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Welcome to the 2008 New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival, with an action packed programme featuring a breathtaking line up of acclaimed international and New Zealand artists in both ticketed and free events.
Covering a broad range of styles we present The Press Headliner Series which includes American master of Funk Maceo Parker; Grammy nominated (17 times) jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour, blues genius Georgie Fame, Australian wonders of music Deni Hines and James Morrison and New Zealand’s own jazz great Nathan Haines.
Our Cavell Leitch Jazz in the Hall series includes a varied line up of jazz, blues, funk and gospel presented by a talent line up from the USA, Australia and New Zealand.
Our popular weekend ‘Jazz in the Lanes’ returns creating a wonderful atmosphere in SOL Square, our lunchtime concerts, Jazz City Series, Jazz at the Loons and our programme of Jazz in The Cathedral all promise to provide many hours of fantastic entertainment.
A special thanks to all our sponsors, your ongoing support makes the continued success of the Festival possible!
Jodi Wright
Director