Jazzy Sunday Waiheke: Barry Clewett & June Hayes

Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.

Take a voice likened to that of Peggy Lee, Astrud Gilberto & Julie London , wrap it with a big band sound, add a huge sprinkling of Duke Ellington nostalgia, and you have a recipe for a fabulous grand finale to the ‘Jazz on the Coast' Winter Concert Series 2008.

Rodney's own jazz diva June Hayes is well known throughout the country as the jazz singer with the ‘smooth as silk voice', and performs regularly with the June Hayes Quartet for corporate, private functions and festivals, crossing musical genres from jazz to classic pop hits. She is also the brains behind the ‘Jazz on the Coast' Winter Concert Series event.

Barry – a highly respected jazz pianist, arranger and big band leader, has written and arranged numerous charts earning the band a reputation for being one of the most versatile big bands in Auckland, and beyond, attracting numerous enquiries to perform at Festivals, Corporate Events and Private Functions. A highlight performance was the bands self produced ‘Back to Bacharach' tribute show to the musical genious of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

'Waiheke's Jazzy Sunday with June Hayes & the Barry Clewett Trio, will take you on a nostalgic journey through the musical life of Ella Fitzgerald. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of great entertainment as Auckland's June Hayes bring to life some of Ella's greatest hits interspersed with a little history pertaining to this iconic jazz legend. 'Mr Paganini', 'A Tisket, A Tasket', 'Gone With the Wind', 'Body & Soul' are just some of the songs that will feature throughout this performance. '

6 hours of relaxing jazz on the deck and olive grove at The Waiheke Golf Club.

June and Barrys trio will alternate sets with The Briar Ross Trio. Smooth jazz vocals in the style of Billie Holiday and Dianna Krall.

Transport. Busses and taxis meet al ferries at Matiatia.

Full bar and platters of Waihake Olive Oil and dips available.

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