Join us at the Auckland Town Hall to listen to some beautiful jazz tunes at the 2023 Auckland Arts Festival.
Whirimako Black, Allana Goldsmith, Leon Wharekura and Dixon Nacey
Photo: AAF
For He Kete Waiata multi-award-winner Whirimako Black (MNZM) (Ngāi Tūhoe) brings her dynamic performance energy and dulcet tones, performing original material as well as jazz standards in both te reo Māori and English.
Joining this legend onstage are bilingual vocal stars Allana Goldsmith (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tai) and Leon Wharekura (Ngaati Mahuta, Ngaati Whaawhaakia, Waikato) with Dixon Nacey (Mangaia, Rarotonga), musical director extraordinaire.
A great band joins the singer, adding to the rich and versatile sounds of soul and jazz. They are:
- Dixon Nacey - guitar / musical director
- Roger Manins - saxophone
- Mike Booth - trumpet
- Ben Turua - bass
- Mickey Ututaonga - drums
- Mark Baynes on piano with Allana Goldsmith
- Joe Kaptein on piano with Leon Wharekura and Whirimako Black.
- Justin Kereama - taonga puoro
First on stage is Allana Goldsmith:
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Leon Wharekura's set:
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Welcome to the stage Whirimako Black:
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Recording Engineer: Adrian Hollay
Producer: Adrian Hollay
