Wednesday 20 November 7:30-9:30pm
Ticketed Event:
$40 Admission
$30 CJC Members
$20 Students & Unwaged
$10 School-Age (with adult)
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Waypeople
A musical journey through the Tao Te Ching, using lyrics from Ursula K. Le Guin’s powerful and poetic English language version, Waypeople juxtaposes contemporary jazz and songwriting with ancient Chinese wisdom, creating a sonic accompaniment to the themes of the unseen, unheard, unnamable Tao, “wu-wei” (not-doing) and true Power.
Led by saxophonist/composer Jake Baxendale, sung by Chelsea Prastiti and anchored by the guzheng (Chinese string instrument) of renowned performer Jia Ling, Waypeople is a listening experience that will resonate with listeners long after the final notes sound.
Commissioned for the 2023 Wellington Jazz Festival, this is the first performance since.
FEATURING
Chelsea Prastiti - vocals
Jia Ling - guzheng
Jake Baxendale - alto sax & bass clarinet
Callum Passells - saxophones
Daniel Hayles - piano
Johnny Lawrence - bass
Cory Champion - drums
We have partnered with the Creative Jazz Club Aotearoa to bring you a Winter Series programme! Every Wednesday from 7:30pm.
CJC Creative Jazz Club Aotearoa presents original contemporary jazz and improvised music. Artist-led, and running almost uninterrupted since 2009, they host the finest musicians from around New Zealand, and frequent international guests, providing a platform to bring composing jazz musicians and audiences together.
