Archive for January, 2006

Jazz Festival, Reviews

Jazz Fans ignore Richmond rain

Rain did not deter more than 500 people from enjoying the second Jazz in the Park concert in Richmond yesterday. Nelson Jazz Club president Tony Bowater said Nelson secondary school bands Goove On and Funktron gave the event a well-received younger element.
The club’s own band, The Big Band, which had been rehearsing for the [...]

04 Jan 2006 Adrienne Ford 0 comments

Jazz Festival

Thousands get into the groove at park

More than 5000 people grooved to cool beats at Nelson’s Fairfield Park as the 15th annual Jazz in the Park kicked off this year’s summer jazz festival. Nelson Jazz Club president Tony Bowater said yesterday’s free event was an outstanding way to begin the festival. Canterbury violinist Fiona Pears and former Dunedin saxophonist Craig [...]

03 Jan 2006 Adrienne Ford 0 comments