Phonic Flight Trio is an instrumental band comprising percussionist Kurt Dyer, guitarist Simon Koziarski and saxophonist Shaun O'Kane. Their music explores a variety of genres touching on jazz, blues, soul, swing funk, reggae, Afrobeat, rocksteady, Latin and Bossa Nova. A wonderful mix of styles with a focus on the groove…a musical conversation that keeps the listener intrigued and delighted in equal measure.
The boys name influences including James Brown, Miles Davis, Al Green, Nina Simone, The Meters, Patsy Cline, Jimmy Cliff, Stevie Wonder and Tito Puente.
Over the past few years Phonic Flight Trio has played at premium venues around Auckland including Mantells on the Water, Hallertau Brewery, Ponsonby Social Club, Deep Creek Brewery, Portland Public House and Golden Dawn.
Each of the boys has also joined various bands as guest players; Kurt has performed with Hollie Smith, Shapeshifter, Very Tall Stories, Ijebu Pleasure Club and Solaa to name a few; Simon has recorded and performed with the likes of Home Brew, King Kapisi and Speakeasy Side Show. Shaun has played with The Hot Grits, Motor City Family Funk Band and Very Tall Stories.
Their music is the perfect accompaniment to any cocktail hour, providing a congenial atmosphere while not overpowering or dominating the room. The perfect soundtrack to your next event!


Phonic Flight Trio is an instrumental band comprising percussionist Kurt Dyer, guitarist Simon Koziarski and saxophonist Shaun O'Kane. Their music explores a variety of genres touching on jazz, blues, soul, swing funk, reggae, Afrobeat, rocksteady, Latin and Bossa Nova. A wonderful mix of styles with a focus on the groove…a musical conversation that keeps the listener intrigued and delighted in equal measure.
The boys name influences including James Brown, Miles Davis, Al Green, Nina Simone, The Meters, Patsy Cline, Jimmy Cliff, Stevie Wonder and Tito Puente.
Over the past few years Phonic Flight Trio has played at premium venues around Auckland including Mantells on the Water, Hallertau Brewery, Ponsonby Social Club, Deep Creek Brewery, Portland Public House and Golden Dawn.
Each of the boys has also joined various bands as guest players; Kurt has performed with Hollie Smith, Shapeshifter, Very Tall Stories, Ijebu Pleasure Club and Solaa to name a few; Simon has recorded and performed with the likes of Home Brew, King Kapisi and Speakeasy Side Show. Shaun has played with The Hot Grits, Motor City Family Funk Band and Very Tall Stories.
Their music is the perfect accompaniment to any cocktail hour, providing a congenial atmosphere while not overpowering or dominating the room. The perfect soundtrack to your next event!
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