Music of the Month | Wāhine in Jazz

Get swept up in the energising rhythms forged by trailblazing women in this Music of the Month performance by Wāhine in Jazz collective. This Tāmaki Makaurau-based group advocates for and promotes the development of female jazz musicians in Aotearoa, with the desire to generate change in the music industry. Already Wāhine in Jazz has built a stronger community by increasing the visibility of women in jazz and fostering sustainable careers for women by advocating for fair pay. A perfect accompaniment to our current exhibition Modern Women: Flight of Time, which shines a spotlight on the pioneering women who made modern art.

For this special occasion, WIJ has curated a band of formidable local talent consisting of Minju Kim (tenor saxophone), Jenna Aspeling (alto saxophone), Crystal Choi (piano), Kat Tomacruz (guitar), Wren Probett (bass), Wynefred Wang (voice) and honorary wahine, Maximilian Crook (drums). Performing original music, the Wāhine in Jazz group is a representation of some of Aotearoa's finest contemporary musicians.

This event is free, no booking required.

Image credit: courtesy of the artists.