Auckland Jazz & Blues Club - Equinox

Equinox:
Equinox is a collective of experienced Auckland musicians. Formed under the nominal leadership of drummer Barry Young, the group has performed at the Tauranga and Hamilton jazz festivals, Auckland domain (Music in Parks) and the Auckland Jazz & Blues Club.

Trumpeter Mike Booth has vast overseas experience from living and working in Europe for the past 20 years. He is now in top demand as a lead trumpeter, soloist, big band leader, recording artist and teacher.

Guitarist Andy Smith has moved to the forefront of the Auckland jazz scene in recent years. He has a Masters degree from the Massey Univ. Jazz School and lists his favourite players as Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny and John Scofield.

Bassist Aaron Coddel has played internationally with singers Cleo Laine and, Mark Murphy, saxophonist George Coleman, and is a first-call musician for concerts, stage productions and recording sessions in all styles.

Drummer Barry Young has played professionally in Auckland for over 30 years. During that time he has backed international artists (Mike Nock, Bill Cunliffe, Bruce Forman), made numerous Jazz Festival appearances (Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Bangkok, Norfolk Is.) and played on the award-winning jazz album (Perfect Strangers) with the George Chisholm Quintet.

Event listed by Pete McGregor

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