The Mike Bickers Boptet was formed to play the great sounds of the cool small groups. The band captivates audiences wherever they play with their warm audience rapport and their interpretations of the 1950’s influenced small group jazz sound. Music by Gerry Mulligan, Shorty Rogers, Miles Davis as well as small group arrangements of some of the great swing and bop numbers of the era as played by the Dave Pell Octet, Miles Davis Nonet, Gerry Mulligan Tentet and Shorty Rogers’ Jazz Giants – as well as interpretations of some more modern songs. The Boptet features a number of 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 Moverly (drums)

Entry is $10. Music lovers of all ages welcome. Greg Knowles, Trumpet,Flugel horn and Vocals, John Bevin, piano, Michael Bell, acoustic bass and Jonty O'Connor,drums.

The Port Hillbillies Every Tuesday evening they slope from the shadows of the Port Hills. One American, Justin Rogers on mandolin, guitar and vocals, one Aussie Gary Elford on guitar, acoustic bass and vocals. They meet up with a six toed Kiwi singer, banjo and guitar player Steve Stern to share their love of Bluegrass, Old Timey and Americana music as well as Janes chocolate chip cookies and Milo. Playing together now for over three years they have formed into well-balanced instrumental and vocal trio, driven by Steve’s banjo playing and Justin’s sympathetic and innovative mandolin ornamentation. Gary’s contribution on guitar and bass pulls the whole thing together into the tight unit that is the Porthillbillies. They play a range of songs and tunes from toe tapping, recognisable standards to some obscure songs from other genres that are given the Port Hillbillies once over.

Open Mic Session with anchor Band Epicenta

Free

All Girl Big Band Bio
In a largely male dominated musical genre, to see a full jazz big band on stage with a woman in each section is one thing. To find a full big band of women is stunning. Full sections of trombone, trumpet, sax and rhythm, played with class and style. Add two powerhouse vocalists and you'll be blown away! The All Girl Big Band, formed only a short time ago in January 2016, was brought about after a conversation between Lana Law, Kate Taylor and Jody Keehan at the ‘Doug and Doug’ Tribute Concert.
It had us wondering if we could actually get a big band together here in Christchurch consisting of only female musicians. It didn’t take long between us to realise that in fact we could name virtually a full 17 piece big band of Christchurch female musicians. What was considered a crazy, out of the box idea finally became reality.

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

Free

Jeff Bradley and Sweet Liquorice

Introducing Jeff Bradley and his Unique Easy Listening Swing Jazz. Jeff Bradley Clarinettist and Vocals, performing all the Masters of Swing. Has been performing over a period for 61 years leading many top Professional Jazz Groups throughout New Zealand and Australia. Jeff has the pleasure to perform alongside two very professional Jazz Musicians. Sweet Liqourice is currently performing at the Distinction Hotel in Cathedral square on Saturdays evenings from 6-30pm til 9-30pm.On electric guitar is Bert Parrant, whos swinging blues style guitar lays down the backbone of sound and colour for this great Trio. Hes a dedicated musician and side man and plays to a very high standard .Dave Pitt,one of the finest Acoustic Bass Players around New Zealand. His approach to his music has drive, a very high degree in technique, in my opinion would be one of the finest Bass players I have ever work with.

Jeff Bradley and Sweet Liquorice

Introducing Jeff Bradley and his Unique Easy Listening Swing Jazz. Jeff Bradley Clarinettist and Vocals, performing all the Masters of Swing. Has been performing over a period for 61 years leading many top Professional Jazz Groups throughout New Zealand and Australia. Jeff has the pleasure to perform alongside two very professional Jazz Musicians. Sweet Liqourice is currently performing at the Distinction Hotel in Cathedral square on Saturdays evenings from 6-30pm til 9-30pm.On electric guitar is Bert Parrant, whos swinging blues style guitar lays down the backbone of sound and colour for this great Trio. Hes a dedicated musician and side man and plays to a very high standard .Dave Pitt,one of the finest Acoustic Bass Players around New Zealand. His approach to his music has drive, a very high degree in technique, in my opinion would be one of the finest Bass players I have ever work with.

Jeff Bradley and Sweet Liquorice

Introducing Jeff Bradley and his Unique Easy Listening Swing Jazz. Jeff Bradley Clarinettist and Vocals, performing all the Masters of Swing. Has been performing over a period for 61 years leading many top Professional Jazz Groups throughout New Zealand and Australia. Jeff has the pleasure to perform alongside two very professional Jazz Musicians. Sweet Liqourice is currently performing at the Distinction Hotel in Cathedral square on Saturdays evenings from 6-30pm til 9-30pm.On electric guitar is Bert Parrant, whos swinging blues style guitar lays down the backbone of sound and colour for this great Trio. Hes a dedicated musician and side man and plays to a very high standard .Dave Pitt,one of the finest Acoustic Bass Players around New Zealand. His approach to his music has drive, a very high degree in technique, in my opinion would be one of the finest Bass players I have ever work with.

