Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Club Night 3rd March 2015

Our March Club Night was preceded by our AGM which we kept to under 30 minutes. We were then thrilled to welcome back to the Club, Kuniko Nakatani, who is on holiday from Japan. Kuniko was a member of NSOKC in 2013 whilst she had an extended stay in NZ. Kuniko played our Clavinova and enthralled us with her piano skills and great selection of music. After a leisurely tea break we were ready for our guest artist, Rod Moffat. This was Rod's first time playing for us and  the wait was worth it!  Rod used his 76 note Korg Pa3X to great effect. Also, his wife, Nelleke, joined Rod for a couple of songs on vocals and delighted us with her jazz style singing.
It was great to have nearly 60 persons present for Club Night and certainly helps to build a good atmosphere.
Member, Merv Adair, did the arrival music for us on the Clavinova and was most enjoyable to listen to. This was Merv's debut at the Club - about time at 91 years young!
The Videos:
Kuniko Nakatani playing the Club’s Clavinova CVP-509. Kuniko flew-in from Japan just the day before:
Our “Club Night Guest Artist, Rod Moffat, playing his Korg Pa3X 76 Note version. Rod is joined by his wife, Nelleke, for a couple of vocal numbers:
The Photos:
 
 
Merv Adair enjoying the occasion and playing the arrival music for us. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.
Kuniko Nakatani gave a mini-concert for us on our Clavinova. Kuniko was a member of our Club in 2013 when she spent an extended stay in New Zealand. Kuniko is in Auckland for a week's holiday and kindly agreed to come along and play for her NSOKC music friends. Thanks Kuniko for your wonderful music and enjoy your holiday in NZ! Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Kuniko Nakatani playing our Clavinova CVP-509. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.Kuniko Nakatani playing our Clavinova CVP-509. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. President, Gordon Sutherland, thanking Kuniko for her wonderful mini-concert. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.
Our guest artist, Rod Moffat, was our guest artist and brought along his magnificent Korg Pa3X 76 note arranger keyboard. Thanks for a great concert Rod! Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.  Our guest artist, Rod Moffat and Nelleke Moffat, gave us a couple of songs with jazz vocals - great stuff! Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.President, Gordon Sutherland (on right), thanking Rod Moffat for his great concert for us. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

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