City Jazz pianist, Rob Glen, plays a selection of Jazz items at the end of the formal opening of the new Council Chamber, on 20 December 1979. The building was dedicated by Mr David Brown, President of the Palmerston North Minister's Association.
The New Valley Stompers, a traditional jazz group from Wellington, performing at the Willow Park Tavern as part of the monthly Club Day Concert held by the Manawatū Jazz Club. L-R: Graham Kelly (keyboard/vocals) Brian Smythe (banjo) Bill West (trumpet/vocals) Barry Carter (washboard) Chris Caudwell (trombone) Dave Thompson (clarinet) and Roger Metcalfe (sousaphone). Vocalist Marian Price-Carter joined the group for a number of pieces.
The first meeting in the new Council Chamber for Palmerston North was presided over by the Mayor, Brian Elwood. Palmerston North jazz pianist, Ron Glen, played a selection of jazz items at the end of the formal opening of the new Council Chamber, on 20 December 1979. The bulding was dedicated by Mr David Brown, President of the Palmerston North Minister's Association.
In 1940s Palmerston North, dance bands were in demand to play Saturday night halls, clubs and special occasions. Mel Creighton’s band, named The Aces, is set to play at one such venue, perhaps the ANA Dance Hall (later the Astoria Ballroom) in George Street. The band played many such halls, such as the old Oddfellows Hall in Cuba Street, A&P Hall at the Showgrounds. They also were popular for country dances in smaller towns like Opiki, Rongotea and Rangiotu. The named members of the band were: Mel Creighton (piano), Jack Creighton (double bass, father of Mel), Jeff Everson (drums). The other three members remain unnamed, but they were brothers. There signature card themed decorations appear with them in this photograph.
Arahi Hagger (drums) performing with Clazz at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Ray Woodley (banjo) performing with the Riverside Jazz Band at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Bassist Jim Wilson performing at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Emanon performing at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival. L-R: John Carson (piano) Don Loveday (bass) Jeff Baker (drums) Pam Carson (leader/vocals)
Barry Goold (drums) performing with Mink at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Flugelhornist performing with the Queen City Big Band at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Marama Iwihora (guitar) performing with Clazz at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
The Queen City Big Band performing at the Anniversary Ball for the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival. Personnel includes: Georgina Duder, Jackie Field, Geraldine Kelly, Aidan McBride-Stewart, Joe Murray, Ashley Stansfield (vocals) Katerine Ingram, Aaron Penman (alto saxophones) John Callesen, Matthew Smith (tenor saxophone) Chris Knight (baritone saxophone) Hamish Arthur, Mike Young, Alistair McMillan, Nick Travaglia (trombones) Joe Allen, Russell Brooke, Dave Johnstone, Grant Langdon (trumpets) Stuart Haynes (piano) Greg Tuohey (guitar) Matt Penman (bass) Malcolm Taylor (drums) Merv Thomas (director)
Simon Rae (bass) performing with the Black and White Jazz Band from New Plymouth Boys’ High School at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Tony Roberts (bass/vocals) performing with Clazz at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Rosemary Rudman, Secretary of the Manawatū Jazz Club, being presented with a trophy at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Erna Ferry singing with the Manawatū Jazz Club Big Band at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Noel Watts (trumpet), leader of the Riverside Jazz Band, performing at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Guitarist Bob McNeely performing at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Tim Williams and Friends performing at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival. L-R: Vern Clare (drums) Tim Williams (violin) Jim Wilson (bass) Bob McNeely (guitar)
In Good Company performing at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival. L-R: Julian Russell (piano) Verdi Mattar (trumpet) Bruce Foster (Trombone) Jim Wilson (bass) Frank Jackson (drums)
Blue Bossa Jazz Ensemble performing at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival. L-R: Gary Wilby (piano) Lance Philip (drums) Murray Biggs (soprano saxophone) Alistair McLeod (bass) Colin Chase (congas)
Brian Geoghan (trumpet/vocal) performing with Jazz-A-Plenty at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
The Brian Geoghan Sextet performing at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival. L-R: Jack Claridge (vibes/effects) Vern Clare (drums) Brian Geoghan (trumpet/vocal) Jim Wilson (bass) John Nicholson (clarinet) Bob McNeely (guitar)
Ray Heath (clarinet) performing with The Valley Stompers at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Manawatu Jazz Club presents.....Jazz 81. Palmerston North Opera House. Saturday May 30th 1.30pm, Sunday May 31st 1.30pm. Door sales only. Children under 15 half price. 8pm concert featuring Roger Fox Big Band of Wellington. Watch your local paper for further details." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.
Hugh King (alto saxophone) performing with Saxomania at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Cedric Sutherland (piano) performing with Breakthu at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
Paul Sanders (trombone) performing with Jazz-A-Plenty at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival.
The Queen City Big Band performing at the 25th Annual Manawatū Jazz Festival. Personnel includes: Katerine Ingram, Aaron Penman (alto saxophones) John Callesen, Matthew Smith (tenor saxophone) Chris Knight (baritone saxophone) Hamish Arthur, Mike Young, Alistair McMillan, Nick Travaglia (trombones) Joe Allen, Russell Brooke, Dave Johnstone, Grant Langdon (trumpets) Stuart Haynes (piano) Greg Tuohey (guitar) Matt Penman (bass) Malcolm Taylor (drums) Merv Thomas (director)