The Rodger Fox Big Band

The Rodger Fox Big Band are a jazz big band from New Zealand. In 1973 Rodger Fox and Alan Nelson formed an 18 piece band, The Golden Horn Big Band, named after the music shop where he worked. A The band released two albums before disbanding in 1977 with leader Fox and most members forming The Rodger Fox Big Band. The Rodger Fox Big Band toured in New Zealand and overseas, playing at jazz festivals in Monterey, Montreux, Wichita and Manly. In 1978 they toured Australia. They appeared at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1980 and 1981, the first New Zealand band to play at Montreux.