2 December: ** Jazzy Pop Quartet live at the Ascot Hotel (cnr Grant Ave and Algernon Str, Norwood), 7:30-10:30pm.
3 December: ** Nurture Jazz: Chris Luke, Wandile Molefe, Grant Mowatt, Dio Santos,Raeven Brough, Cailin Rabie at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), 8pm
11 December: ** Khaya Mahlangu is at the Joburg Theatre (former Civic), 8pm. Tickets for R120 at Computicket
16 December: ** 7 bands, poetry, funk dj's, a visual art exhibition (“Black to my grass roots”), jazz jam session with Oscar Rachabane, Medium Rare, 4 Seasons, Soweto Big Band, etc. The venue is 8348 corner Twala and Mabitsela Streets, Orlando West Phefeni (opposite Phefeni train station).
17 Dec: ** Live Jazz & Blues at The Whiteboy Shebeen (cnr Katherine & Grayston, Sandton), 7pm, free.
17 December: ** The Radium Jazz Trio, featuring Stephen Kunny, plays live at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm, free.
18 December: ** the Zimology Jazz Konsërt, featuring Zim Ngqawana, is on at the Linder Auditorium (Wits Education Campus, St Andrews Road, Parktown), 8pm. Tickets are available from Computicket for R200-R230 & R120 at the door for students.
REGULAR GIGS:
Wednesdays
** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm
Thursdays
** Jazz Trio, featuring guitarist Yogin Sullaphen, performs at the new Ascot Hotel (corner Grant Avenue and Algernon Street, Norwood), from 8:30-10:30pm. Free entrance.
Barney Rachabane
Nov 29, 2010
Nov 1, 2010
November: Live Jazz in Johannesburg
2 November: ** Zarcia Zacheus gives her last BMus recital at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 5pm.
2 November: ** Camron Andrews gives his last BMus recital at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 8pm to 9pm.
3 November: ** Jean-Louise Nel gives her last BMus recital at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 4:30pm-6pm. Featured instrumentalists are Jonathan Crossley (guitars), Roger Hobbs (bass), Wandile Molefe (keys), Dio Dos Santos (drums), Ilse Myburgh (piano), Ashish Joshi (tablas), Olivia von Gass (violin), Waldo Alexander (violin).
3 November: **Grant Mowatt's Final Recital is at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 8pm-9:30pm. Featuring musicians are Grant Mowatt (drums), Chris Luke (saxophone), Roger Hobbs (bass), Wandile Molefe (keys), Ilke Alexander (flute), Bongile Lecoge Zulu (flute) and Thapelo Lekoane (vocals).
3 November: **Steve Newman, Greg Georgiades, Ashish Joshi are in Concert at PETA'S PLACE (18 Second Street, Abbotsford), from 7:30-10pm.
5 November: ** The Birchwood Hotel Jazz Evening features Mimi Ntenjwa, Kunle Ayo and the Music Academy of Gauteng Jazz Orchestra. The hotel is on Viewpoint Street (Boksburg)and starts at 8-11pm and tickets are R280.
5 November: Omagugu perform at Cafe52 (Sanarcadia Shopping Centre, Arcadia, Pretoria CBD), from 8pm.
6 November: ** Feya Faku plays live at The Fringe in the Joburg Theatre (Loveday Street, Braamfontein), 8pm. Tickets are R120.
7 November: ** Jazz on the Corner at O.S.T (Corner Bree & Henry Nxumalo Streets, Newtown). 4-9pm, R30.
7 November: ** The 'Sound Us Out' composition concerts start at 3-4:30pm in the Atrium (South West Engineering Building, Wits East Campus) & at 5.30pm, in the Computer Labs (1st floor, Wits School of Arts).
11 November: ** Werner Spies (bass), Riaan le Roux (guitar) and Hugo Radyn (drums) perform at +27 Cafe (corner South and Duncan streets, Hatfield, Pretoria), at 7-8:30pm.
12 November: ** Latin Jazz at Niki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown). Featured are Velaphi and Friends, from 7:30pm. Buy dinner or drinks.