Jeff Bradley and Sweet Liquorice

Introducing Jeff Bradley and his Unique Easy Listening Swing Jazz. Jeff Bradley Clarinettist and Vocals, performing all the Masters of Swing. Has been performing over a period for 61 years leading many top Professional Jazz Groups throughout New Zealand and Australia. Jeff has the pleasure to perform alongside two very professional Jazz Musicians. Sweet Liqourice is currently performing at the Distinction Hotel in Cathedral square on Saturdays evenings from 6-30pm til 9-30pm.On electric guitar is Bert Parrant, whos swinging blues style guitar lays down the backbone of sound and colour for this great Trio. Hes a dedicated musician and side man and plays to a very high standard .Dave Pitt,one of the finest Acoustic Bass Players around New Zealand. His approach to his music has drive, a very high degree in technique, in my opinion would be one of the finest Bass players I have ever work with.

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.

Jeff Bradley and Sweet Liquorice

Introducing Jeff Bradley and his Unique Easy Listening Swing Jazz. Jeff Bradley Clarinettist and Vocals, performing all the Masters of Swing. Has been performing over a period for 61 years leading many top Professional Jazz Groups throughout New Zealand and Australia. Jeff has the pleasure to perform alongside two very professional Jazz Musicians. Sweet Liqourice is currently performing at the Distinction Hotel in Cathedral square on Saturdays evenings from 6-30pm til 9-30pm.On electric guitar is Bert Parrant, whos swinging blues style guitar lays down the backbone of sound and colour for this great Trio. Hes a dedicated musician and side man and plays to a very high standard .Dave Pitt,one of the finest Acoustic Bass Players around New Zealand. His approach to his music has drive, a very high degree in technique, in my opinion would be one of the finest Bass players I have ever work with.

Jeff Bradley and Sweet Liquorice

Introducing Jeff Bradley and his Unique Easy Listening Swing Jazz. Jeff Bradley Clarinettist and Vocals, performing all the Masters of Swing. Has been performing over a period for 61 years leading many top Professional Jazz Groups throughout New Zealand and Australia. Jeff has the pleasure to perform alongside two very professional Jazz Musicians. Sweet Liqourice is currently performing at the Distinction Hotel in Cathedral square on Saturdays evenings from 6-30pm til 9-30pm.On electric guitar is Bert Parrant, whos swinging blues style guitar lays down the backbone of sound and colour for this great Trio. Hes a dedicated musician and side man and plays to a very high standard .Dave Pitt,one of the finest Acoustic Bass Players around New Zealand. His approach to his music has drive, a very high degree in technique, in my opinion would be one of the finest Bass players I have ever work with.

Jeff Bradley and Sweet Liquorice

Introducing Jeff Bradley and his Unique Easy Listening Swing Jazz. Jeff Bradley Clarinettist and Vocals, performing all the Masters of Swing. Has been performing over a period for 61 years leading many top Professional Jazz Groups throughout New Zealand and Australia. Jeff has the pleasure to perform alongside two very professional Jazz Musicians. Sweet Liqourice is currently performing at the Distinction Hotel in Cathedral square on Saturdays evenings from 6-30pm til 9-30pm.On electric guitar is Bert Parrant, whos swinging blues style guitar lays down the backbone of sound and colour for this great Trio. Hes a dedicated musician and side man and plays to a very high standard .Dave Pitt,one of the finest Acoustic Bass Players around New Zealand. His approach to his music has drive, a very high degree in technique, in my opinion would be one of the finest Bass players I have ever work with.

Jeff Bradley and Sweet Liquorice

Introducing Jeff Bradley and his Unique Easy Listening Swing Jazz. Jeff Bradley Clarinettist and Vocals, performing all the Masters of Swing. Has been performing over a period for 61 years leading many top Professional Jazz Groups throughout New Zealand and Australia. Jeff has the pleasure to perform alongside two very professional Jazz Musicians. Sweet Liqourice is currently performing at the Distinction Hotel in Cathedral square on Saturdays evenings from 6-30pm til 9-30pm.On electric guitar is Bert Parrant, whos swinging blues style guitar lays down the backbone of sound and colour for this great Trio. Hes a dedicated musician and side man and plays to a very high standard .Dave Pitt,one of the finest Acoustic Bass Players around New Zealand. His approach to his music has drive, a very high degree in technique, in my opinion would be one of the finest Bass players I have ever work with.

The Legends of Rock and Roll Show. Featuring from Sydney, David LaPlanche and backed by the Dreamlovers Show Band.

HAWK Gwyn Reynolds – Sax, Tom Rainey – Keys, Mike Ferrar – Guitar, Mike Story – Bass, Luke Smillie – Drums. HAWK is a group of Ara Music Arts tutors specialising in electric improvised instrumental music. They will play originals as well as compositions from jazz heavyweights like Miles Davis, Mike Stern and John Scofield. Celebrate the start of the long weekend with an exciting concert!