COOPERS CREEK

SUMMER SUNDAY JAZZ

2018 SCHEDULE
Bands play 1 4pm
Cellar door open 10.30am 5.30pm
Phone (09) 4128560 or check our Facebook page

DATE BAND
Sunday Jan 14th Allana Goldsmith
Sunday Jan 21st The De Sotos
Sunday Jan 28th Trudy Lile & Mojave Ak Anni long weekend
Sunday Feb 4th Chris Mason Battley Group
Sunday Feb 11th Blue Jaffas
Sunday Feb 18th Maria OFlaherty & Ben Fernandez Quartet
Sunday Feb 25th Trudy Lile & Mojave
Sunday March 4th Chris Mason Battley Group
Sunday March 11th The De Sotos
Sunday March 18th Maria OFlaherty & Ben Fernandez Quartet
Sunday March 25th Blue Jaffas
Sunday April 1st
Easter Sunday Blue Pearl
Monday April 2th
Easter Monday John Leigh Calder Band

Please note:
Absolutely no BYO wine. Light beer, soft drinks and coffee available, as well as fantastic wine!
You are welcome to bring a picnic, though delicious cheese and fruit platters are also available.
Sorry, no discounts on wines bought for consumption at the jazz.
Allana Goldsmith Group
Fresh from her standout performance at the 2017 Waiheke International Jazz Festival, and featuring
LIVE on the Radio New Zealand Jesse Mulligan show, Allana Goldsmith returns with her group to grace us
with new originals and old jazz standards. Allana is a jazz singer in the classic vein of singers such as Ella
Fitzgerald. She is the kind of artist one hears for the first time and is immediately captivated by. Ms
Goldsmith selects well-known and some lessor performed standards, and always stamp's her own mark
on them. www.allanagoldsmith.com

The De Sotos
Fuelled by a powerful blend of rock-infused country blues, The DeSotos combine rich harmonies with
reverberant guitar sounds, chunky bass runs and warm flourishes of Hammond organ. Alt Americana
Country, NZ style. 'Shadow of Love' Paul's new solo album recorded with The DeSotos was released in
April 2017. The DeSotos are: Paul Gurney lead vocals, guitars, blues harp; Stuart McIntyre bass, vocals;
Ron Stevens Hammond, keyboards, vocals; Michael Burrows drums, vocals. www.thedesotos.com

Trudy Lile & Mojave

New Zealand born jazz flutist and vocalist Trudy Lile is well known to audiences around New Zealand
jazz festivals, and has been a regular feature to Coopers Creek audiences, performing with her band
Mojave who are considered some of New Zealands finest professional jazz musicians. The repertoire is a
fresh, sophisticated and energetic blend of great things jazz and latin with a warm infectious groove
delivered with cheek and wit! www.trudylile.co.nz

Chris Mason Battley Group

Fusing diverse influences from jazz-funk to world music, CMB Group creates innovative modern jazz with
a distinctive New Zealand flavour. With 4 albums released to date, numerous performances at arts and
music festivals and over 1 million downloads of their songs, CMB Group is one of New Zealands leading
jazz groups. www.musictech.co.nz

Blue Jaffas
This widely experienced quartet plays cool rhythms that blend flavours of Soul and Jazz with a
sprinkling of the US South. The Jaffas are : Keith Prictorguitar & vocals, Rick Cotterdrums & vocals,
Greg ODonnellbass & vocals, Mal Smithkeyboards. Their song list is a mix of original tunes and Jaffa
versions of selected favourites, with the focus always being on the heartbeat of the music.

Maria OFlaherty & Ben Fernandez Quartet

A talented band of Auckland based musicians with their own unique style and vibrant
performances. Their repertoire stretches from lively renditions of Jazz standards, Latin influences,
French Chanson and funky grooves. A great line up of some of NZs best jazz musicians.
www.mariaoflaherty.com

Blue Pearl
Jazz Fusion group Blue Pearl hits the sweet spot, blending the 'feel good' grooves and melodies of soul
with superbly executed improvisation. Old school classics, such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Al
Green get a fresh jazz perspective alongside brand new original tunes. The band features vocalist/conga
player Makareta Umbers, guitarist Nathan James, trumpet and keyboardist Matt Watson, bass player
Aaron Coddel and drummer Neil Williamson. www.margaretumbers.com

John Leigh Calder Band

John started his musical career playing with school friend, Billy Taitoko (Billy T James). He subsequently
travelled throughout the country with other national musical identities, before moving overseas. He has
worked extensively throughout Europe and Australasia and was featured on the ABC's broadcast of the
opening of the Soup Plus in Sydney where he was a regular guest. Currently, he is spreading his work
between London, Sydney and New Zealand, where his vocals and double bass are joined by Matt Watson
(Piano), Matt Hennessy (Drums) & Roger Mannins (Tenor Saxophone).