Announcement: Jazz in the Park Update
We regret to inform you that Jazz in the Park will not be held this year. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to bringing the music back in the future.
Thank you for your understanding!
O’Hagan Home Loan and Insurances Jazz in the Park, a cornerstone event of the Whakatāne Summer Arts Festival.
We are extremely grateful to the sponsors and supporters who made the event possible and whose contribution helped raise essential funds for Arts Whakatāne. Please choose our supporters when you shop and do business - supporting those who support the community means we all share in the success of a thriving, compassionate community that's there for you when you need it most.
Principal Sponsor
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Gold Sponsor
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Partners
Bands
Four bands, based locally and regionally, Big Tasty (Auckland), Miho Jazz Orchestra (Auckland), and EBOPer Jazz (Local) have presented their ability to perform and entertain at a professional and engaging level. The range of bands will provide a variety of music to keep you moving.
BIG TASTY
Big Tasty is an electrifying 8-piece funk and soul band that captivates audiences with their unique blend of classic funk and soul with an authentic Aotearoa sounds. Drawing inspiration from bands like Earth Wind and Fire, L.A.B and Fat Freddy’s Drop, There’s something for any listener to love.
Miho Jazz Orchestra
Miho’s Jazz Orchestra (MJO) has had a remarkable journey since its inception in 2011.
Formed as a one off recording project to help raise funds for Miho’s New Zealand home town of Christchurch after the earthquakes, the band ended up having so much fun they decided to continue performing and making music.
They have released 8 albums, 3 EPs (one recorded at Sun studios in Memphis) and toured Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the States in the past ten years.
MJO has charted numerous times in the NZ album charts, reaching #10 showing with “Bumpy Road” in 2015 and #8 with "Accidental Journey" in 2018. Quite a feat for a J-Pop, Cubano, Pacific infused Jazz instrumental ensemble!
Miho’s unique style choices and open storytelling stage presence evoke the fun and mischievous mix of flavours in her music. MJO’s exciting exploration of different genres has lead to sold out shows, headline spots in festivals and much acclaim.
EBOPers Jazz Band
The EBOPers are a jazz/big band who play a variety of entertaining pop, funk and jazz pieces. The 15-20 band members range in age and play sax's, trombones, trumpets and percussion. They are directed by Jeshua Oram and have recently played at the Light Festival and during the Christmas Parade.
