The Stevie Rice Trio are an International collective with impeccable pedigree. From Belfast, Liverpool and Iowa, all now reside in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Local jazz from imported musicians!
Stevie Rice - A multi-instrumentalist from Belfast, Ireland, now based in Dunedin, New Zealand, known for his saxophone and guitar skills, blending jazz, blues, rock, and pop in his performances. He is a well-traveled musician who has appeared at international festivals and shared stages with notable artists such as Van Morrison and Gary Moore.
Nathan Berg - Nathan was born into a creative, artistic and well-travelled family in Iowa City. However, Nathan considers Lawrence, Kansas, his hometown because he grew up there and became immersed in its “creative energy”. At the young age of 15, he started a jazz studies degree at the University of North Texas. Soon, he was on the road performing as a “fulltime jazz bassist”
Carl Woodward - Carl started performing at the age of 15 before commencing studies in his home town of Liverpool. He has gone on to play and record around the world, touring for many years across Europe billed with acts as diverse as Tower of Power, Dream Theatre, Paul Weller, The Christians, Roy Haynes, Elvin Jones, Michael Brecker and Joe Bonamassaa. From bars and Jazz clubs, theatres, festivals and stadiums, one of the highlights was playing the Royal Albert Hall whilst touring with B.B. King.
