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Rodger Fox is a New Zealand trombonist, jazz educator, recording artist and leader of the Rodger Fox Big Band - his jazz band which he formed in 1973.
The Rodger Fox Big Band is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and once again they are heading out on tour for a very special show - this time interpreting songs from King Kapisi’s catalogue.
Fusing the modern big band sound with Aotearoa-New Zealand hip-hop, the Rodger Fox Big Band headlines this year’s Wellington Jazz Festival, collaborating with multi-award-winning Aotearoa hip-hop legend King Kapisi. This performance also features special guest, supremo blues vocalist Erna Ferry.
Rodger talks to Charlotte Ryan about the new tour.
Photo: Supplied
TOUR DATES:
October 19: Queenstown – Wakatipu High School Auditorium
October 20: Invercargill – The Civic Theatre
October 21: Oamaru – The Oamaru Opera House
October 22: Christchurch – The Piano
October 27: Wellington Jazz Festival – Michael Fowler Centre
November 12: Auckland, Bruce Mason Centre
Full Tour Information: www.rodgerfoxbigband.com