Jazz Festival: A Game of Two Solos
Fri, 16 Oct
|Undercurrent


Time & Location
16 Oct 2026, 11:00 pm
Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
About the event
As part of Wellington Jazz Festival, The Undercurrent presents A Game of Two Solos!
How well do jazz musicians really know jazz?
Hosted by the ever-witty John Rae, A Game of Two Solos pits two teams of top musicians against each other in a fast-paced quiz packed with musical puzzles, obscure trivia, listening challenges, and plenty of good-natured rivalry. Team captains Ben Wilcock and Dan Yeabsley lead their sides through a series of rounds that test everything from jazz history and legendary recordings to harmony, improvisation, and the unexpected.
Imagine University Challenge meets a comedy panel show, with live music thrown into the mix. Expect brilliant performances, quick-fire banter, surprising revelations, and the occasional spectacular wrong answer. Whether you're a lifelong jazz aficionado or simply enjoy great entertainment, this is a lively celebration of the music, its history, and the people who love it. Followed by the Undercurrent legendary Jam…



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