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WJO USA Tour!

By Alexis French

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NZ $12,220 pledged

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

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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

    Rick Henderson
    28/05/2012 at 9:16am
    Nick Granville
    27/05/2012 at 8:47pm
    Michael William Rowlands
    27/05/2012 at 7:01pm
    Shannon Lawn
    27/05/2012 at 6:56pm
    Michael Costeloe
    26/05/2012 at 8:56pm
    Mark Malpass
    26/05/2012 at 7:07pm
    Richard McKenzie
    26/05/2012 at 3:47pm
    John Crawford
    26/05/2012 at 3:42pm
    Jake Baxendale
    26/05/2012 at 10:29am
    Kevin Downing
    26/05/2012 at 8:23am
    Cathy Sneyd
    25/05/2012 at 9:54pm
    Janna Ferry
    25/05/2012 at 8:47pm
    Lisa Tong
    25/05/2012 at 8:17pm
    Mike and Holly
    25/05/2012 at 12:58pm
    Arie Rozendaal
    24/05/2012 at 11:33am
    Kirsten Macdonald
    24/05/2012 at 9:31am
    grant willis
    22/05/2012 at 7:57pm
    Gilbert Hadfield
    22/05/2012 at 4:24pm
    john mccormick
    22/05/2012 at 2:38pm
    Jenni Bedford
    22/05/2012 at 1:48pm
    julie bevan
    21/05/2012 at 12:53pm
    Grant Crowley
    20/05/2012 at 3:32pm
    Larry Koonse
    20/05/2012 at 1:25am
    Jim Hollis
    20/05/2012 at 12:50am
    Duncan Wylie
    19/05/2012 at 11:19pm
    Hemi Frires
    19/05/2012 at 10:20pm
    Chanel Haami
    19/05/2012 at 8:11pm
    Julie Boddy
    19/05/2012 at 4:47pm
    john kliem
    19/05/2012 at 4:12pm
    Bruce Forman
    18/05/2012 at 7:40am

    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
      Rick Henderson
      28/05/2012 at 9:16am
      Nick Granville
      27/05/2012 at 8:47pm
      Michael William Rowlands
      27/05/2012 at 7:01pm
      Shannon Lawn
      27/05/2012 at 6:56pm
      Michael Costeloe
      26/05/2012 at 8:56pm
      Mark Malpass
      26/05/2012 at 7:07pm
      Richard McKenzie
      26/05/2012 at 3:47pm
      John Crawford
      26/05/2012 at 3:42pm
      Jake Baxendale
      26/05/2012 at 10:29am
      Kevin Downing
      26/05/2012 at 8:23am
      Cathy Sneyd
      25/05/2012 at 9:54pm
      Janna Ferry
      25/05/2012 at 8:47pm
      Lisa Tong
      25/05/2012 at 8:17pm
      Mike and Holly
      25/05/2012 at 12:58pm
      Arie Rozendaal
      24/05/2012 at 11:33am
      Kirsten Macdonald
      24/05/2012 at 9:31am
      grant willis
      22/05/2012 at 7:57pm
      Gilbert Hadfield
      22/05/2012 at 4:24pm
      john mccormick
      22/05/2012 at 2:38pm
      Jenni Bedford
      22/05/2012 at 1:48pm
      julie bevan
      21/05/2012 at 12:53pm
      Grant Crowley
      20/05/2012 at 3:32pm
      Larry Koonse
      20/05/2012 at 1:25am
      Jim Hollis
      20/05/2012 at 12:50am
      Duncan Wylie
      19/05/2012 at 11:19pm
      Hemi Frires
      19/05/2012 at 10:20pm
      Chanel Haami
      19/05/2012 at 8:11pm
      Julie Boddy
      19/05/2012 at 4:47pm
      john kliem
      19/05/2012 at 4:12pm
      Bruce Forman
      18/05/2012 at 7:40am

      Followers of WJO USA Tour!

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