Alan MacDonald Founder / Percussionist.
Born in Scotland, Alan alongside a 30-year career as a creative director, drummed in a rock band founded in his teens, followed by Folk and Celtic percussion. He formed VoxNova in 1996. Alan's box-drum like instrument, the Cajon, originates in Peru, and is now closely associated with Flamenco due to its ability to imitate La Palmas, Flamenco hand clapping.
James Sneyd Violin.
Originally from Dunedin, he has traveled the world in his capacity of Mathematics Professor performing wherever he is located. James is highly skilled at any genre he adopts from Celtic, Country Rock, Manouche and Latin jazz. James has just the right vintage sound the band requires. Audiences enjoy the blitzing music duels.
Aaron Codell Double Bass.
Aaron has an extensive background in jazz, performing with jazz greats : Cleo Laine, Mark Murphy, saxophonist George Coleman, Annie Crummer, Hello Sailor, King Kapisi, as well as vocalists Caitlin Smith, Jan Hellriegel and Linn Lorkin. Aaron has also supported a long list of theatrical productions and occasionally moonlights with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra.
Nigel Gavin Acoustic Jazz Guitar
Originally from Long Island, New York, Nigel is a leading figure, teacher, performer, composer, recording artist, locally and internationally. Master of the 7-string guitar, in fact, almost anything with strings he has performed with many well-known groups such as, Nairobi Trio, the Fondue Set, the Jews Brothers, the Blue Bottom Stompers, Gitbox Rebellion, now a long-term members of VoxNova.
Former Members
Since formation in 1996, it has been a pleasure to host musicians from all over the world that have left traces in the repertoire and style of music.
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Mathias Erdrich Germany, Michel Eliard Belgium, Chico Zarate Columbia, Ricardo Santos Brazil, Juliana Areais Brazil, Dave Khan NZ, Jez Titterton England, Dr Sanchez, NZ, Johannes Dimyadi Indonesia, Gunther Fischer East Germany, Jess Hinden NZ, Phillip Lussier Quebec, Dave Peachey NZ, Bastiano Sebastian Chile, Marcelo Valencia Chile, Mikalos Kavlov Latvia, Etienne Bizjak Belgium, Alberto Santarelli Italy. Marika Balzat, NZ. Ricky Medeiros Brazil.
Born in Scotland, Alan alongside a 30-year career as a creative director, drummed in a rock band founded in his teens, followed by Folk and Celtic percussion. He formed VoxNova in 1996. Alan's box-drum like instrument, the Cajon, originates in Peru, and is now closely associated with Flamenco due to its ability to imitate La Palmas, Flamenco hand clapping.
James Sneyd Violin.
Originally from Dunedin, he has traveled the world in his capacity of Mathematics Professor performing wherever he is located. James is highly skilled at any genre he adopts from Celtic, Country Rock, Manouche and Latin jazz. James has just the right vintage sound the band requires. Audiences enjoy the blitzing music duels.
Aaron Codell Double Bass.
Aaron has an extensive background in jazz, performing with jazz greats : Cleo Laine, Mark Murphy, saxophonist George Coleman, Annie Crummer, Hello Sailor, King Kapisi, as well as vocalists Caitlin Smith, Jan Hellriegel and Linn Lorkin. Aaron has also supported a long list of theatrical productions and occasionally moonlights with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra.
Nigel Gavin Acoustic Jazz Guitar
Originally from Long Island, New York, Nigel is a leading figure, teacher, performer, composer, recording artist, locally and internationally. Master of the 7-string guitar, in fact, almost anything with strings he has performed with many well-known groups such as, Nairobi Trio, the Fondue Set, the Jews Brothers, the Blue Bottom Stompers, Gitbox Rebellion, now a long-term members of VoxNova.
Former Members
Since formation in 1996, it has been a pleasure to host musicians from all over the world that have left traces in the repertoire and style of music.
.
Mathias Erdrich Germany, Michel Eliard Belgium, Chico Zarate Columbia, Ricardo Santos Brazil, Juliana Areais Brazil, Dave Khan NZ, Jez Titterton England, Dr Sanchez, NZ, Johannes Dimyadi Indonesia, Gunther Fischer East Germany, Jess Hinden NZ, Phillip Lussier Quebec, Dave Peachey NZ, Bastiano Sebastian Chile, Marcelo Valencia Chile, Mikalos Kavlov Latvia, Etienne Bizjak Belgium, Alberto Santarelli Italy. Marika Balzat, NZ. Ricky Medeiros Brazil.