WJC Presents: George Garzone

"I'm not the master of the sax, George Garzone is." - Michael Brecker

WJC in association with CJC Creative Jazz Club and Orange Studios, proudly present a master of the tenor saxophone: George Garzone. The most highly renowned musician and educator, Garzone visits New Zealand for the first time for a series of intimate shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

A veteran jazzman, George Garzone has appeared on more than 20 recordings. In addition, Garzone has guested in many situations, touring Europe with Jamaaladeen Tacuma and performing with Danilo Perez, Joe Lovano, Jack DeJohnette, Rachel Z, and John Patitucci among others. He is a member of the Grammy-winning Joe Lovano Nonet, and performed and recorded with this group at the Village Vanguard.

Join this legend for an up-close performance accompanied by Kevin Field on piano, Mostyn Cole on bass and Mark Lockett on drums