The Alibis
Their classy, horn driven swing music and jump blues appeals to music lovers and dancers alike. The Alibis' sound has been influenced by swing and jump blues combos from the 1950s rhythm and blues era and the neo-swing revival of the late 1990s. The Alibis sensibly avoid the over-familiar tunes in this 50s-style of jazz-pop (mercifully no Louis Jordan overkill) and keep the music tight'n'tidy... Jump blues is good-time music and they sound like they are having a good time doing it.

The Buskers
The Buskers include some of Auckland’s top musicians and have developed a unique sound and a reputation for their highly skilled and memorable music. Their members have worked with artists like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Barnes, Tommy Emmanuel, Bryan Ferry, John Mayer, and many more. The band includes guitar/vocals, bass, drums and keys/vocals and they perform regularly at pubs, corporate functions and weddings all over the country. Their sound is a mix of rock, funk, blues and pop and their set covers a wide range of music, including songs by Jimi Hendrix, U2, Crowded House, Ben Harper, Ray Charles, Tom Petty, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, The Police, The Commitments, The Black Crowes, and many more. The Buskers will be sure to give a memorable and unique performance at your next event!!

Listen to a sample of The Buskers live here

Dr Sanchez
For the last 10 years Dr Sanchez has played professionally as a Latin Guitarist all over Europe and Australasia. From session work in recording studios in Sweden, Street performances in Barcelona and contracts with most of the large hotel chains such as Hilton, Versace, and Sheraton, Dr Sanchez has worked the spectrum of live guitar performances as a soloist and with other musicians for large corporate functions such as the Gold Coast Indy and the Americas Cup. One of the few permanent professional performers of Spanish and South American music in New Zealand, Dr Sanchez has developed his improvisational skill in instrumental guitar into a full time occupation - averaging around 260 performances a year. Dr Sanchez plays a mixture of traditional Mediterranean and South American songs, from artists such as Paco de Lucia, Armik, Ottmar Liebert and Santana..right thru to original tracks that lean more toward progressive beats fused with nylon string guitar..all improvised and dynamic.

Fitz & Starts
This instrumental jazz/funk duo includes two of New Zealand's top musicians on keyboards and guitar. This duo performs classic songs as instrumentals adapted to the jazz/funk genre. This duo can play as quietly as you need and will only take up a small amount of space. Great for smaller venues with volume restrictions. Suitable for functions and weddings, Fitz & Starts will add a touch of class to your event.

Jazzabelle
Jazzabelle features the rich, warm, alto voice of Mira Lacey, backed by some of New Zealand's finest jazz musicians. Mira's unique, sophisticated style is reminiscent of jazz divas Julie London and Peggy Lee. JAZZABELLE performs Mira's own arrangements of jazz, blues and pop standards creating a lively ambience for any private function.

Love Jones
It's smooth, it's funky, it's sophisticated. Imagine your favorite soul classics, old school jams, funkly grooves and nu soul deconstructed and recreated with the wicked vocals of Leza Corban (Strawpeople, Union), the tasty Ryan Monga laying down the beats for the legendary Ardijah and groovin on the african drum with the Love Jones, and the sizzling Mr Karl Benton (Groovadelica) tearing up the keyboards. It's so hot it should be illegal! Leza has delved into her record collection and picked some of the sexiest, smoothest and sassiest tunes ever made. We're talking Al Green, Erykah Badu, Aretha, Sade, Angie Stone, Stevie Wonder, Luther ... they do it all. The Love Jones is for those who want a sophisticated atmosphere with a contemporary edge. It's for relaxing, chilling, having a little dance if you feel the need, but mainly it's about gorgeous muisc done gorgeously!

