NZSM Jazz Festival Gala Concert

International jazz stars Alex Sipiagin (trumpet), Bob Sheppard (tenor sax) and Steve Houghton (drums) will join the NZSM Big Bands directed by Rodger Fox in this extraordinary gala concert, a highlight of the inaugural NZSM Jazz Festival. All three guest artists are vastly experienced musicians with an extensive performance and recording pedigree which, between them, includes collaborations with artists such as Randy and Michael Brecker, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Steely Dan, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Gary Burton and Toots Thielemans.

Following the Sonny Rollins concert in June, this is the major jazz event in Wellington for 2011. It will be a fantastic concert that jazz fans will not want to miss.

For more information about these jazz legends and the NZSM Jazz Festival running from 19-20 August in the Wellington Town Hall, go to the New Zealand School of Music website at: www.nzsm.ac.nz/events/jazzfestival.aspx

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketek. Booking fees may apply.