Wurlitzer Organ Trust of Auckland

Hollywood Cinema, Avondale, Auckland

New Zealand

Photos

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· THE EARLY HOLLYWOOD YEARS…..

Brett Morris – the Hollywood’s “Star Organist” of the 1980s (John W.Parker photo – 1985)

Auckland organist John Hardicker plays the former 2-manual console circa 1985

• THE “NEW LOOK” HOLLYWOOD YEARS – 1998 onwards…..

Hollywood Wurlitzer in its “concert-ready” position

Close-up shot of the 3-manual Wurlitzer console

The Wurlitzer and piano console as seen from the balcony

The Wurlitzer and piano console as seen from the Stalls

“House Organist” Ron Clark

Denis McCombe at the Hollywood Wurlitzer with the 1932 Jazz Orchestra

James Duncan, John Parker, & Neil Jensen at the Hollywood Wurlitzer’s 20th Anniversary concert

Chris Powell playing the Hollywood Wurlitzer

Fools rush in where wise men never go! James D lost in the Main Chamber – Courtesy Steve Mac

“Pipes n Pizzazz” – Chris McPhee with Brett’s New Internationals 2005 (Katrina McPhee photo)

“Stage & Screen” Greg Ward with John Atwell - March 2006 (John Atwell photo)

John Hardicker – June 2006

Mark Herman (USA) July 2006 -- Courtesy Fiona Goodall Suburban Newspapers Western Leader

Tony Fenelon (Aus) made a triumphant return to the Hollywood in June 2007,
almost 25 years after he premiered the organ in November 1982
(JWParker photo)

The upgrade project of 10 years now complete!
The ultimate “seal of approval” – Tony Fenelon with John Parker & John Andrews
June 2007 (JWParker photo)

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