Big Band Boom!

Celebrating Rodger Fox

In 2024, we lost jazz icon Rodger Fox, a respected educator, musical director, and big band leader. This festival’s special concert honours him with performances by two big bands.

The event will showcase 50 years of the Rodger Fox Big Band’s music, featuring talented musicians and soloists who worked with him. Expect surprises in true Rodger style, but also the classic Big Band sound he was famous for.

Join us to celebrate Rodger Fox’s life and legacy through the live music of his Band.

  • Rodger Fox Big Band | MD Chris Fox
  • Auckland RF Big Band | MD Paul Norman

Jazz Village

Our very own New Orleans French Quarter!

Jess Deacon Quintet

Things Left Unsaid

Uptown Downtown

Experience a feast for the body and soul

Steely DNA

Performing the music of Steely Dan

Lockie Bennett’s ‘Boplicity’ Quartet

Bebop Lives!

Cocktail Swing!

Experience the glitz of the Big Band era with hot jazz and cool cocktails
Date: Sat 19 April
Baycourt Community & Arts Centre | Addison Theatre
8pm
90 mins (plus interval)
Admission:

$65 Reserved Seating

$58 Concession/Earlybird

$50 Jazz Society Members

$35 Student/Child