The world-famous New Zealand Army Band is returns to entertain and impress with their dynamic Big Band playing swing, jazz, funk and pop. A concert not to be missed!

Ben Wilcock & The Jelly Rolls are joined by saxophonist Roger Manins in a special one-off Festival performance. Enjoy high energy, swinging renditions of jazz standards, plus original material from both Manins and The Jelly Rolls’ catalogue.

Steve Carlin will have you swooning with his lush style and smooth vocals as he brings to life the songs of the magical swing era. He teams up with the internationally acclaimed Rodger Fox Big Band to showcase a one-night-only performance.

In this tour-de-force one-woman show, Linda Lee Thomas (Mrs Cole Porter) candidly recounts, through song and story, her life’s journey with Cole Porter. A one-act theatrical and musical show featuring some of Cole Porter’s best loved songs.

The Kiwi Jazz Legends and the Auckland Jazz Orchestra celebrate the music of pianist, composer, educator and broadcaster Phil Broadhurst MNZM MPhil. Join Phil’s wife Julie Mason as she leads the Kiwi Jazz Legends performing Phil’s favourite standards.

For the first time at the National Jazz Festival, the Bay of Plenty Symphonia will jazz it up with Joplin, Gershwin and Ellington. Featuring BOP Symphonia MD/Conductor Justus Rozemond and piano soloist Soomin Kim.

Kevin Field’s Supergroup brings together a great team of master musicians including saxophonists Nathan Haines, Lewis McCallum and guitarist Keith Price - all respected bandleaders in their own right.