12 November: ** Greg Georgiades, Steve Newman & Ashish Joshi Trio at Cube Cafe (46 Selati Street, Alphen Park, Pretoria), from 7:30-11:30pm. R60 at venue or book through e-mail at cubecafe@telkomsa.net
12 & 13 November: ** Sello Galane improvises on KiTsonga and SePedi music compositions live at The Market Theatre, 8pm. Tickets are at Computicket and The Market Theatre Box Office.
13 November: ** Zim Ngqawana is at The Fringe in the Joburg Theatre (Loveday Street, Braamfontein), 8pm. Tickets are R120 at Computicket.
20 November: ** McCoy Mrubata performs at The Fringe in the Joburg Theatre (Loveday Street, Braamfontein), 8pm. Tickets are R120 from Computicket.
26 November: ** Ngwako Manamela is at the State Theatre's African Music and Jazz Nights, from 8:15pm, for R60. (320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria).
26 & 28 November: ** N2 performs at the Oh-My-Gosh Restaurant and Pub (Honeydew Shopping Centre, corner Beyers Naude & Blueberry Street, Honeydew). R70.
REGULAR GIGS:
Wednesdays
** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm
Thursdays
** Jazz Trio, featuring guitarist Yogin Sullaphen, performs at the new Ascot Hotel (corner Grant Avenue and Algernon Street, Norwood), from 8:30-10:30pm. Free entrance
** Live "Sowetan style Jazz & Blues" at The Whiteboy Shebeen (Cnr Katherine & Grayston, Sandton), from 7pm. Free entry
Fridays
** The Radium Jazz Trio, featuring Stephen Kunny, plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
** Live "Sowetan style Jazz & Blues" at The Whiteboy Shebeen (Cnr Katherine & Grayston, Sandton) from 7pm. Free entry
Sundays
** Jazz Quintet performs at The Radisson Blu Hotel's Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge, from 4-8pm. Featured are Judith Sephuma (vocals) & Kunle Ayo (guitar).
2 November: ** Camron Andrews gives his last BMus recital at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 8pm to 9pm.
3 November: ** Jean-Louise Nel gives her last BMus recital at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 4:30pm-6pm. Featured instrumentalists are Jonathan Crossley (guitars), Roger Hobbs (bass), Wandile Molefe (keys), Dio Dos Santos (drums), Ilse Myburgh (piano), Ashish Joshi (tablas), Olivia von Gass (violin), Waldo Alexander (violin).
3 November: **Grant Mowatt's Final Recital is at the Wits Amphitheatre (corner Station & Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein), from 8pm-9:30pm. Featuring musicians are Grant Mowatt (drums), Chris Luke (saxophone), Roger Hobbs (bass), Wandile Molefe (keys), Ilke Alexander (flute), Bongile Lecoge Zulu (flute) and Thapelo Lekoane (vocals).
3 November: **Steve Newman, Greg Georgiades, Ashish Joshi are in Concert at PETA'S PLACE (18 Second Street, Abbotsford), from 7:30-10pm.
5 November: ** The Birchwood Hotel Jazz Evening features Mimi Ntenjwa, Kunle Ayo and the Music Academy of Gauteng Jazz Orchestra. The hotel is on Viewpoint Street (Boksburg)and starts at 8-11pm and tickets are R280.
5 November: Omagugu perform at Cafe52 (Sanarcadia Shopping Centre, Arcadia, Pretoria CBD), from 8pm.
6 November: ** Feya Faku plays live at The Fringe in the Joburg Theatre (Loveday Street, Braamfontein), 8pm. Tickets are R120.
7 November: ** Jazz on the Corner at O.S.T (Corner Bree & Henry Nxumalo Streets, Newtown). 4-9pm, R30.
7 November: ** The 'Sound Us Out' composition concerts start at 3-4:30pm in the Atrium (South West Engineering Building, Wits East Campus) & at 5.30pm, in the Computer Labs (1st floor, Wits School of Arts).
11 November: ** Werner Spies (bass), Riaan le Roux (guitar) and Hugo Radyn (drums) perform at +27 Cafe (corner South and Duncan streets, Hatfield, Pretoria), at 7-8:30pm.
