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Rodger Fox

Self-directed, enthusiastic educator, with a passionate commitment to student development in learning and performance experience. Lead by example and motivate and encourage people to extend themselves to perform above of their expected skill level. Active team member who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and establishes quality relationships with students. Successfully implemented events, from major national and international tours for many artists and bands, through to promotional and performance opportunities for Victoria University groups at the New Zealand School of Music

Recorded 36 albums/CDs including two live recordings at the Montreux Jazz Festival, one at the Vanguard Studio’s in New York City which featured premier jazz artists Guitarist John Scofield, Bassist Ron McClure and Trumpeter Tom Harrell, one at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, Concerti featuring New Zealand international acclaimed classical pianist Michael Houstoun and "King of the Blues" featuring Chris Cain plus Other recordings have featured performances by Bobby Shew, Bill Reichenbach, Gary Grant, Bill Cunliffe, Jon Papenbrook,Tom Warrington and Steve Houghton, Randy Crawford, plus a host of New Zealand stars.

Awards

Six Tui awards for “New Zealand Jazz Recordings of the Year”. 1984, 2001, 2004,2006, 2009, 2011

Gear

Yamaha Z897, King 2Bplus and Bach 6


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Primary Instrument

Trombone

Location

Wellington

Credentials/Background

Senior Tutor at The New Zealand School of Music

Clinic/Workshop Information

Trombone. Big Band Direction Guest Soloist

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Album Discography

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Plays Hone Tuwhare

T-Bone Records
2023

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Reimagined! The Roger...

T-Bones Records
2022

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Plays New Zealand

TBone Records
2021

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You Gotta Know

TBone Records
2021

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Plays New Zealand

TBone Records
2020

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Plays New Zealand

Rattle Records
2016

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