https://wellington.gen.nz/wellington-jazz-collective Wellington Jazz Cooperative newsitems https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2025/10/29/re-live-the-magic/ A big ‘Thank You’ to CubaBarbers and Loretta for contributing to a fantastic Jazz Festival. If you missed any of our shows or want to re-live the magic head over to our YouTube Channel and subscribe, you won’t be disappointed. performingarts Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2025/10/29/re-live-the-magic/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2025-10-29T00:00:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2025/09/02/2026-wellington-jazz-festival/ CubaBarbers (177 Cuba St.) will be the WJC Popup Jazz Club during the Wellington Jazz Festival. performingarts Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2025/09/02/2026-wellington-jazz-festival/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2025-09-02T00:00:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/09/19/wellington-airport-regional-2024-community-awards/ WJC is pleased to be a finalists for the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. Local awards winners and runners-up for the Wellington City division will be announced 31 July 2024. Later in the year, a Regional Supreme winner will be selected by the regions’ mayors and the 2023 Regional Supreme Award Winner (Everybody Eats). performingarts Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/09/19/wellington-airport-regional-2024-community-awards/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2024-09-19T00:00:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/09/03/wellington-jazz-festival-2/ WJC are excited to present 3 concerts on 17 October for the Wellington Jazz Festival. Tin Men and the Telephone, 6-7pm & 8-9pm and Harry Scholes: The Floor is Lava 10-11pm. Tickets available now on Eventfinda.co.nz “If you came for grandpa’s jazz, you are at the wrong address: Tin Men & the Telephone is experimenting, […] performingarts Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/09/03/wellington-jazz-festival-2/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2024-09-03T00:00:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/06/19/wellington-airport-regional-2024-community-awards/ We are pleased to let you know that WJC is a finalists for the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. Local awards winners and runners-up for the Wellington City division will be announced on Wednesday 31 July 2024. Later in the year, a Regional Supreme winner will be selected by the regions’ mayors and the 2023 […] performingarts Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/06/19/wellington-airport-regional-2024-community-awards/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2024-06-19T00:00:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/04/25/live-5-2/ WJC supports Live @ 5 at the Cable Top Cafe. Available on Thick Records is the album Exit 430 which includes some of the popular requests from the Live @ 5 session. performingarts Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/04/25/live-5-2/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2024-04-25T00:00:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/01/08/2024-headliner-series/ 2024 concerts will start again on 8 February 2024. Watch FaceBook and Eventfinda for concert information. performingarts Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/01/08/2024-headliner-series/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2024-01-08T00:00:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/01/08/venue-for-2024/ WJC headliner series venue to be announced soon! performingarts Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2024/01/08/venue-for-2024/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2024-01-08T00:00:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2023/10/02/wellington-jazz-festival/ 25-29 OCTOBER 2023 · Don’t Miss a Beat The WJC pop-up Jazz Club will be downstairs at 216 Cuba Street. WE have put together a program of 9 top quality gigs. Tickets available now on Eventfinda.co.nz cubastreet gigs places events performingarts Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2023/10/02/wellington-jazz-festival/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2023-10-02T00:00:00Z -41.2937917 174.7754336 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2023/10/02/wjc-youtube-channel/ Dylan is a new member of the WJC admin team and is working hard to set up streaming the headliner concerts on the WJC YouTube Channel. Subscribe now to keep up to date on content posted. performingarts Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2023/10/02/wjc-youtube-channel/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2023-10-02T00:00:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2023/04/02/live-5/ WJC supports Live @ 5 at the Table Top Eatery, 5.15pm to 7.15pm every Wednesday. performingarts Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:17:59 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2023/04/02/live-5/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2023-04-02T10:17:59Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2023/01/10/moon/ WJC are pleased to announce that the headliner series will now be at Moon Bar, Newtown. newtown places performingarts Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2023/01/10/moon/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2023-01-10T00:00:00Z -41.3132459 174.7798505 Moon, Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/17/covid19/ While we are at the current COVID restrictions we are only able to sell 20 tickets to WJC concerts. Lovebite has limited seating so it is highly recommended that you arrive early in order to secure a seat. covid-19 health performingarts Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:10:52 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/17/covid19/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-11-17T06:10:52Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/17/rattle-records/ We are fortunate to have the support from Rattle Records who provide WJC with CDs from their Jazz collection. performingarts Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:03:51 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/17/rattle-records/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-11-17T06:03:51Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/17/rattle-records/ We are fortunate to have the support from Rattle Records who provide WJC with CDs from their Jazz collection. performingarts Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:03:51 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/17/rattle-records/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-11-17T06:03:51Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/17/wjc-sunday-sessions/ WJC Sunday Sessions to continue throughout the Christmas/New Year season. The Sunday Sessions is a weekly jam run by WJC Art Director, Mark Lockett. The session includes a changing house band and features compositions by a great jazz artist. The set opens with a couple of tunes of the featured artist and then musicians are […] performingarts Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:55:12 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/17/wjc-sunday-sessions/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-11-17T05:55:12Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/17/wjc-sunday-sessions/ WJC Sunday Sessions to continue throughout the Christmas/New Year season. The Sunday Sessions is a weekly jam run by WJC Art Director, Mark Lockett. The session includes a changing house band and features compositions by a great jazz artist. The set opens with a couple of tunes of the featured artist and then musicians are […] performingarts Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:55:12 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/17/wjc-sunday-sessions/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-11-17T05:55:12Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/14/sunday-sessions-at-the-library-bar-5/ Each week the session features compositions by a great jazz artist. The house band open with a couple of tunes and then musicians are invited up to join in. Featured composer: Bill EvansDate/Time: 14 November 2021, 2.30pm – 4.30pmHouse Band: Ayrton Foote (P), Scott Maynard (B), Mark Lockett (D)Venue: Library Bar, Courtney Place, Te Aro libraries performingarts Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:39:00 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/14/sunday-sessions-at-the-library-bar-5/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-11-13T17:39:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/11/jake-baxendale-stricking-moment/ Striking Moments “…that’s my way of preparation – to not be prepared. And that takes a lot of preparation!” – Lee Konitz What does it mean to prepare to be unprepared? Lee Konitz’s deft paradox represents a challenge to the improviser: how can one practice and prepare for improvising, while simultaneously aspiring to spontaneity, newness […] performingarts Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:16:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/11/jake-baxendale-stricking-moment/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-11-10T16:16:00Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/11/jake-baxendale-stricking-moment/ Striking Moments “…that’s my way of preparation – to not be prepared. And that takes a lot of preparation!” – Lee Konitz What does it mean to prepare to be unprepared? Lee Konitz’s deft paradox represents a challenge to the improviser: how can one practice and prepare for improvising, while simultaneously aspiring to spontaneity, newness […] performingarts Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/11/jake-baxendale-stricking-moment/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-11-10T00:00:00Z -41.2939549 174.7814125 Forresters Lane, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/07/sunday-sessions-at-the-library-bar-4/ Each week the session features compositions by a great jazz artist. The house band open with a couple of tunes and then musicians are invited up to join in. Featured composer: Arthur SchwartzDate/Time: 7 November 2021, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, House Band: Louis Thompson-Munn (p), Daniel Yeabsley (b), Mark Lockett (d)Venue: Library Bar, Courtney Place, Te Aro libraries performingarts Sat, 06 Nov 2021 17:38:00 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/07/sunday-sessions-at-the-library-bar-4/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-11-06T17:38:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/04/frank-talbot-quartet-2/ As a regular member of the Rodger Fox Big Band, Royal New Zealand Air Force Band and Julie Lamb Outfit, as well as playing with many shorter projects including twice touring Europe with the JM Jazz World Orchestra, Frank Talbot is a stalwart of the local scene.  