Lewis McCallum - alto sax & synthophone
Ben Turua - bass
Steve Thomas - drums
Jazz Beats
Lewis McCallum is one of New Zealands most exciting and innovative musicians, well known for dealing out fiery shows on the saxophone in the clubs of Auckland. Lewis brings his deep knowledge of jazz to the stage and studio, fusing it with modern forms of dance and beats culture, resulting in a truly unique sound.
Lewis is a well established producer, having created two albums of his own original music: Wake (2007) and Syntheology (2010) which will be released in Japan on the label Wonderful Noise. Both albums feature NZs premiere vocalists: Mara TK, Francis Kora, Esther Stephens, Tama Waipara, Cherie Mathieson, Deva Mahal.
Lewis has also worked with Riki Gooch (Eru Dangerspiel), Hollie Smith, Opensouls, Relax-o-matic Project, Batucada Sound Machine and also played a large role in recording Julien Dynes Pins & Digits album.
Lewis McCallum is one of those rare musicians who is not afraid to embrace the new, while retaining elements of jazz & soul in his music. His time is now, so listen up! - Nathan Haines
McCallum is making music for the love of it, and it shows in how effortless, deep, and inventive it sounds.”- NZ HERALD - Scott Kara
Every Wednesday CJC presents a featured member artist or international guest at 1885 Britomart in downtown Auckland.
CJC
The Creative Jazz Club, is a proactive community of musicians and jazz fans (non-musicians) alike, who are committed to furthering the development of quality, improvised music in NZ. With its move to 1885, CJC aims to develop its programming of international artists, creating a unique performance space in Auckland for high calibre jazz artists and pianists to perform.
CJC Membership
As a CJC member, you get the chance to support and be a part of the community’s growth, and the opportunity to perform as part of its creative program.
Other Member benefits include a discounted entrance fee on the door, a discount on selected wine and beer on the bar and on two food items on CJC club nights. There is also the chance to go into the draw for a weekly prize of new jazz CDs, and when available, Members will also have the opportunity to win jazz concert tickets.
Membership is $40 a year. CJC is a non profit organisation and revenue goes back into CJC.
CJC was founded and is run by Roger Manins, Mark Robinson and Carolina Moon
