WJO USA Tour!

By Alexis French

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WJO USA Tour!

Project 2012-05-08 02:03:04 +1200

Who we are:

Established in 2009, Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra is made up of some of New Zealand's finest jazz talent; both established artists and up-and-comers swell the ranks of what is arguably New Zealand's finest Big-band. 

Personnel: Music Director: Rodger Fox; Trumpets: Alexis French (L), Sebastian Soldzrynski (L), Ben Hunt, Chris Selley; Saxes: Alex Nyman (L), Colin Hemmingsen, Hayden Hockly, Mike Isaacs, Andre Paris; Trombones: Chris Fox (L), Damian Forlong, Kurt Gibson, Dean Scott; Rhythm: Anita Schwabe (Piano), Nick Granville (Guitar), Nick Tipping (Bass), Lance Philip (Drums)

What we do:

2012 has been a big year for the band so far. Building on the critical success of their Tui award-winning album “Journey Home”, the band has toured with Grammy award winner Kurt Elling, Grammy nominee and Jazz royalty Patti Austin, as well as the marvelous Eric Marienthal. Rounding out the programme for the year will be concerts with Bob Mintzer, Mike Stern, Bill Reichenbach, and Steve Smith.  

Our Goal:

In addition to playing these concerts, Rodger and the band have set themselves the impressive goal of recording in the hallowed halls of Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. Capitol Studios is the birthplace of the some finest albums in recorded music history. From Frank Sinatra to Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr. to Everclear and the GooGoo Dolls... With your help, we can add Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra and “The Capitol Sessions” to this impressive lineup!

What we need and how YOU can help:

Finding the funds to take twenty people to the United States for two weeks to record and perform is a big task; the overall bill comes in at nearly $85,000. The band have already raised nearly $60,000 over the last 12 months for this project through concerts, workshops, and tours, as well as their own personal contributions. With only 7 weeks to go, they urgently need help finding the last $25,000. This is where you come in! For as little as $15, you can be part of this mammoth effort to send 20 talented and hard-working musicians to the birthplace of Jazz.


With great thanks, 

Rodger Fox and The Wellington Jazz Orchestra




Comments

Updates 2

We did it!!!

12/06/2012 at 12:33 AM

At 1038 this morning, we reached our target of $12000! Thanks to everyone for their help! 

Last days...

11/06/2012 at 4:06 AM

Well folks, it's down to the last 4 days!
Thank you all so much for your support so far! the last 26 days have seen us raise nearly $8,500! Now we need your help to get the last $3,500. If you've already pledged, please forward this page on to anyone you think might be able to help. If you haven't, even as little as $5 makes a difference, and is greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
Rodger Fox, and The WJO

    Pledgers 109

    Richard Thai
    14/06/2012 at 6:29pm
    James Tait-Jamieson
    13/06/2012 at 3:12pm
    Anonymous pledger
    13/06/2012 at 12:00am
    Chris Hipkins
    12/06/2012 at 8:49pm
    Paul Sanders
    12/06/2012 at 7:56pm
    Alex Nyman
    12/06/2012 at 10:36am
    Catherine Leining
    12/06/2012 at 9:02am
    Auckland Jazz Orchestra
    12/06/2012 at 7:34am
    John Bullock
    12/06/2012 at 7:04am
    Elizabeth Maxwell
    12/06/2012 at 6:51am
    Pieter Bos
    12/06/2012 at 3:50am
    Anonymous pledger
    11/06/2012 at 10:49pm
    Tony Joyce
    11/06/2012 at 9:48pm
    Jenn Jones
    11/06/2012 at 9:23pm
    Sharon
    11/06/2012 at 9:14pm
    Krzysztof Zieniewicz
    11/06/2012 at 7:55pm
    RODGER FOX
    11/06/2012 at 7:29pm
    Genevra Scott
    11/06/2012 at 3:27pm
    Liam Ryan
    11/06/2012 at 3:04pm
    Ben Wilcock
    11/06/2012 at 2:19pm
    Anonymous pledger
    11/06/2012 at 5:51am
    Anne French
    10/06/2012 at 5:02pm
    Alice
    10/06/2012 at 2:29pm
    RODGER FOX
    10/06/2012 at 2:01pm
    Hayden Hockly
    10/06/2012 at 1:59pm
    Anonymous pledger
    09/06/2012 at 12:35pm
    Annette Straugheir
    09/06/2012 at 11:57am
    Fiona Boddy
    09/06/2012 at 11:53am
    kathy jones
    08/06/2012 at 10:06am
    Mike Lewis
    08/06/2012 at 5:52am

    Followers

    Followers of WJO USA Tour!

    WJO USA Tour!