Having completed jazz and classical training at the […] performingarts Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:27:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/11/04/frank-talbot-quartet-2/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-11-03T14:27:00Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/31/sunday-sessions-at-the-library-bar-3/ Each week the session features compositions by a great jazz artist. The house band open with a couple of tunes and then musicians are invited up to join in. Featured composer: Frank SinatraDate/Time: 31 October 2021, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, House Band: Alex Bolton (g), Seth Boy (b), Mark Lockett (d)Venue: Library Bar, Courtney Place, Te Aro libraries performingarts Sat, 30 Oct 2021 17:50:00 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/31/sunday-sessions-at-the-library-bar-3/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-10-30T17:50:00Z https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/28/callum-allardice-quartet-2/ Three time winner of Jazz Composition of the Year award, Callum Allardice, presents his original music, including some fresh new compositions. Callum Allardice QuarteFeaturing: Callum Allardice – Guitar, Leonardo Coghini – Piano, Johnny Lawrence – Bass, Hikurangi Schaverien- Kaa – DrumsDate: Thur 28 October 2021, 7.30pmVenue: Lovebite, 2 Forresters LanePrice: Tickets available on Eventfinda.co.nz performingarts Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:16:00 GMT https://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/28/callum-allardice-quartet-2/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-10-27T14:16:00Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/28/callum-allardice-quartet-2/ Three time winner of Jazz Composition of the Year award, Callum Allardice, presents his original music, including some fresh new compositions. Callum Allardice QuarteFeaturing: Callum Allardice – Guitar, Leonardo Coghini – Piano, Johnny Lawrence – Bass, Hikurangi Schaverien- Kaa – DrumsDate: Thur 28 October 2021, 7.30pmVenue: Lovebite, 2 Forresters LanePrice: Tickets available on Eventfinda.co.nz performingarts Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:16:00 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/28/callum-allardice-quartet-2/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-10-27T14:16:00Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/17/sunday-sessions-at-the-library/ Each week the session features compositions by a great jazz artist. The house band open with a couple of tunes and then musicians are invited up to join in. Sunday Sessions at the Library BarFeatured composer: Herb EllisDate/Time: 17 October 2021, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, House Band: Jamie Pye (g), Seth boy (b), Mark Lockett (d)Venue: The … Continue reading Sunday Sessions at the Library Bar libraries performingarts Sat, 16 Oct 2021 17:48:00 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/17/sunday-sessions-at-the-library/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-10-16T17:48:00Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/14/lily-rose-shaw-quartet/ “Lily Rose Shaw is an up and coming artist in the Pōneke jazz scene, a graduate of the jazz programme at Te Kōki, NZSM who was singled out as one of the musicians who is “really shining . . . a great composer”. Lily has been gigging regularly around Wellington with bands such as OdESSA, … Continue reading Lily Rose Shaw Quartet performingarts Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:15:00 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/14/lily-rose-shaw-quartet/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-10-13T17:15:00Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/10/sunday-sessions-at-the-library-bar-2/ Each week the session features compositions by a great jazz artist. libraries performingarts Sat, 09 Oct 2021 17:53:00 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/10/sunday-sessions-at-the-library-bar-2/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-10-09T17:53:00Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/03/sunday-sessions-at-the-library-bar/ Each week the session features compositions by a great jazz artist. The house band open with a couple of tunes and then musicians are invited up to join in. Featured composer: Thelonius MonkHouse Band: Duncan Haynes (P), Daniel Yeabsley (B), Mark Lockett (D)Date and time: Sunday, 03 Oct 2021, 2.30-4.30pmVenue: The Library Bar, 1/53 Courtenay … Continue reading Sunday Sessions at The Library Bar libraries performingarts Sat, 02 Oct 2021 16:11:00 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/10/03/sunday-sessions-at-the-library-bar/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-10-02T16:11:00Z http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/09/30/umar-zakaria-trio-new-date/ COVID 2 Level 2 restriction apply. covid-19 health performingarts Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:53:00 GMT http://www.wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2021/09/30/umar-zakaria-trio-new-date/ Wellington Jazz Cooperative 2021-09-29T16:53:00Z