12 November: ** Latin Jazz at Niki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown). Featured are Velaphi and Friends, from 7:30pm. Buy dinner or drinks.
12 November: ** Greg Georgiades, Steve Newman & Ashish Joshi Trio at Cube Cafe (46 Selati Street, Alphen Park, Pretoria), from 7:30-11:30pm. R60 at venue or book through e-mail at cubecafe@telkomsa.net
12 & 13 November: ** Sello Galane improvises on KiTsonga and SePedi music compositions live at The Market Theatre, 8pm. Tickets are at Computicket and The Market Theatre Box Office.
13 November: ** Zim Ngqawana is at The Fringe in the Joburg Theatre (Loveday Street, Braamfontein), 8pm. Tickets are R120 at Computicket.
20 November: ** McCoy Mrubata performs at The Fringe in the Joburg Theatre (Loveday Street, Braamfontein), 8pm. Tickets are R120 from Computicket.
26 November: ** Ngwako Manamela is at the State Theatre's African Music and Jazz Nights, from 8:15pm, for R60. (320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria).
26 & 28 November: ** N2 performs at the Oh-My-Gosh Restaurant and Pub (Honeydew Shopping Centre, corner Beyers Naude & Blueberry Street, Honeydew). R70.
REGULAR GIGS:
Wednesdays
** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm
Thursdays
** Jazz Trio, featuring guitarist Yogin Sullaphen, performs at the new Ascot Hotel (corner Grant Avenue and Algernon Street, Norwood), from 8:30-10:30pm. Free entrance
** Live "Sowetan style Jazz & Blues" at The Whiteboy Shebeen (Cnr Katherine & Grayston, Sandton), from 7pm. Free entry
Fridays
** The Radium Jazz Trio, featuring Stephen Kunny, plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
** Live "Sowetan style Jazz & Blues" at The Whiteboy Shebeen (Cnr Katherine & Grayston, Sandton) from 7pm. Free entry
Sundays
** Jazz Quintet performs at The Radisson Blu Hotel's Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge, from 4-8pm. Featured are Judith Sephuma (vocals) & Kunle Ayo (guitar).
Sep 29, 2010
October Jazz in Johannesburg
01 October: ** Hilton Schilder Benefit Concert takes place at the Bassline (Newtown), from 8pm. Featured are McCoy Mrubata, Charlie Sayers, Ashish Joshi, Mlungisi Gegana, Hilton Schilder, Bernice Boikanyo, Marcus Wyatt, Sydney Mnisi, Greg Georgiades, Khaya Mahlangu, Paul Hanmer, Vusi Khumalo, Steve Newman, Andre Abrahams and more. Entrance is R60. See http://www.myspace.com/hiltonschilder or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0oep2Qu4F4
02 October: ** Intimate Jazz with Swazi Dlamini and Tshepo Mngoma at the Blues Room, 9pm.
03 October: ** Mpumi Dhlamini performs at the Medumo Jazz Fountain (Senwes Cricket Stadium, Pretoria) from 12 noon, for R80. Hear him on http://www.mpumidhlamini.co.za/
03 October: ** Algreco Live are Greg Georgiades and Albert Meintjes. They perform at Foundry Fly Lounge (Corner Hanstrydom Drive and the N4 Highway, Pretoria), from 12noon to 4pm. See them also on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQzyROBWGX8
03 October: ** Raeven Brough Jazz Group with Themba Ngwenya (soprano sax), are at the SAMBA CAFE (Park Meadows, opposite Eastgate Mall), 1pm. Free! Featured are Sam Amaeshi (double bass), Raven Brough (guitar),Siphewe Shibusi (drums). Get a complimentary Caipirinha cocktail!
