Taranaki Jazz Club

Ben Wilcock and the Jelly Rolls
They play hard, they swing hard, they groove hard!
Three extraordinary musicians:
Ben Wilcock – piano, John Rae – drums, Dan Yeabsley – bass & sax
NZ Musician said: ‘Ben Wilcock and The Jelly Rolls have been a mainstay on the NZ jazz scene for the last 15 years. Their two studio albums are a collection of stride and piano trio jazz, with the pervasive pianistic influences of Garner, Waller, and Jamal. This is no mean feat to pull off convincingly. Drummer John Rae, and upright bass player Dan Yeabsley are excellent foils for Wilcock’s exploits, and obviously also have an appreciation and understanding of the music and associated vocab they are playing.’
Doors open 3.45, eftpos & cash, casual $30, members $20, NP Club $25, students $10. Cabaret tables, dance floor, bar, table snack menu.