam session at the Crate & Barrel in Leeston. Bring your voice/instrument and join the fun. 2 - 6 pm. Free entry. All members and friends welcome.

The River City Jazzmen The best trad dixie style band in NZ $10 cash at the door (no EFTPOS)

Featuring The Mike Bickers Boptet

The Boptet features a number of great well-known Christchurch Jazz musicians: Mike Bickers (trumpet and flugelhorn) Mike Kime (double bass) Lana Law (baritone and alto sax) Jody Keehan (alto sax and vocals) Allan Hawes (tenor sax and clarinet) David Wallace (tenor and bass trombone) Katie Martin (piano and keyboards) & Louie Moverley (drums)

By invitation only. Members have been emailed their invitation.

Jaws Concert Cancelled

Open Mic Jam, all welcome, contact Roger Hanson 021334881

Michael Gordon attended Sydney Conservatorium and has spent the last 10 years living in Sydney. He has performed with many of Australia's finest jazz musicians such as John Harkins, Andrew Dickeson, Michael Griffin, Dave Panichi, Arthur Washington and Geoff Bull. He has also played many festivals with renowned Ethiopian singer Dereb Zenebe including the 2013 Tokyo and Iwate Jazz Festivals. Michael's music has been featured on ABC radio shows Daily Planet and Jazztrack and received multiple reviews in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian newspapers. The Swingin' Quartet features Michael on saxophone and vocals along with some of Christchurch's best jazz guitarists Bob Heinz and Keith Petch on Guitars with Brad Grainger on double bass. Unmissable....

UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK 'Under the Kitchen Sink' is a polished and sophisticated jazz band from Christchurch/ Otautahi. Experienced veterans of the live music scene, we draw on a huge range of styles and genres to create an eclectic, highly entertaining musical show. As well as playing ‘straight ahead’ jazz very nicely, ‘Under the Kitchen Sink’ specialises in putting quirky, soulful modern twists on traditional jazz standards, as well as drawing from contemporary composers such as Danny Janklow, John Scofield and Bob Reynolds. Under the Kitchen Sink are: Matt Davis: Saxophones Mike Watt: Keys Russell Stedman: Bass Chris Searle: Drums Lisa Tui: Vocals
Entry is $10. no Eftpos/Cards

TOUCHWOOD JAZZ/BLUES
From the Beatles to Buble, Ray Charles to Miles, B.B.King to the Duke, Stevie Wonder to Sting, Joe Jackson to Satchamo. We play Blues, Jazz & Classics. On Stage we have the Fantastic, JOHN BEVIN, PIANO and VOCALS ALLAN HAWES, SAX, FLUTE & CLARINET, BERT PARRANT, GUITAR & VOCALS, MIKE KIME, ACOUSTIC BASS KEITH WALKER, DRUMS & VOCALS.