08 October: ** Nurture: A Jazz Collective play at Niki’s Oasis (Newtown) from 8pm. Featured are Chris Luke (sax), Jonathan Crossley (guitar), Roger Hobbs (bass), Dio Santos (drums), Janus Vander Merwe (tenor sax), Edith Klugh (vocals) and Raeven Brough (guitar). See them on this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-jrEvMxQ8s or http://www.myspace.com/chriscoolhandluke
08 October: ** Imperial Tiger Orchestra (Geneva) featuring Endres Hassen (Ethiopia) performs at the Bassline (Newtown), from 9pm for R60. Enquiries at +27 11 492 0119 or +27 82 575 4656 or africansynergiser@gmail.com See them on this link http://www.myspace.com/imperialtigerorchestra
**08 Oct: Werner Spies (bs), Rozelle Blackie (voc) & André Behnke (p) are at Smoke (Groenkloof Plaza, George Storrar Rd, Pretoria). 7pm Book at 012) 346-0916
08 October: ** The Tutu Puoane Quartet plays live at The Birchwood Hotel (Corner Viewpoint Street and Northrand Road, Boksburg), from 8:30-9:30pm. Featured are Tutu Puoane (vocals), Ewout Pierreux (piano), Nic Thys (bass), Lieven Venken (drums). Hear her on http://www.myspace.com/tutupuoanemusic or http://www.tutupuoane.info/home.html
09 October: ** Mnandi Blue performs at the East-Gate Piazza from 5pm-9pm. Featuring Nandie Mnyani (voc), Arran Valkin (p) Ike Onwuagbu (bs) Nic McCreadie (dr).
09 October: **Zim Ngqawana and Andreas Vollenweider are at Carnival City's Big Top Arena (Brakpan), 8pm for R195-295.
10 October: ** ItalJazz concert, featuring Andrea Marcelli Quartet, Max De Aloe Quintet, Simone Crinelli "The Mulligan Project", is at the Wits Theatre (East Campus, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein), 6:30pm. Tickets are R50 and R30 for students. Book at Societa Dante Alighieri 011 728 6782 or dantea@netactive.co.za or 082 707 0182
14 October: ** Werner Spies (bass), Riaan Le Roux (guitar), Hugo Haydn (drums) perform at +27 Design Café (corner South & Duncan Street, Hatfield, Pretoria), from 7pm. Bring your own wine for a small corkage of R10 per bottle.
20 October: ** Babu perform at The Bassline (Newtown), 8pm, R60. Featuring Kesivan Naidoo (drums), Reza Khota (guitar), Ronan Skillen (percussions) and Shane Cooper (bass).
22 October: ** Black Cat Blues are at Café Barcelona (Shop 6, Elardus Park Centre, Pretoria), 8:30pm. Enquiries: 012 345 3602.
23 October: ** Strings & Skins are featured at Mary Fitzgerald Square (Newtown) Dewali Celebrations, from 2-3pm. Ashish Joshi (percussions) and Greg Georgiades (strings).
23 October: ** Blues Festival at Hartbeespoort Dam's Biltong Blues, is on at 3-9pm. Featuring Silver Creek Mountain, Colourful Counterfeit, Smoking Mojo's, Blackie swart and more.
23 October: ** Dan Patlansky plays blues at The Radium (282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove). 8:30pm, R50. Enquire at 011 728-3866
24 October: ** The Jonathan Crossley Electric Band performs at Lucky Bean (16, 7th Str, Melville). The performance plus a meal costs R180. Featured are Jonathan Crossley (guitars & electronics), Janus van der Merwe (tenor saxophone), Chris Luke (soprano saxophone), Roger Hobbs (bass), Jonno Sweetman (drums). More info a 011 482 5572
29 October: ** Gordon's Suitcase plays live at The State Theater's African Jazz Nights, from 8:30pm. Tickets are R60-R80. Featured are Illemar Neitz(guitar), Greg Georgiades(guitar,oud,bouzouki),Casper Steenkamp(sax),Peter Angelopelo(guitar),Jaco Loots(drums) Chris vd Walt(bass).
28 October: ** "Live Sowetan style Jazz & blues" at The Whiteboy Shebeen (Cnr Katherine & Grayston, Sandton) each week from 7pm. Free entry.
28 October: ** Wafa-Wafa Jazz Band are live at +27 Design Cafe (corner of South & Duncan streets in Hatfield, Pretoria), 7:30pm-11pm.
