Cathy Irons (violin, viola) is a versatile violinist, performing regularly in the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and touring ensemble concerts throughout NZ with programmes from baroque to jazz. Her playing has been described by reviewers as “sonic fireworks that dazzle with all their brilliance” and “characterized by inspirational musicianship.” She has performed in the Cavell Leitch NZ Jazz and Blues Festival, the Dunedin Fringe Festival, Christchurch Arts Festival, Arrowtown Spring Arts Festival and has toured for Arts on Tour NZ and Chamber Music New Zealand.

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Dan Robertson (keyboard) has performed at the New Zealand Arts Festival, with his own trio at the Christchurch jazz festival and with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for the Last Night of the Proms series. While in Melbourne Dan teamed up with award winning song writer Cam Giles-Webb and appeared on several of Cam’s albums as well as regular gigs at Dizzy’s Jazz Bar, The Paris Cat, The Melbourne International Jazz Festival, The Eltham Jazz Festival, and the Castlemain Jazz Festival. His work as pianist in trios and in show bands on cruise ships has taken him to New York, Hawaii, and the Caribbean.

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Dougal Canard (guitar, trumpet, double bass) is a multi instrumental musician much in demand around Christchurch. He holds a B.Mus in jazz performance. He has extensive experience playing guitar in all styles including rock, funk, jazz. He performs with many different bands and does show work, including NASDA and the CSO. He also leads his own Brazilian band Sambolero.