Wanaka Jazz Series - Benny Lackner Trio (USA/GER)

24 October 2014 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Peak Function Centre Wanaka

This is the second time the Benny Lackner Trio has played in New Zealand and the first time to Wanaka and Queenstown.

Benny Lackner will give the audience a mixture of Hendrix, Byork, Mingus and Monk. Lackner has studied with some of the greats of jazz including Charlie Haden and Brad Mehldua.

This trio plays at many European and American jazz festivals, and are currently on an Asian, New Zealand and Australian tour to celebrate the launch of their new CD. Lackner also shares a penchant for simple melodies that, while singable, are sometimes a little oddly askew also, something he no doubt learned from his time studying with Brad Mehldau.

“Lackner may be the first established pianist to come from the Mehldau school. With a contemporary approach, he helps give the piano trio a much-needed facelift.”

John Kelman, AllAboutJazz.com

Ticket information 

Price: Adults $38 + booking fee

Online: www.eventfinder.co.nz 

Phone: 0800 BUY TIX (289849)

Queenstown i-SITE Visitor Centre, Corner of Camp St and Shotover St