31 October: ** Melanie Scholtz and Marcus Wyatt perform at the Market Theatre South African Music Festival, 8pm. Tickets are R150.
REGULAR GIGS:
Wednesdays
** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm
Thursdays
** Jazz Trio, featuring guitarist Yogin Sullaphen, performs at the new Ascot Hotel (corner Grant Avenue and Algernon Street, Norwood), from 8:30-10:30pm. Free entrance.
Fridays
** The Radium Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
Sundays
** The Raeven Brough Jazz Group is at the SAMBA CAFE (Park Meadows, opposite Eastgate Mall), 1pm. Free entry & get a complimentary Caipirinha cocktail!
** Jazz Quintet performs at The Radisson Blu Hotel's Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge, from 7pm. Featured are Judith Sephuma (voc) & Kunle Ayo (guit).
02 October: ** Intimate Jazz with Swazi Dlamini and Tshepo Mngoma at the Blues Room, 9pm.
03 October: ** Mpumi Dhlamini performs at the Medumo Jazz Fountain (Senwes Cricket Stadium, Pretoria) from 12 noon, for R80. Hear him on http://www.mpumidhlamini.co.za/
03 October: ** Algreco Live are Greg Georgiades and Albert Meintjes. They perform at Foundry Fly Lounge (Corner Hanstrydom Drive and the N4 Highway, Pretoria), from 12noon to 4pm. See them also on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQzyROBWGX8
03 October: ** Raeven Brough Jazz Group with Themba Ngwenya (soprano sax), are at the SAMBA CAFE (Park Meadows, opposite Eastgate Mall), 1pm. Free! Featured are Sam Amaeshi (double bass), Raven Brough (guitar),Siphewe Shibusi (drums). Get a complimentary Caipirinha cocktail!
08 October: ** Nurture: A Jazz Collective play at Niki’s Oasis (Newtown) from 8pm. Featured are Chris Luke (sax), Jonathan Crossley (guitar), Roger Hobbs (bass), Dio Santos (drums), Janus Vander Merwe (tenor sax), Edith Klugh (vocals) and Raeven Brough (guitar). See them on this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-jrEvMxQ8s or http://www.myspace.com/chriscoolhandluke
08 October: ** Imperial Tiger Orchestra (Geneva) featuring Endres Hassen (Ethiopia) performs at the Bassline (Newtown), from 9pm for R60. Enquiries at +27 11 492 0119 or +27 82 575 4656 or africansynergiser@gmail.com See them on this link http://www.myspace.com/imperialtigerorchestra
**08 Oct: Werner Spies (bs), Rozelle Blackie (voc) & André Behnke (p) are at Smoke (Groenkloof Plaza, George Storrar Rd, Pretoria). 7pm Book at 012) 346-0916
08 October: ** The Tutu Puoane Quartet plays live at The Birchwood Hotel (Corner Viewpoint Street and Northrand Road, Boksburg), from 8:30-9:30pm. Featured are Tutu Puoane (vocals), Ewout Pierreux (piano), Nic Thys (bass), Lieven Venken (drums). Hear her on http://www.myspace.com/tutupuoanemusic or http://www.tutupuoane.info/home.html
09 October: ** Mnandi Blue performs at the East-Gate Piazza from 5pm-9pm. Featuring Nandie Mnyani (voc), Arran Valkin (p) Ike Onwuagbu (bs) Nic McCreadie (dr).
09 October: **Zim Ngqawana and Andreas Vollenweider are at Carnival City's Big Top Arena (Brakpan), 8pm for R195-295.
10 October: ** ItalJazz concert, featuring Andrea Marcelli Quartet, Max De Aloe Quintet, Simone Crinelli "The Mulligan Project", is at the Wits Theatre (East Campus, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein), 6:30pm. Tickets are R50 and R30 for students. Book at Societa Dante Alighieri 011 728 6782 or dantea@netactive.co.za or 082 707 0182
14 October: ** Werner Spies (bass), Riaan Le Roux (guitar), Hugo Haydn (drums) perform at +27 Design Café (corner South & Duncan Street, Hatfield, Pretoria), from 7pm. Bring your own wine for a small corkage of R10 per bottle.
