Auckland Jazz and Blues Club

Welcome to the home of jazz in Auckland

Birkenhead RSA, Recreation Drive, Birkenhead.

Please see EVENTS section for weekly concert details.

($10 members/$25 non-members - cash only)


The club was formed around 1992 to further the interests of jazz & blues music in Auckland.

The club has a membership of around 250 and has regular club nights every Tuesday evening at the Birkenhead RSA.

Concerts start at 7.30pm and finish at 9.30pm with a break at half time. Meals are available before the concert. Full bar service.

Ample off-street parking. Come early to secure your seating.

Each night features a different local or out of town band.. Sometimes an International star makes an appearance.

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JOHN LEIGH CALDER

  • Birkenhead RSA Recreation Drive Birkenhead, Auckland New Zealand (map)

John Leigh Calder - International Bassist/Vocalist is back in NewZealand until March 2024 from London where he is based.
Originally from NZ Northland John started his music career 60 years ago where he formed his first band with school friend Bill Taitoka who later became Billy T James. John has spent many years in Sydney where he has had the pleasure of featuring some of Australia's best Jazz Musicians over the years in his lineup's and in recent years has been building up a reputation performing around the London & UK Jazz circuit.

John Leigh Calder - bass/vocals
Matt Watson - piano-
Pete France- tenor sax
Andrew Keegan - drums

Members $10 cash
Non-members $25 cash
Non-member contact registration required at time of entry.

Earlier Event: January 30
LOVE SQUARE
Later Event: February 13
FOURTUNE QUARTET