Steve Houghton with The Wellington Jazz Orchestra

Internationally acclaimed drummer Steve Houghton to perform in concert with Rodger Fox’s Wellington Jazz Orchestra.

Steve Houghton - bio:
Internationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator, Steve Houghton initially received acclaim at age twenty as the drummer with Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd. Since then he has shared stage and studio with luminaries Clay Jenkins, Toots Thielemans, Christian McBride, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Freddie Hubbard, Lyle Mays, Billy Childs, Pat LaBarbara, Arturo Sandoval, Joe Henderson, Karrin Allyson and Maureen McGovern, Head of the drum/percussion program at Indiana University.

Wellington’s premier big band featuring the capital's finest jazz talent. Founded by New Zealand jazz-big band legend Rodger Fox this band covers all bases. Sizzling ensemble playing, stunning soloists and the desire to give people a good time through music.

Members of the WJO have performed with some of the biggest names in jazz including Michael Brecker, Bill Cunliffe, Joe Williams, Louie Bellson, Bob Sheppard, Bruce Forman, Bill Reichenbach, Jim Pugh to name but a few. This experience impacts on the band in a very positive way and it is hoped the band can further develop this link with national and international artists and become the jazz orchestra of choice for visiting jazz musicians.

A band of this nature can only be good for the Wellington music scene and further foster Wellington's reputation as a musical hub.

Musician roster:

Saxophones: Colin Hemmingsen, Alex Nyman, Andre Paris, Nils Olsen, Chris Buckland, Michael Crawford, Mike Isacc.

Trumpets: Lex French, Andrew Christenson, Chris Salley, Matt Hitti, Tom Moyer, Dave Lisik , Ben Hunt.

Trombones: Christopher Fox, Nick Van Dijk, Damian Forlong, Kurt Gibson, David Bremner.

Rhythm section: Anita VanDijk - piano, Nick Granville - guitar, Nick Tipping - bass, Ian Parker - drums

For further information contact Rodger Fox 0211433526 or rdfox@ihug.co.nz.

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