20 October: ** Babu perform at The Bassline (Newtown), 8pm, R60. Featuring Kesivan Naidoo (drums), Reza Khota (guitar), Ronan Skillen (percussions) and Shane Cooper (bass).
22 October: ** Black Cat Blues are at Café Barcelona (Shop 6, Elardus Park Centre, Pretoria), 8:30pm. Enquiries: 012 345 3602.
23 October: ** Strings & Skins are featured at Mary Fitzgerald Square (Newtown) Dewali Celebrations, from 2-3pm. Ashish Joshi (percussions) and Greg Georgiades (strings).
23 October: ** Blues Festival at Hartbeespoort Dam's Biltong Blues, is on at 3-9pm. Featuring Silver Creek Mountain, Colourful Counterfeit, Smoking Mojo's, Blackie swart and more.
23 October: ** Dan Patlansky plays blues at The Radium (282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove). 8:30pm, R50. Enquire at 011 728-3866
24 October: ** The Jonathan Crossley Electric Band performs at Lucky Bean (16, 7th Str, Melville). The performance plus a meal costs R180. Featured are Jonathan Crossley (guitars & electronics), Janus van der Merwe (tenor saxophone), Chris Luke (soprano saxophone), Roger Hobbs (bass), Jonno Sweetman (drums). More info a 011 482 5572
29 October: ** Gordon's Suitcase plays live at The State Theater's African Jazz Nights, from 8:30pm. Tickets are R60-R80. Featured are Illemar Neitz(guitar), Greg Georgiades(guitar,oud,bouzouki),Casper Steenkamp(sax),Peter Angelopelo(guitar),Jaco Loots(drums) Chris vd Walt(bass).
28 October: ** "Live Sowetan style Jazz & blues" at The Whiteboy Shebeen (Cnr Katherine & Grayston, Sandton) each week from 7pm. Free entry.
28 October: ** Wafa-Wafa Jazz Band are live at +27 Design Cafe (corner of South & Duncan streets in Hatfield, Pretoria), 7:30pm-11pm.
31 October: ** Melanie Scholtz and Marcus Wyatt perform at the Market Theatre South African Music Festival, 8pm. Tickets are R150.
REGULAR GIGS:
Wednesdays
** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm
Thursdays
** Jazz Trio, featuring guitarist Yogin Sullaphen, performs at the new Ascot Hotel (corner Grant Avenue and Algernon Street, Norwood), from 8:30-10:30pm. Free entrance.
Fridays
** The Radium Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
Sundays
** The Raeven Brough Jazz Group is at the SAMBA CAFE (Park Meadows, opposite Eastgate Mall), 1pm. Free entry & get a complimentary Caipirinha cocktail!
** Jazz Quintet performs at The Radisson Blu Hotel's Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge, from 7pm. Featured are Judith Sephuma (voc) & Kunle Ayo (guit).
Aug 30, 2010
September: Jazz in Johannesburg
1-3 September: ** The Moshito Conference, Expo and Showcase will feature local and international artists each day and evening. For more information see www.moshito.co.za
2-26 September: ** The Arts Alive Festival will have various music showcases. For more details see www.artsalive.co.za
2 September: ** Ashish Joshi, Greg Georgiades and Steve Newman are at Tanz Café (Bryanston) from 8:30-11pm.
3 September: ** Gloria Bosman (vocals) will perform at The State Theatre (Pretoria) from 9-11pm. Tickets from R60-R80.
3 September: ** Louis Mhlanga will perform at ‘The Oude Meeste Ekurhuleni Comes Alive Jazz Evening in The Birchwood Hotel (Boksburg) from 9-11pm.
4 September: ** Ashish Joshi (percussions), Greg Georgiades (bouzouki,etc) and Steve Newman (guitar) are at The Bell Pepper (Queen Street, South Kensington) from 8:30 to 11pm. For enquiries 083 382 5718.
