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Jan Preston Piano Boogie with Friends
March 3 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
$25 – $30
4.30pm Sunday 3 March at St Peter’s Village Hall
Bookings through Eventfinda
Presales available for $25, cash only, at Paekākāriki Fruit Supply,
or $30, cash only, at the door
A JAN PRESTON concert will take you on a journey. From her first explosive virtuoso boogie piano instrumental, through heart-felt blues and ballads, with a smattering of her original film music, Jan is unique and magnetic. A long time beloved Kiwi performer, Jan is known for her energy, sparkling charm and wit.
Her 2024 shows include new material added to audience favourites such as the Bumbleboogie and Trout Blues, currently used as the theme music to BBC London’s evening Radio program.
She will be joined by special guests Mike Pullman on percussion and Radio NZ’s Nick Tipping on acoustic bass, producing a trio of dynamic boogie and blues grooves
Originally from Greymouth, Sydney-based Kiwi expat JAN PRESTON will rattle the cobwebs with her infectious brand of virtuoso piano boogie woogie.
From a background in classical music with a long-term interest in composition and song writing, Jan’s early career began in NZ as a founding member and musical director of performance troupe Red Mole this led to her first band and a 1980 Hit with Coup D’Etat. Winner of 5 music awards, she also composes music for film and TV, is known for her energetic performances, sultry blues voice and candid humour.
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Reviews
One Woman, a Piano and a Whole Lot of Talent. – 3 Weeks Edinburgh
From Boogie Woogie to Ragtime the Air Pulsates with the Magical Rhythms She Produces….A Forceful Presence and a Huge Performance Energy. – Chch Star Nz
One of the Best Pianists of Our Time, Preston Masters the Piano like a Maestro Juggling the Keys. Her Voice Is Suave and Sensual, with Finesse and Sensibility. -Crossroads France
Australia’s Finest Female Blues Talent. – Drum Media Sydney
This New Zealander Is a Discovery for Friends of Excellent Boogie Based Music. – Blues News Germany
Jan Preston Is a Crusader of the Keys…she Carries the Torch for the Piano Culture. – Melbourne Age
She Sings with a Delivery Which Speaks of Empowerment and Hope….She’s Got the Blues in Her Heart, Mardi Gras in Her Fingers, and a Trans-tasman Attitude in Her Songs. – Rhythms Magazine Australia
At the Piano She Is Queen. – Chch Press Nz
Technically Strong, Full of Character, Dripping with Life. – American Blues Review
