Kia Ora - Welcome!

Interested in Jazz?  Perhaps you would love to come, enjoy,  listen or even perform your music in a relaxed, inclusive, supportive atmosphere.

The Hokianga Jazz Club is currently taking a recess (March 2012) Details for updates or venues will be posted on this website. Look out for Jazz club gig posters!

Most of our events have been held at Omapere, overlooking the Hokianga Harbour entrance. We have also been to Kohukohu, Rawene, Mangamuka and are always keen to explore new venues to make the HJC more accessible to others. So please keep an eye on our Next Jazz Session calendar!

There is also the opportunity to participate in  the open mic time  or just 'kick back' and relax to some smooth sounds.

'Hokianga Time' is a term often used in our area, and now there is another one to add ~ 'Hokianga Jazz' ~ our own unique blend! All local and visiting musicians are welcomed.  Come and jam and have fun!

Hokianga Jazz Club Enquiries:

Contact:    all enquiries * Photos or news to 

 email:        hokiangajazzclub@gmail.com

Diane and Seabourne website co-ordinators  

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PLEASE Note:  

The HJC is currently taking a recess.  Any future events will be listed here or advised by email.

For further details, contact:     hokiangajazzclub@gmail.com 


Selected upcoming and recent jazz events in Hokianga/Far North are listed on this site below...please scroll down and mark your calendar!
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October HJC Jazz Session

Nopera, Marcel, Sarah and Jake, noted for his talent and enthusiasm on the drums, all enjoying a beautiful spring day.

A nice lineup, with Tipene playing his magic bass

Thanks to Terry on guitar performing an original number ~      
Chris and Marcel on sax ~ Wow what a treat!

Marcel, Diane and band backing Sarah as she performs her new song!

Another day in Paradise!

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To mark our first year, the Hokianga Jazz Club 2011 A.G.M. was held on Saturday, 24th September, at the Schooner Cafe, Omapere.

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The October Jazz session was held on a sparkling spring afternoon on the deck of The Copthorne, Omapere.  It is always great to see the various musos enjoying themselves and sounding just wonderful as always.  Thanks to performers Marcel, Chris, Nopera, Tipene, Jake, Sarah  and Terry,  plus everyone for making this so special ~  here are a few snaps and a video for all to share and enjoy!

The September Jazz session
held at the Schooner Cafe, Omapere was a nice relaxed afternoon. Thanks to all who came, and those who performed- Marcel, Sarah, Diane, Tommy...

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August Jazz Session

 Spring was in the air at Maungamuka when the Hokianga Jazz Club performed on the north side hosted by Tautoko Radio Station.  We would like to give thanks to all whom participated, to make this such an awesome day.   

Here is our awesome local band, Waihongia, performing with other Hokianga Jazz Club members, The Hokianga Jazz Club August session at Mangamuka, North Hokianga, New Zealand. Kia ora ~ thanks everyone! This session went out live on air. For all those that attended, it was a great day, and we have put this video on for 'Sentimental Reasons' ! Please note: this video was uploaded by the Moirai Studio and taken by Diane on a small Cannon Powershot A494 camera.

Seabourne & Diane arriving 'at the destination station' Tautoko FM Radio

Marcel, Diane, Nopera, Jake, Mahina & Tipene jamming

Marcel with Hera ,Nopera, Jake, Mahina and Tipene - a nice combo!

Local legend, Hori joining Mahina in waiata ~ beautiful sounds

Sara and Hori join 'the team'

Levi takes centre stage!

What a difference a day makes!

JULY  31st Session @ The Copthorne, Omapere

 A good crowd of Hokianga musicians and music-lovers made the most of a fine winters day by gathering at The Copthorne Omapere for the July session of the HJC...

Jake, Chris and Nopera started the show!

Sarah, Jake, Marcel, Lace and others joined in to make some great music -enjoyed by all.

Lace giving the piano some soul  with her vocals

Marcel and Chris - an interesting duo of sounds

Jake, Terry and Chris, enjoying the blues

Thanks Hori from 'up north' who brought a whole swag of songs/entertainment 

to share.

