looking for other musicians keen on playing blues, ballads,
standards as well as some bossa nova.  I was part of a trio with piano and vibes 
that played for one year at the Riverside Cafe.
Contact Sandro Lionello, sandro@greyheron.co.nz, 03 528 0472

Like Someone in Love is a thrilling combination of beautifully melodic music, raw dialogue and insight into the heart of jazz legend Chet Baker.

Not to be missed this Friday at the Nelson School of Music Winter Festival.

Well-known New Zealand jazz singer and actress Beverley “Beaver” Jean Morrison has died. The 59-year-old entertainer was known for her involvement in theatre troupe Blerta and for singing the theme song for soap opera Gloss in the 1980s. She also appeared in New Zealand films Skin Deep and Should I Be Good, about the Mr [...]

The mastering brains working with some of the world’s biggest recording artists including Kylie Minogue, Depeche Mode, Robert Plant, Moby, Goldie Lookin’ Chain, Kasabian, Simple Minds, Jose Carreras and many, many more have joined forces to create Mastering World (www.masteringworld.com).

myspace.com/chordwainers Jazz/world music leather band in Nelson April 18. I am a member of the Chordwainers – a leather instrument ensemble based in Tasmania, Australia. We will be in Nelson April 18th, playing at Yaza! Cafe, having played in Christchurch 16-17 April 2010 for the New Zealand Leather Artisans National Conference. We are unique, the instruments [...]

Hi, Jungle here. I’m looking for a casual player, acoustic bass, for a few fun and easy gigs. Anyone interested, drop me an email junglepayne@mac.com or phone/txt 021 655 016
Style for this ensemble will be texas swing primarily, a la Bob Wills, with guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass and vocals.

Your definitive guide to live jazz in Nelson…

The Victorian Rose has had a major makeover … now called ”The Vic Mac’s Brewbar” owned and operated by Paul Davenhill and Mike Thomas (also owners of Smugglers Pub & Cafe, 8 Muritai Street, Tahunanui). Pop down for a delicious diinner (best steak in town!) and check out the new [...]

This is the elusive pic from 1959 Robbie Bruce, Noel Evans, Dave [Bruno]
Lawrence, Dave Thompson, BRS. VIC “A” social on the Terrace, 1959. Submitted by Brian Smythe.

Trumpet player wanted for band playing New Orleans/Dixie arrangements.
Mostly social with some gigs. Commitment and enthusiasm essential, reasonable amateur standard.
Contact Dave: 03 546 7270 or dnassoc@hotmail.com

By Mr Music
Looking for song lyrics?
Ever found yourself humming a tune that you really like, but just can’t work out the lyrics to go with it? Irritating isn’t it? Well, gnash your teeth no longer. There is a website with a huge list of lyrics to help you track down the words that you’re after. [...]

By Merv Burton, pianist
A question often asked of me is do I play jazz and if so what is jazz? My answer to the first question is “a bit” but answering the second question is not so easy. This is because Jazz is a part retrospective