JAZZ AT THE JAM FACTORY
Jan Preston’s Boogie Duo
JAN PRESTON is a knockout singer and pianist who has captured audiences around the world.
She has created her own blues/boogie style trademarked by exceptional piano playing, together with her vibrant singing and skillful songwriting.
Winner of 5 music awards, Jan plays concerts and festivals throughout Australia NZ and Europe, writes music for film and TV, having just completed the score for her sister, Dame Gaylene Preston’s latest film “Grace”.
From a background in classical music, Jan joined Red Mole Theatre Troupe, and first played Blues in Wellington with Midge Marsden’s Country Flyers. She and Midge’s bass player, Neil Hannon, went on to form Auckland rock band COUP D’ETAT with Harry Lyon (Hello Sailor) who had a hit with the song Doctor I Like Your Medicine, after which in 1980 Jan moved to Sydney.
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THE ADRIAN COX TRIO
Club Croco Album Tour
EVES Jazz Festival Photobooth
Free photos. Saturday and Sunday at Uptown Downtown.
COCKTAIL SWING
Experience the glitz of the Big Band era with hot jazz and cool cocktails
THE SUNSET CRUISE
Cruise away to the sounds of Jazz on the iconic Kewpie
Adams and Gavin
Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin join forces once again for this evening of special togetherness
SWIM ‘N’ JAZZ
Dive into the vibrant afternoon at the Dave Hume Pools in Katikati
- Event Info
Saturday 28th March 2026
The Jam Factory | Historic Village
7pm – 8.30pm
Admission:
- $30 GA
- $25 Concession/Earlybird
- $25 Jazz Society Members $20 Student/Child
* Service fees apply
