The Able Tasmans

The Able Tasmans were an indie band from Auckland, New Zealand.

At various times, the band consisted of Leslie Jonkers, Peter Keen, Graeme Humphreys, Craig Mason, Jane Dodd (previously of T

The Able Tasmans were an indie band from Auckland, New Zealand.

At various times, the band consisted of Leslie Jonkers, Peter Keen, Graeme Humphreys, Craig Mason, Jane Dodd (previously of The Verlaines), and Ronald Young. They formed in 1984, and named themselves after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. They released several albums on the Flying Nun label. The band split up in 1996.