Wellington Jazz Orchestra

WJO Rodger Fox’s Wellington Jazz Orchestra.

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, Dick Oatts, Steve Houghton, Eric Marienthal, Allan Vizzutti, Joe Williams, Louie Bellson, Bob Sheppard, Bruce Forman, Bill Reichenbach, and 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 that Wellington is truly a musical hub.

Musician roster:
Saxophones: Colin Hemmingsen, Alex Nyman, Andre Paris, Nils Olsen, Chris Buckland, Mike Isacc
Trumpets: Lex French, Andrew Christenson, Chris Salley, Matt Hitti, David Lisik, Ben Hunt
Trombones: Christopher Fox, Nick Van Dijk, Damian Forlong, Kurt Gibson.

Rhythm section:
Anita Schwabe - piano, Nick Granville - guitar, Nick Tipping - bass, Lance Philip - drums

For further information contact Rodger Fox:
Mobile: 0211433526
Email: rdfox@ihug.co.nz

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