Blue Train

Blue Train was formed as a duo back in 1991 with sax player Chris Mason-Battley. With the addition of Matt Gruebner on bass and Jason Orme on drums, we released a self-titled and self-funded CD. Chris was replaced by Steve Sherriff a couple of years later, and augmented by Robbie Karena on guitar. The band went on to record 'No Free Lunch' which won Jazz Album of The Year 1996, and subsequently 'Never You Mind' in 1998.

Matt and Robbie moved to Australia, and the rest of us went on to other projects. Steve and Alan recorded an EP 'Fun In The World' in 2001 which featured a couple of house-based jazz tracks.
The albums are available for purchase below. Click on the 'Listen Now' button on the right to launch the player in a new window. Some tracks from the various albums can be listened to via the links below the player.
CDs are US$12.98 (approx NZ$20), apart from 'Fun In The World' which is a 4-track EP selling for US$5.98 (approx NZ$9).

'Blue Train' - our debut CD released in 1991. This put us on the map of the local scene as well as scoring us a record deal. This CD is now out of print but I have a limited quantity available here.





'No Free Lunch' - released in 1996 and winner of Jazz Album of the Year at the '97 NZ Music Awards.





'Never You Mind' - released in 1998. Also nominated for Jazz Album. Features Aaron Nevezie on guitar.






'Fun In The World' - EP released in 2001. Features guitarists Robbie Karena on the track 'Robbie K', and Dixon Nacey (currently rehearsing with us) on 'Eastern'






'See What Happens' - sax player Steve Sherriff's excellent 1999 solo album. Featuring some fine musicians (along with Blue Train players), this is a must-have for Blue Train fans...

Some demos of the new Blue Train tunes:


Waiting Game

You Just Know

Varuna

Combover Blues

Blue Train tracks now available here:

(Some of these links display albums by another band called "Blue Train" in the Pop/Rock genre. Check OUR album list below to avoid confusion!!)