The Best Events to Check Out at the 2017 Wellington Jazz Festival
What to see, dance to, eat and stumble across.
Wellington Jazz Festival is a huge event crammed into just a few days — this year's lineup features 100 gigs in just five days. It would be a challenge to see even a small percentage of all that's on offer, but the diverse program means there's something for all levels of jazz knowledge, from fairweather fans who just want some pleasant background music while they drink beer to hardcore followers who are amped to encounter some of the jazz world's biggest names.
Keep your evenings free from 7-11 June and head along to a show or two, with cocktails and kai on either side. Here's your guide of what to see, dance to, eat and stumble across.
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EventHarold López-Nussa Trio
Sun, 11 Jun, 2017
The Opera House Wellington, Te Aro
Pianist and Cuban cutie.
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EventBill Frisell
Wed, 7 Jun, 2017
The Opera House Wellington, Te Aro
One of the most influential and skilled guitarists out there.
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EventJazz Bites
Wed, 7 Jun - Sun, 11 Jun 2017
Auckland Various, Auckland
Have your jazz and eat it too.
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EventSeoul Jazz
Sat, 10 Jun, 2017
The Opera House Wellington, Te Aro
Probably the first Kiwi-Korean jazz group.
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EventJazz Jam: Meow
Wed, 7 Jun - Sun, 11 Jun 2017
Meow, Te Aro
The dancing on tables, swinging from chandeliers segment of the festival.
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EventThe Comet Is Coming
Sat, 10 Jun, 2017
The Opera House Wellington, Te Aro
Forget your preconceptions of what jazz sounds like.