Ed's Jazz Club
Every Thursday from 6pm - 8pm, Fat Eddie's on the Terrace
Ed's Jazz Club! Come on down to Fat Eddie's on the Terrace for some fabulous jazz. You can book Reserved Seating ($15) which guarantees you the best seat in the house or General Admission ($10)
Thursday 19 May - Sidecar 1
Featuring Mike Kime on bass, Gavin Shepherd on piano, Lou Moverly on drums, Matt Davis on saxophone and Mike Bickers on trumpet.
The band was formed to primarily play the music of Miles Davis, primarily from the 1960’s with Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. Side Car 1 also plays a smattering of classics and standards, but with the 1960’s aesthetic.
Get set of an evening of cool, sophisticated jazz featuring the catalogue of Miles, the eternal modernist.
Come on up to Fat Eddie's for Ed's Jazz Club, every Thursday night. Reserved Seating will get you your own table on the main floor (best seats in the house) or grab a spot anywhere else with a General Admission ticket. Fat Eddie's have a delicious menu and of course their ultra special drinks menu, so take Thursday night off and come into town to enjoy some of the best jazz Christchurch has to offer.
Featuring Mike Kime on bass, Gavin Shepherd on piano, Lou Moverly on drums, Matt Davis on saxophone and Mike Bickers on trumpet.
The band was formed to primarily play the music of Miles Davis, primarily from the 1960’s with Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. Side Car 1 also plays a smattering of classics and standards, but with the 1960’s aesthetic.
Get set of an evening of cool, sophisticated jazz featuring the catalogue of Miles, the eternal modernist.
Come on up to Fat Eddie's for Ed's Jazz Club, every Thursday night. Reserved Seating will get you your own table on the main floor (best seats in the house) or grab a spot anywhere else with a General Admission ticket. Fat Eddie's have a delicious menu and of course their ultra special drinks menu, so take Thursday night off and come into town to enjoy some of the best jazz Christchurch has to offer.
Thursday 26 May - Fiona Pears, Connor Hartley-Hall & Dan Robertson Trio
Fiona, Connor and Dan share a love of Gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed the 'Quintette du Hot Club de France' back in the 1930s.
The music they perform is a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, beautiful ballads and well known classics.
Connor and Fiona released their first album “South of France” at the start of 2020 and have toured throughout New Zealand during 2021 to sell out shows.
Fiona, Connor and Dan share a love of Gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed the 'Quintette du Hot Club de France' back in the 1930s.
The music they perform is a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, beautiful ballads and well known classics.
Connor and Fiona released their first album “South of France” at the start of 2020 and have toured throughout New Zealand during 2021 to sell out shows.
Sunday 15 May - Sunday Swing with Garden City Big Band
A full 17-piece big band consisting of some of the best local musicians & vocalists in its line-up, the band performs a wide variety of music ranging from classic swing and dance music from the Big Band Era through to more contemporary big band sounds, Latin and and Rock ‘n Roll. Whether you like Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Harry Connick Jr or Michael Buble, the Garden City Big Band can put on a great show that will get the crowd on its feet.
So get your ticket now and enjoy a swing session at Fat Eddie's on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Reserved seating will get you a table on the main floor, general admission leaves you free to be up and dancing. Doors open at 2pm. So get your ticket now and get your groove on!
A full 17-piece big band consisting of some of the best local musicians & vocalists in its line-up, the band performs a wide variety of music ranging from classic swing and dance music from the Big Band Era through to more contemporary big band sounds, Latin and and Rock ‘n Roll. Whether you like Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Harry Connick Jr or Michael Buble, the Garden City Big Band can put on a great show that will get the crowd on its feet.
So get your ticket now and enjoy a swing session at Fat Eddie's on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Reserved seating will get you a table on the main floor, general admission leaves you free to be up and dancing. Doors open at 2pm. So get your ticket now and get your groove on!
2 June - No Jazz Club due to venue availability
9 June - Chick's From Corea
An award-winning 5 piece Jazz/funk combo based in Christchurch.“Chicks from Corea” consider themselves to be a modern jazz band, dedicated to honouring the music, but making each piece their own.They play a range of well known early & modern jazz hits, and have just started collaborating on their own material, which they are hoping to release later this year.Members have picked up top individual awards in music competitions such as Jazz Quest and Southern Jam, with “Chicks from Corea” being awarded “2021 Best Combo” at the latter.Formed in 2020, they have already gained a mass of experience performing throughout NZ, on live TV, and at many local venues around Christchurch city.All members are currently part of the Specialist Music Programme at Burnside High School and are technically and creatively trained at the highest level.
“To jazz, or not to jazz, there is no question!”
Come on up to Fat Eddie's for Ed's Jazz Club, every Thursday night. Reserved Seating will get you your own table on the main floor (best seats in the house) or grab a spot anywhere else with a General Admission ticket. Fat Eddie's have a delicious menu and of course their ultra special drinks menu, so take Thursday night off and come into town to enjoy some of the best jazz Christchurch has to offer.
An award-winning 5 piece Jazz/funk combo based in Christchurch.“Chicks from Corea” consider themselves to be a modern jazz band, dedicated to honouring the music, but making each piece their own.They play a range of well known early & modern jazz hits, and have just started collaborating on their own material, which they are hoping to release later this year.Members have picked up top individual awards in music competitions such as Jazz Quest and Southern Jam, with “Chicks from Corea” being awarded “2021 Best Combo” at the latter.Formed in 2020, they have already gained a mass of experience performing throughout NZ, on live TV, and at many local venues around Christchurch city.All members are currently part of the Specialist Music Programme at Burnside High School and are technically and creatively trained at the highest level.
“To jazz, or not to jazz, there is no question!”
Come on up to Fat Eddie's for Ed's Jazz Club, every Thursday night. Reserved Seating will get you your own table on the main floor (best seats in the house) or grab a spot anywhere else with a General Admission ticket. Fat Eddie's have a delicious menu and of course their ultra special drinks menu, so take Thursday night off and come into town to enjoy some of the best jazz Christchurch has to offer.