Saturday July 22nd is the first of a two night take over of Neck of the Woods by Jazz Auckland and Hendrick's Gin called ELEMENTAL JAZZ as part of the ELEMENTAL Festival 2023.

Part one, we present a special night of live music featuring Wellington based producer/musician Cory Champion with his Clear Path Ensemble and fellow Wellingtonian based vocalist/musician Arjuna Oakes, accompanied by his band. Support on the turnies will be in the shape of DJ's Kenny Sterling and Hudge (95bFM).

Clear Path Ensemble will be hitting Auckland fresh off the back of their critically acclaimed international release “Solar Eclipse” released on UK based label Soundway Records.
The album channels elements of moody electronic soundscapes fused with synth hooks and moments of intense free-jazz like intensity all under the new contemporary nu-jazz umbrella.

Full Live line up:
Johnny Lawrence - bass
Daniel Hayles - keys
Ato Baidoo - percussion
Cory Champion - drums

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Kicking us off though, Arjuna Oakes will take the stage with his live band for a set of material from his recent 'six' EP’s - this is Arjuna’s final show before he re-locates to London, so don’t miss this incredible performer before he blows up!

Full Live line up:
Arjuna Oakes - vocals/keyboard
Harrison Scholes - bass
Jo Jenkins - guitar
Lennox Grootjans - drums
James Macewan - trumpet/percussion