Maximiliano 
This Brasilian guitarist arrived in New Zealand two years ago and set about meeting and playing with various groups. He spent one and a half years playing with Ronnie Talor of “The Pbaraohs” fame and then moved on playing with various other local groups until he finally got a recording contract with Kahu Records. He has studied the style of many famous guitarists, including Jiimny Hendnx and George Benson and it was a highlight of his career to be support for George Benson in Auckland recently. His influences include Chet Baker, John Cohrane, Charlie Parker, Bill Rivers and many more.

Nairobi Trio
Since their inception in 1989, Nairobi Trio have become New Zealand's favourite jazz band, touring regularly throughout the world, appearing at major festivals in New Zealand, the UK, Europe, Australia and Asia. Now in their 20th year together, Nairobi Trio are more passionate about their music than ever. They have released a total of eight albums together.
The Nairobi Trio can also provide entertainment for weddings, corporate functions and anywhere that music is required. From light, atmospheric jazz to rock and dance music, we cover the whole spectrum.

The Rodger Fox Band (6 - 10 Piece)
This bands draws from the wealth of experience from the full Rodger Fox Big Band and delivers a full packed show of classic hits material. Full repertorie list is available on request. Over the past this band has performed at high level corporate functions throughout New Zealand such as the SkyCity Convention Centre Opening, The House Of The Year Awards, The BNZ Bank Ball, The Martinborough Wines & Food Festival.

The Rodger Fox Big Band
The most exciting and successful Big Band to come out of New Zealand is the verdict of all that see and hear The Rodger Fox Big Band. The Rodger Fox Big Band has recorded 17 albums/CD's including two live recordings from its appearances at the Montreux International Jazz Festivals, one at the Vanguard Studio's in New York City, which featured premier jazz artists Guitarist John Scofield, Bassist Ron McClure and Trumpeter Tom Harrell. Other recordings have featured performances by Bobby Shew, Gary Grant and Bill Reichenbach and a host of New Zealand stars, with its latest release “Ain't That The Truth” featuring the great Jon Papenbrook on Trumpet. The Rodger Fox Big Band has also appeared in concert with some of the biggest names in jazz and contemporary music such as; Randy Crawford, Shirley Bassey, Bob Sheppard, Louie Bellson, Arturo Sandoval, Gregg Bissonette, Joe Williams, Buddy De Franco, Steve Houghton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dave Weckl, Bill Cunliffe, David Clayton-Thomas, Charley Davis, Bill Reichbach, John Fedchock, Bruce Paulson, Lee Musiker Charlie Musselwhite to name but a few. Touring has also seen The Rodger Fox Big Band perform at some of the biggest jazz and international music events throughout the world.

Soulkiss
Neither a live band nor a DJ set, the Soulkiss trio re-interprets hits of soul, funk and pop; from the classics to the latest tunes. Classy and daring, the trio’s repertoire ranges from elegant latin chillout, to audacious pop remakes, to funky upbeat workouts - in one to three 45-minute sets in venues of all sizes. Featuring the soulful voice of Marshall Smith, guitar maestro Tom Fox, & the exotic, old skool funk samples of Mardo El Noor - Soulkiss is the most original a covers band can get!

Voxnova
The sound: Imagine Stefan Grappeli’s jazz violin combined with the world famous Gipsy Kings – and you have Voxnova. Line-up: Spanish guitars, jazz violin, double bass and Latin percussion. Vocals in Spanish, French, English, Portuguese. Repertoire: includes, Gypsy Kings, French Gipsy Swing, Brazilian, and Cuban compositions. Combos: Trio for cocktails, quartet for dinner/dance, to 5 piece plus guests for festivals, corporate and concerts. Events: any event type at all – in 12 years we have done them all. Weddings: A specialty as we perform classical compositions during the ceremony, cocktail music for changing the energy immediately after, romantic music for dinner and dance music to finish. The older participants appreciate the classic Latin repertoire while the young exhibit their salsa dancing skills. In other words – rhythmic without being loud. Atmosphere: If you are looking for the quintessential French Gipsy village café atmosphere we are happy to oblige.