Tīkohikohi

Tīkohikohi (meaning to bring together) celebrates the music and art of Ōtautahi musician Harry Harrison in a spectacular concert of jazz and digital art. Harry will lead his eight piece band through a selection of original compositions paired with art images cast onto a 3.5m x 2m LED screen. ‘For me, art creates a visual connection between music and life, part improvised, rhythms and lines creating patterns of feeling.’

Harry Harrison - guitar

Gwyn Reynolds - saxophone

Reuben Derrick - clarinet/saxophone

Cameron Pearce - trumpet/flugel horn

Scott Taitoko - trombone

Darren Pickering - piano/synth

Michael Story - bass

Jono Blackie - drums

A premium ticket will get you a seat at the table closer to the stage, or choose the Admit One option for a theatre style seat. Concessions are available for theatre style seating only. If booking a table seat please ensure everyone who wants to sit at one table is booked under the same name.

Bio

Harry Harrison has produced a large body of jazz compositions spanning across styles from the avant-garde to post-bop, contemporary, ballads, jazz-funk and bossa. A range of work written for large and small jazz ensembles, symphony orchestra and solo guitar. Melodic lyricism set amongst adventurous harmony and form, and a guitar style that shifts between warm classic jazz tones through to a contemporary overdriven, angular sound. 

An experienced festival and concert artist, Harry has performed in events around New Zealand and overseas, performing shows for Christchurch International Jazz and Blues Festival, Christchurch Arts Festival, Neslon Arts Festival, Nelson, Tauranga, Waiheke and Queenstown Jazz Festivals. In addition to this are numerous performances with Auckland Philharmonia, Wellington Vector and Christchurch Symphony Orchestras, showcasing jazz and popular music.