Jazz on the Moon - Jake Baxendale

$15 pizzas! Wednesday is a great day to drop by Moon in Newtown

Each week we have Jazz duos from 7pm for free each week and pizzas slinging from 5pm.

This year we are having more regular chef's special pizzas, so be sure to ask the Moon crew what the latest pizza is this week

This week's jazz duo is brought to you by Jake Baxendale

Born and raised in Golden Bay, Jake Baxendale is a Wellington-based alto saxophonist and composer. In his music, as in his life, Jake demonstrates a freedom of expression, love of nature, and a community orientated mindset heavily influenced by his upbringing.

Jake graduated from NZSM in 2011 with a Bachelor and Post Graduate Diploma in jazz performance, and played regularly with John Rae’s eclectic ensemble, The Troubles.

In 2016 Jake secured the Edwin Carr scholarship towards composition lessons in New York City with Darcy James Argue, Miguel Zenon, Dave Douglas, and Jon Irabagon, and saxophone lessons with David Binney, Loren Stillman, and Michael Attias.

Jake's favourite Moon pizza is the Suzi Quatro (four cheese)