John Patton (July 12, 1935 – March 19, 2002) was an American jazz and jazz fusion composer and performer. He developed the nickname “Big John”, not because of his size, but because of a song. “Remember the tune, ‘Big Bad John’? … yeah, well, that’s what they started calling me and at first I didn’t understand it but I love it now. It’s just a name; if it’s going to help you, then boogie on up in there!”

Featured composer: John Patton
House Band: Daniel Yeabsley (s), Chris Yeabsley (o), Mark Lockett (d)
Date and time: Sunday, 30 December 2018, 2-4pm
Venue: The Third Eye, 30 Arthur Street, Te Aro