Oscar Lavën's Rock n Roll Sax

Oscar Lavën, the eclectic saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, is well known around Wellington music venues where he is a full-time live performer, and an international recording artist.

He, along with other top-class local musicians, make a much-requested return for a special gig of hot, honking, rock ‘n’ roll sax licks. Get ready for great 1950s R&B and blues grooves from saxophonists like Sam Butera, King Curtis, and Earl Bostic.

Oscar will be joined by among others, Aleister Campbell on guitar, Damien Forlong trombone, Patrick Bleakley bass, and special guest, Wallace Gollan on vocals.

Always one of the most popular nights on the Capital Blues Inc calendar so under Covid seating, be sure to book at Jack Hackett’s. This will sell out.

A frequently appearing personality in the Wellington jazz scene, Lavën is a busy full-time performer, composer and teacher with a Bachelor’s Degree in jazz and classical performance from the New Zealand School of Music. He has performed and recorded internationally, and across the country with many ensembles including the Oscar Lavën Quartet, Laven-French Quintet, his big band The Neo Hot Jive Orchestra, The Royal New Zealand Airforce Band, Orchestra Wellington, The Rodger Fox Big Band, New Zealand School of Music Big Band, National Youth Orchestra and Youth Jazz Orchestra, Black Spider Stomp, The Wellington City Shake ‘Em On Downers and many others.