Sunday, 28th of August
West Coast Jazz Band
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Aldrich Cecilio
Sunday 31st July, 4.30 - 7.30pm, at the Waikato Commerce Club 4.30-7.30
Adm. $15 public 0r $10 members
The West Coast Jazz Band are a five-piece jazz combo based around the Raglan area. The band specialises in playing straight-ahead jazz tunes and standards, from the “cool” styles of the late '50s, through to the present day.
Formed during 2012, with the nucleus of: Greg Taylor – piano, Jack Porima – bass and Bill Forrest on saxophone, the band has steadily progressed to include drummer Freddy Limbert and trumpet player Grant Mason. Each member has played in previous outfits, which subsequently led to a commonality between the players – the love of jazz. Their main influences include; Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Ahmad Jamal, Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk and the like.
This, along with accumulative musical skill, dedication, and a desire to push their musical boundaries, ultimately led to the forming of the band.
Our supporting artist this month is talented violinist Aldrich Cecilio. A student at St John's College, Aldrich can be found most Saturdays at the Frankton Markets where he has attracted a popular following. Aldrich is active in various school bands, cultural groups, the orchestra and the Liturgy musical team.
