SOUTHERN JAZZMEN Fantastic 6 Piece Dixie and Swing Band featuring Jeff Bradley on Clarinet, vocals, Kim Blackmore, Trombone , vocals, Bert Parrant, Guitar and vocals, Greg Knowles, Trumpet & vocals, Dave Pitt on Acoustic bass and Robert Zipfel, Drums. Great toe tapping music to enjoy and dance to

SOUTHERN JAZZMEN Fantastic 6 Piece Dixie and Swing Band featuring Jeff Bradley on Clarinet, vocals, Kim Blackmore, Trombone , vocals, Bert Parrant, Guitar and vocals, Greg Knowles, Trumpet & vocals, Dave Pitt on Acoustic bass and Robert Zipfel, Drums. Great toe tapping music to enjoy and dance to.

The Mixers have been performing their blend of jazz standards and retro-pop classics at public events, private and corporate functions around the Canterbury region for several years. This Christchurch-based trio comprises Jim Coleshaw (sax), Clare Churcher (piano) and Neville Churcher (bass). Jims musical education took place in the UK. He plays both tenor and soprano sax, giving a full palette of tonalities to suit any tune.  widely-travelled and experienced in live performing, Jim brings his unique perspective to the Mixers blend. Clare was initially trained in classical piano, providing an additional dimension to her playing in a wide range of genres. Her qualifications include an ATCL and she is currently studying jazz piano.  Neville is currently a part-time student in the Ara Music Arts programme, having retired in order to spend more time engaging with live music. Whether on electric or acoustic upright bass, or bass guitar, he looks after The Mixers bottom end. For this performance, The Mixers will be joined by special guest Mark Hamilton on drums.

Vintage Blue is a guitar and vocal duo comprising of Jenny & Rob Payne who have been performing together for over 15 years. They met whilst studying Jazz and their passion for performing music blossomed from there. Vintage Blue’s sound is unique, with Tui award winning Jenny’s sultry yet at times ethereal voice, matched with Rob’s outstanding guitar chops. They pour love and soul into their music, a fusion of mellow jazz grooves, their unique spin on pop music and a few originals thrown in for good measure. They have extensive experience, performing at countless weddings, private functions and corporate events. They also perform regularly on the local music scene, playing at many venues throughout Christchurch.

TOUCHWOOD JAZZ & BLUES From the Duke to Johnny Cash, the Beatles to Gershwin, Michael Buble, Ray Charles, Joe Jackson, Fats Waller, Willie Nelson and Satchamo.We play Jazz & Blues,
Swing and Ragtime, Country and Rock n’ Roll. On Stage we have the Fantastic, ALLAN HAWES, SAX, FLUTE & CLARINET, BERT PARRANT, GUITAR and VOCALS, GREG KNOWLES, TRUMPET & VOCALS DAVE PITT, ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC BASS KEITH WALKER, DRUMS and VOCALS.

TOUCHWOOD, CONTACT, BERT PARRANT, 027 3548155.