International acclaimed drummer Steve Houghton performing in concert with Rodger Fox’s Wellington Jazz Orchestra.
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Steve Houghton (USA) performing with Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra
Tue 28 Sep 2010 @ 7:30pm
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International acclaimed drummer Steve Houghton performing in concert with Rodger Fox’s Wellington Jazz Orchestra.
STEVE HOUGHTON - BIO
Internationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator, Steve Houghton initially received acclaim at age twenty as the drummer with Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd. Since then he has shared stage and studio with luminaries Clay Jenkins, Toots Thielemans, Christian McBride, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Freddie Hubbard, Lyle Mays, Billy Childs, Pat LaBarbara, Arturo Sandoval, Joe Henderson, Karrin Allyson and Maureen McGovern,. Head of the drum/percussion program at Indiana University.
Wellington Jazz Orchestra- Bio
Wellington’s premier big band featuring the capitals 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, Joe Williams, Louie Bellson, Bob Sheppard, Bruce Forman, Bill Reichenbach, Jim Pugh and …….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, Michael Crawford, Mike Isacc
Trumpets: Lex French, Andrew Christenson, Chris Salley, Matt Hitti, Tom Moyer, Vaughn Roberts, Ben Hunt
Trombones: Christopher Fox, Nick Van Dijk, Damian Forlong, Kurt Gibson, David Bremner
Rhythm Section:
Anita VanDijk -Piano, Nick Granville - Guitar, Nick Tipping - Bass, Ian Parker - Drums
Student tickets will be required to show student ID on entry
Doors open 5PM, Show starts 7.30PM
STEVE HOUGHTON - BIO
Internationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator, Steve Houghton initially received acclaim at age twenty as the drummer with Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd. Since then he has shared stage and studio with luminaries Clay Jenkins, Toots Thielemans, Christian McBride, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Freddie Hubbard, Lyle Mays, Billy Childs, Pat LaBarbara, Arturo Sandoval, Joe Henderson, Karrin Allyson and Maureen McGovern,. Head of the drum/percussion program at Indiana University.
Wellington Jazz Orchestra- Bio
Wellington’s premier big band featuring the capitals 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, Joe Williams, Louie Bellson, Bob Sheppard, Bruce Forman, Bill Reichenbach, Jim Pugh and …….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, Michael Crawford, Mike Isacc
Trumpets: Lex French, Andrew Christenson, Chris Salley, Matt Hitti, Tom Moyer, Vaughn Roberts, Ben Hunt
Trombones: Christopher Fox, Nick Van Dijk, Damian Forlong, Kurt Gibson, David Bremner
Rhythm Section:
Anita VanDijk -Piano, Nick Granville - Guitar, Nick Tipping - Bass, Ian Parker - Drums
Student tickets will be required to show student ID on entry
Doors open 5PM, Show starts 7.30PM
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