The jazz festival is back in Auckland over the next 12 days, bringing both local and international acts together to perform swing, soul and every note in between with a jazz vibe. Collaboration is a key theme for this year’s festival with big international names jamming with homegrown talent. Co-directors Caroline and Roger Manins explain the intricacies of getting the right beat for the festival.
German jazz pianist Florian Ross is in New Zealand for the Auckland Jazz Festival Photo: Supplied
