Reid+Wolken play Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass...Again

Contemporary Dunedin-based musicians Reid+Wolken highlight the Golden Age of Jazz with a reprise of their sold out ‘boutique tribute’ concert presented in March last year.

For one afternoon show only, Reid+Wolken delve into the duo repertoire of esteemed and notable jazz legends of the twentieth century: ELLA FITZGERALD and JOE PASS. Songs are selected from studio and live albums: Take Love Easy (1973), Sophisticated Lady (1975), Fitzgerald and Pass… Again (1976), Speak Love (1983) and Easy Living (1986).

Vocalist Karin Reid and guitarist Alex Wolken turn their musical attention to pay homage to two of the “greats” who have influenced their own respective musical journeys, heightening an appreciation of the swing and ballad tradition, and especially the art form of the stripped back duo format where every musical nuance comes under the spotlight.

Reid and Wolken are considered Dunedin’s top jazz singer and jazz guitarist, bringing robust ‘chops’ and experience to the project, which provides audiences the chance to hear the pure interplay of voice and guitar in a musically sophisticated jazz context.

The one-off Ella and Joe show offers audiences a chance to relax on EASTER MONDAY in the acoustically resonant setting of Trident House in Dunedin's Vogel Street area which has become a favoured space to present a variety of Reid+Wolken projects.

The duo are usually known as purveyors of a unique sound they dub 'jazz-noir' and 'hypno jazz' having developed a mix of reimagined jazz standards, modern jazz vocalese and avant-tinged originals, coaxing rich and evocative harmonies and subtle grooves from their minimal set up.

For this special performance Reid+Wolken bring their musical interpretation to classic songs such as "Cry Me A River", "On Green Dolphin Street" and "Lush Life" for an unforgettable, intimate and informal public holiday vibe of stylish and intimate jazz.

Trident House (former Tapley Swift Shipping Co Bldg), 88 Vogel Street

Limited tickets
$20+90c bf
No interval
Complimentary cuppa

**This concert follows a weekend singing workshop on the songs from the Great American Songbook - think Cole Porter, Gershwin, Duke Ellington et al - and is open to those who love to sing, love jazz and who would like to get inside some of this repertoire! Open to singers with different levels of experience - no audition. Please contact jazzdunedin5@gmail.com for more information and to register - limited to 15 participants.