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Pianist Ben Wilcock is joined by Wellington Jazz heavyweights Rick Cranson on the drums and Mike Taylor on trumpet, alongside emerging bass star Lenny Hoskin. This new quartet brings a fresh take on the avant-garde of contemporary jazz playing material from Wilcock's recorded output, as well as selections from Monk, Mingus, Chick Corea and Frank Zappa. Piano - Ben Wilcock Trumpet - Mike Taylor Drums - Rick Cranson Bass - Lenny Hoskin “A rare breed of pianist” - Jazz Scene UK “At times his playing brings to mind Thelonious Monk, particularly in the faster bop tracks” - London Jazz News $20 online, $25 on the door Part of the Wellington Jazz Festival 2026