jazz bands

Jenny B (real name Giovanna Bersola) was born in Catania, Sicily and became well known in Italy then throughout Europe as the vocalist for the Italian Eurodance group Playahitty on hits, such as “The Summer Is Magic”. She was also the vocalist … Read More

– “I Will Wait For You” recorded by Marjan and the JazzMatics May 2017 Marjan and the Jazzmatics (Marjan – vocals, Ben Fernandez – piano, Trevor Thwaites – drums, Stu Johnstone – bass) are a versatile group playing an extensive repertoire of … Read More

Craig Williams and Prohibition Big Band members Stu Johnstone and Trevor Thwaites play as a jazz band for concerts and functions, as a backing band for other performers. Check out their recordings of: The Look of Love Softly as in a Morning … Read More

Vocalist John McGill and saxophonist Jim Langabeer, together with other guest soloists and Prohibition Big Band members play 1930s and 1940s music as the Prohibition Swingtet for concerts, swing dances themed “speak easy” events and other functions. The band is led by … Read More

The Prohibition Jazz Experience is a 12 piece (plus) jazz band comprising section leaders of Prohibition Big Band and other invited professional musicians, playing big band instrumental charts that are more challenging than most, and that showcase the various soloists’ talents. It … Read More

Jenny sings with jazz pianist Ben Fernandez and leads her Jennifer Eirena Trio and Quartet for jazz gigs, weddings and other functions. Check out the video clips below (also featuring Enrique Morales, Ben Fernandez, Stu Johnstone and Trevor Thwaites). Additional information is … Read More

Jim is a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist who has toured and recorded internationally with such world class performers as Sammy Davis Jnr, The Bee Gees, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Alan Broadbent and Mavis Rivers. Jim, a guest soloist with Prohibition Big Band, … Read More

Brett Lowe leads his 11-piece dance band, which has an extensive repertoire of 1920s and 1930s dance music. The band is available is available for concerts and other functions, and has been a regular and popular featured act at the annual Napier … Read More

Auckland jazz vocalist Hannah Goodin (nee Grant) performs a wide assortment of jazz, blues and soul songs with Trevor Thwaites, Stu Johnstone and Craig Williams; also known as the Craig Williams Trio. Check out some of their recordings: Pick Yourself Up Softly … Read More