CJC Winter Series Launch: Oscar Lavën Quartet

Oscar Lavën Quartet (Wellington/Auckland)

Dynamic saxophonist & multi-instrumentalist Oscar Lavën joins forces with heavyweight musicians Jonathan Crayford, Mostyn Cole and Thomas Friggens, building musical bridges between Wellington and Auckland for a special concert to launch CJC’s new Winter series at Pah Homestead, with The Arts House Trust.

They will extrapolate on a selection of original music from Lavën's album 'Questions in Red', recently released on Thick Records to positive international acclaim, as well as some music written especially for this brand new ensemble.

Lavën has played with many notable artists such as John Beasley's MONKestra, Steve Gadd, James Carter, Dave Weckl, Peter Erskine, Clay Jenkins and more. His style draws on his eclectic musical background, constructing a unique accent built from a melange of early swing music, New Orleans traditional, classical music, blues, 50s Rock and Roll, and a healthy obsession with mid century saxophonists like John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon and Ornette Coleman. Don't miss this unique meeting of minds for one night only.

Featuring:
Oscar Lavën - saxophone
Jonathan Crayford- piano
Mostyn Cole - bass
Thomas Friggens - drums

Entry
$40 general admission
$30 CJC members
$20 Tertiary students
$15 School students (accompanied by responsible adult)

Door sales available unless sold out prior.

Doors: 7.30pm
Performance: 8-10pm(ish) with interval

CJC Creative Jazz Club Aotearoa

CJC Creative Jazz Club Aotearoa presents original contemporary jazz and improvised music, every Wednesday, 8-10pm.

Artist-led, and running almost uninterrupted since 2009, they host the finest musicians from around New Zealand, and frequent international guests, providing a platform to bring composing jazz musicians and audiences together.

CJC is pleased to partner with The Arts House Trust, to continue their mission, in a beautiful venue at the historic Pah Homestead, surrounded by contemprary art.

The Arts House Trust

The Arts House Trust is one of the country’s largest collections of contemporary New Zealand art with approximately 10,000 works held. Based at the Pah Homestead in Hillsborough, Tāmaki Makaurau, the Arts House Trust is an independent charitable entity which supports and promotes art and culture nationally through exhibitions, public programmes, art loans, workshops, concerts and events.