CJC: Jake Baxendale's "Waypeople" (Wellington)

A musical journey through the Tao Te Ching, using lyrics from Ursula K. Le Guin’s powerful and poetic English language version, Waypeople juxtaposes contemporary jazz and songwriting with ancient Chinese wisdom, creating a sonic accompaniment to the themes of the unseen, unheard, unnamable Tao, “wu-wei” (not-doing) and true Power.

Led by saxophonist/composer Jake Baxendale, sung by Chelsea Prastiti and anchored by the guzheng (Chinese string instrument) of renowned performer Jia Ling, Waypeople is a listening experience that will resonate with listeners long after the final notes sound.

Commissioned for the 2023 Wellington Jazz Festival, this is the first performance since.

FEATURING
Chelsea Prastiti - vocals
Jia Ling - guzheng
Jake Baxendale - alto sax & bass clarinet
Callum Passells - saxophones
Daniel Hayles - piano
Johnny Lawrence - bass
Cory Champion - drums

Buy Tickets
$40 Admission
$30 CJC Members
$20 Students & Unwaged (& working musicians)
$10 School-Age (with adult)

Doors: 7.00pm
Performance: 7.30-9.30pm with intermission