Oscar Lavën's Elegant Calamity Orchestra
Schedule
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
The Rogue & Vagabond | Wellington, WG
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"You could drop the needle on any spot and find satisfying, thoroughly involving music." - London Jazz NewsAfter releasing their recent album to a sold-out crowd at the Wellington Jazz Festival, the Elegant Calamity Orchestra makes its return to the Rogue and Vagabond! Led by flamboyant saxophonist Oscar Lavën, the Elegant Calamity Orchestra drawing together a vibrant collection of all-star musicians from various backgrounds under one roof, drawing influence from early American swing, blues, classical music, french cinema, spiritual jazz and 50’s bar-walking rock and roll saxophone.
Prepare to be swept into a surreal, cinematic world by the Elegant Calamity Orchestra; strings, woodwinds, brass, virtuosic percussionists and a deep-digging rhythm section, combining kaleidoscopic orchestral colours with the dangerous spontaneity of a small group. A momentous performance not to be missed.
9pm Downbeat. General Admission: $20
Online Tickets:
https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/32260/Oscar-Lavns-Elegant-Calamity-Orchestra.utr
The Ensemble:
Oscar Lavën: tenor saxophone
Bridget Kelly: clarinet
Calvin Scott: oboe
Daniel Yeabsley: alto and bass saxophones
Patrick Hayes: bass clarinet
Michael Taylor: trumpet
Michael Costeloe: trumpet
Kaito Walley: trombone
Tristan Carter: violin
Ana Henderson: violin
Nicholas Denton-Protsack: cello
Rafael Ferrer-Noel: percussion
Mikey Trujillo: percussion
John Rae: drums
Ayrton Foote: piano
Patrick Bleakley: double bass
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Where is it happening?
The Rogue & Vagabond, 18 Garrett St,Wellington, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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