Tim Beveridge & Russ Garcia

Tim Beveridge is one of NZ’s most exciting live performers. He enjoyed many successful years in musical theatre before returning to NZ to pursue a concert and recording career.

Russ Garcia arrived in NZ already having established himself as a living legend in the world of jazz. He has composed, arranged and conducted for almost every iconic jazz artist you can name including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson…

The Neophonic Jazz Orchestra under the hand of Garcia features a collection of handpicked NZ musicians inspired by the legendary big bands of the swing era when the likes of Ella, Louis and Sinatra ruled the airwaves. Performing classic songs from the swing era and American Songbook, ‘Mack the Knife’, ‘New York, New York’, ‘The Lady is a Tramp’, ‘Girl from Ipanema’ and more, these consummate musicians provide perfect backing for the stunning vocals of Tim Beveridge in this one-off concert that promises to be a night to remember!

"...Classic numbers like Mack the Knife and Girl From Ipanema roll off Tim's tongue like he is blowing bubbles, and remind you that music is truly a beautiful, loving and wonderful gift that we sometimes lose sight of." Steve Hogg - Rip It Up.