The sun sets on another day in beautiful Hokianga

A big thankyou to all, for making this such an enjoyable afternoon!
...don't forget to check out our you-tube video segment below: 

June 2011 @ The Schooner Cafe, Omapere

 The Hokianga Jazz Club celebrated Matariki with an enjoyable, inclusive, afternoon of music at The Schooner, overlooking a wintery Hokianga Harbour. Regulars Nopera and Tipene from Waihongia were joined by Marcel, on flute and sax to kick things off.   Mahina once again arrived to complement the musos with her wonderful vocals.  Diane sang a couple of numbers while Seabourne and the audience joined in with percussion. A guest today was the legendary Tommy Ferguson from the north side, whose vast experience with guitar, vocals and encouragement of  audience participation was greatly appreciated. Also, thanks to Eva from Kohukohu on guitar and vocals who added to the festive atmosphere and to Sarah on keyboard  ~ thanks!  Such a variety of styles ~ so much local talent to enjoy ~ with more to come out of the woodwork yet!          Hokianga Jazz Club 'rocks'    !!!!
Everyone joined in and felt part of a great afternoon at the HJC session.

Tipene, Mahina and Nopera 'Three stars in the HJC Constellation!

Diane singing 'from the H E A R T'

Marcel ~ soulful Sax style

Tommy Ferguson   'heart and soul' ~ rock n roll!

Eva ~ a diva

Seabourne had fun!

Happy Matariki from the HJC!

Thanks to all whom made this such a fun and enjoyable event.

Easter Sunday  April  2011   The Schooner Cafe was the venue for an enjoyable get together for those HJC members whom could make it, and the appreciative public whom were treated to the smooth sounds of Nopera on guitar and  to the gifted voice of Mahina. Thanks also to  Marcel improvising on his flute and saxaphone.. awesome sounds.  There were also background jam sounds from a few others, that added to the atmosphere. HJC is also fostering a love of music in the younger folk, whom were mesmerized by 'making music' and comfortable enough to join in, as the feeling was inclusive.. well done, all, and thanks to the cafe for the venue which has great accoustics and views.. 
We look forward to our next club session day... take care and may the music flow.




March   2011      A keen group of music enthusiasts met at The Copthorne, Omapere on Sunday 27th March to enjoy some great music and each others company.  We were treated to a unique blend of Marcel on saxaphone, with special guest, Chris on didgereedoo which was fascinating, listening to the  two instruments which require such skillful breath work. Thanks guys! Marcel also performed on the flute and showed real versatility. We thank Olly Knox  (Baylys Beach) for joining us and performing some of his wonderful original accoustic works, which he will present in Europe later this year. We wish him well. The afternoon was concluded with everyone invited to join in with a jam session.  Diane provided some lovely vocals and Jack Tane snuck in to play some awesome lead guitar.  
Thanks to all who performed and played a part in making this afternoon happen.. we look forward to our next HJC get together!

Chris and Marcel ~ a unique collaboration!

Olly Knox (Baylys Beach) Singer/songwriter extraordinaire

Lounge Sweet @ The Copthorne

On Sunday 30th Jan The Hokianga Jazz Club presented an afternoon of a variety of excellent jazz and other sounds.  Our special invited guests were Lounge Sweet, a talented group of musicians from across Northland.

Lounge Sweet were a treat! Thanks guys

Dan and Makareta enjoying 'This Moment'

Thanks to Tipene for the karakia after which Dan Hewson and Makareta opened the show. Local legends Waihongia with Mahina paid tribute to the Hokianga with their music and words..Thanks to all whom participated in open mic.  A great afternoon enjoyed by all. We look forward to a great year ahead with our monthly jazz sessions......

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 HOKIANGA  JAZZ  CLUB  CHRISTMAS  PARTY!

Nopera 'leading' the way , wonderful sounds from Chris on the sax, Tipene brilliant  on bass, and the magic flute of Marcel

A great lineup during the night..

Mellowing out to the sounds

The view from our venue! Nice

 It was a wonderful night out at Rawene! Thanks to all whom attended to help make the evening enjoyable and a well deserved treat. Special thanks to Nopera and Melissa for their dedicated input to make this happen! Much appreciated.

jazzing it up

A great night out!

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Hokianga Harbour Hotel, Kohukohu, 28 November

From one shore to another, a lovely Hokianga day...

On the ferry

Taonga Puoro workshop -thanks Mahina!

Guest appearance piano man Clifford!

Birthday girl Aroha giving it soul...and all that jazz!

Jamming with the girls

an appreciative crowd...

Shingle Bob take the stage...fantastic!

Backstage Blues!

Diane flying to the moon!

Nice carving Nopera!

The view, our slice of paradise...

The whanau on the dancefloor!

Congratulations Jean - our raffle winner!

The November Hokianga Jazz Club session was once again an afternoon of fun, good times and great music. This event took place on the north side of the harbour at Kohukohu. We thank all who came, those who played and took part, and welcome our new Hokianga Jazz Club members!