    Project 2012-05-08 02:03:04 +1200

    Who we are:

    Established in 2009, Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra is made up of some of New Zealand's finest jazz talent; both established artists and up-and-comers swell the ranks of what is arguably New Zealand's finest Big-band. 

    Personnel: Music Director: Rodger Fox; Trumpets: Alexis French (L), Sebastian Soldzrynski (L), Ben Hunt, Chris Selley; Saxes: Alex Nyman (L), Colin Hemmingsen, Hayden Hockly, Mike Isaacs, Andre Paris; Trombones: Chris Fox (L), Damian Forlong, Kurt Gibson, Dean Scott; Rhythm: Anita Schwabe (Piano), Nick Granville (Guitar), Nick Tipping (Bass), Lance Philip (Drums)

    What we do:

    2012 has been a big year for the band so far. Building on the critical success of their Tui award-winning album “Journey Home”, the band has toured with Grammy award winner Kurt Elling, Grammy nominee and Jazz royalty Patti Austin, as well as the marvelous Eric Marienthal. Rounding out the programme for the year will be concerts with Bob Mintzer, Mike Stern, Bill Reichenbach, and Steve Smith.  

    Our Goal:

    In addition to playing these concerts, Rodger and the band have set themselves the impressive goal of recording in the hallowed halls of Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. Capitol Studios is the birthplace of the some finest albums in recorded music history. From Frank Sinatra to Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr. to Everclear and the GooGoo Dolls... With your help, we can add Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra and “The Capitol Sessions” to this impressive lineup!

    What we need and how YOU can help:

    Finding the funds to take twenty people to the United States for two weeks to record and perform is a big task; the overall bill comes in at nearly $85,000. The band have already raised nearly $60,000 over the last 12 months for this project through concerts, workshops, and tours, as well as their own personal contributions. With only 7 weeks to go, they urgently need help finding the last $25,000. This is where you come in! For as little as $15, you can be part of this mammoth effort to send 20 talented and hard-working musicians to the birthplace of Jazz.


    With great thanks, 

    Rodger Fox and The Wellington Jazz Orchestra




    Comments

    We did it!!!

    12/06/2012 at 12:33 AM

    At 1038 this morning, we reached our target of $12000! Thanks to everyone for their help! 

    Last days...

    11/06/2012 at 4:06 AM

    Well folks, it's down to the last 4 days!
    Thank you all so much for your support so far! the last 26 days have seen us raise nearly $8,500! Now we need your help to get the last $3,500. If you've already pledged, please forward this page on to anyone you think might be able to help. If you haven't, even as little as $5 makes a difference, and is greatly appreciated!

    Thanks in advance,
    Rodger Fox, and The WJO
      Richard Thai
      14/06/2012 at 6:29pm
      James Tait-Jamieson
      13/06/2012 at 3:12pm
      Anonymous pledger
      13/06/2012 at 12:00am
      Chris Hipkins
      12/06/2012 at 8:49pm
      Paul Sanders
      12/06/2012 at 7:56pm
      Alex Nyman
      12/06/2012 at 10:36am
      Catherine Leining
      12/06/2012 at 9:02am
      Auckland Jazz Orchestra
      12/06/2012 at 7:34am
      John Bullock
      12/06/2012 at 7:04am
      Elizabeth Maxwell
      12/06/2012 at 6:51am
      Pieter Bos
      12/06/2012 at 3:50am
      Anonymous pledger
      11/06/2012 at 10:49pm
      Tony Joyce
      11/06/2012 at 9:48pm
      Jenn Jones
      11/06/2012 at 9:23pm
      Sharon
      11/06/2012 at 9:14pm
      Krzysztof Zieniewicz
      11/06/2012 at 7:55pm
      RODGER FOX
      11/06/2012 at 7:29pm
      Genevra Scott
      11/06/2012 at 3:27pm
      Liam Ryan
      11/06/2012 at 3:04pm
      Ben Wilcock
      11/06/2012 at 2:19pm
      Anonymous pledger
      11/06/2012 at 5:51am
      Anne French
      10/06/2012 at 5:02pm
      Alice
      10/06/2012 at 2:29pm
      RODGER FOX
      10/06/2012 at 2:01pm
      Hayden Hockly
      10/06/2012 at 1:59pm
      Anonymous pledger
      09/06/2012 at 12:35pm
      Annette Straugheir
      09/06/2012 at 11:57am
      Fiona Boddy
      09/06/2012 at 11:53am
      kathy jones
      08/06/2012 at 10:06am
      Mike Lewis
      08/06/2012 at 5:52am

      Followers of WJO USA Tour!

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 14/06/2012 at 6:29 PM.