RUCKUS

​Ruckus are an improvising group playing original music by guitarist DAVID WARD, as well as selected delicacies from the jazz tradition. Long marinated in such juices as Monk, Coleman, Mingus, Lacy, Zappa and Frisell, David writes music that is melodic, humourous, rhythmic and joyous. From twisted tango and carnivalesque romps to disheveled swing and free tunes,
this group agrees with Frank:jazz ain't dead, it just smells funny.

​“A metaphor for the vibrancy of the NZ Jazz Scene” - Jazz Local32

DAVID WARD - Guitar

CHRIS O'CONNOR - Drums

​EAMON EDMUNDSON WELLS- Double Bass

​With:
CALLUM PASSELLS  - Saxophones
TOM DENNISON - Bass
​TRISTAN DECK - Drums
JEFF HENDERSON - Reeds
CAM ALLEN - Saxophones
JOHN BELL - Vibraphone
NEIL WATSON - Pedal Steel
J Y LEE - Saxophones

Since 2011(barring some serious covid interruptions!) Ruckus has gigged regularly around Auckland, at venues such as Creative Jazz Club Aoteoroa, Freida Margolis,  San Ray, Nightcar, Āto, Anthology Lounge, Wynyard Grill, Summer In The Square, Golden Dawn, The Glass Goose, Block Cafe, Hallertau, Audio Foundation, Browne St Bar, Cupid Bar, Nix,
Portland Public House, Citizen Q, A.R.C, The Riverhead,Deep Creek Brewbar. 

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