Jazz in Martinborough have partnered with South Wairarapa Rotary to present an extra concert in 2025.

We’ve engaged the sublime quintet Ol’ King Cole, paired with the sultry voice of Wallace, guaranteed to transport you to the New York jazz clubs of the 1960s.  Street food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue, so you can wine and dine your way through the evening – and all for a good local cause.

For this special performance Ol’ King Cole are: Wallace – featured vocals, Louis Thompson-Munn – piano + vocals, Lockie Bennett – guitar, Robert Henderson – double bass, joined by Mike Jensen – drums.

Ol’ King Cole brings you the hits and celebrates the music of the great Nat ‘King’ Cole & performs the sounds of many other great tunes & artists of his era & more along the way. The group was originally inspired specifically with a focus on Nat’s early drumless trio which has now expanded for this special show and features Wellington based vocalist Wallace. The core trio consisting of Robert Henderson on double bass along with Lockie Bennett on guitar and Louis Thompson-Munn on piano are also joined by prolific jazz drummer Mike Jensen.

A great and lively performance is always a guarantee with the spirit of the old house band alive, before TVs in bars and when people would dance the night away! 

Jazz in Martinborough Concert for Rotary
Martinborough Town Hall
Thursday 4 September 2025
Doors open 6.30pm
Food available for purchase from the Good Times Foodtruck
Wine, beer and non alcoholic drinks available for purchase in the bar (Stad-ko Wines)
Ticket price $50 per person

It’s extraordinarily good value for a great night out!
Get in touch now to purchase your tickets. Email julie.small@swrotary.org.nz