5 September: ** A Jazz Quartet plays at The Groennkloof Spring Festival (Jan Cilliers Park, Wenning Street, Groenkloof), from 11am till 10pm.
9 September: ** The Black Cat Bones will play blues at Tings & Times (1065 Arcadia Street, Pretoria), two more bands will be on stage. Starts at 8:30-11:30pm.
10 September: ** Mulatu Astatke (Ethiopia) in the Wits Great Hall, (Wits University, Braamfontein). Tickets are R145 (R80 for Wits students) from the Wits Theatre box office and Badia Productions (072 246 3814). Featured are Ayanda Sikade (drums), Herbie Tsoaeli (bass), Sidney Minisi (saxophone) and James Arben (oboe and clarinet).
16 September: ** Live Jazz Band, featuring Rudine Geer (Voice), Riaan le Roux (Guitar), Pule Makona (Keys), Riaan Diedericks (Drums), Werner Spies (Bass), performs at +27 Design Café (corner South & Duncan Street, Hatfield, Pretoria). Bring your own wine for a small corkage of R10 per bottle, from 7-11pm.
16 September: ** Asanda Bam (vocals) features Luyanda Madope (keys), Tlale Makhene (percussions) and Nkanyezi Cele (drums) at The Blues Room (Sandton) from 7:30pm. Entry fee is R70.
17 & 18 September: ** Tonik’s Wireless Silent Gigs are live at The Bioscope (286 Fox Street, JHB), from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Entrance is R100.
17 September: ** Arts Alive presents Sidney Mnisi live at the True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor) from 7-10pm.
17 September: ** Kunle Ayo Live at the Jazz & African Music Nights in The State Theatre (320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria), from 9-11pm. Entry fee is R60-R80.
18 Septmber: ** Feya Faku and Friends (Ayanda Sikade on drums, Mthunzi on saxophones, Nduduzo Makhathini on piano) are at The True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Columbine and John Masefield Avenues , Mondeor), from 7pm to 9pm.
19 September: ** Tonik’s Wireless Silent Gigs are live at The Platform on 18th Art Gallery (18th Street, Pretoria) from 11:30am-1:30pm. Entrance is R100.
19 September: ** The Eldorado Jazz Festival takes place at The Kremetart Par (Eldorado Park Extension 3), from 10am-6pm. Entrance is Free!
19 September: ** Arts Alive presents Andile Yenana at the True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor) from 7-10pm.
24 September: ** Zim Ngqawana performs at The State Theatre (Pretoria), 8pm.
24 September: ** Toby Benko is live at Blue Flame Grill (978 Veda Street, Etienne Lewis Lifestyle Centre, Pretoria). 7-11pm.
25 September: ** James Grace and Jonathan Crossley are performing at Olde 'n New (cnr Empire and Cedar Avenue, Auckalnd Park). Starts at 7pm, for R100, including refreshments. Bookings on 083 414 0041
30 September: ** Dina Dapo & Friends and The Fridge jam at Jozi G-Spot (Main Street, Melville), 8pm.
30 September: ** Jazz Trio, featuring guitarist Yogin Sullaphen, performs at the new Ascot Hotel (corner Grant Avenue and Algernon Street, Norwood), from 8:30-10:30pm. Free entrance.
REGULAR GIGS:
Wednesday
** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm
Friday
** Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
Sunday
** Bill Fairley’s Band perform at The Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways) from 12:30pm.
** Jazz Trio plays live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm.
** Jazz Quintet performs at The Radisson Blu Hotel's Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge, from 7pm.
2-26 September: ** The Arts Alive Festival will have various music showcases. For more details see www.artsalive.co.za
2 September: ** Ashish Joshi, Greg Georgiades and Steve Newman are at Tanz Café (Bryanston) from 8:30-11pm.
3 September: ** Gloria Bosman (vocals) will perform at The State Theatre (Pretoria) from 9-11pm. Tickets from R60-R80.
3 September: ** Louis Mhlanga will perform at ‘The Oude Meeste Ekurhuleni Comes Alive Jazz Evening in The Birchwood Hotel (Boksburg) from 9-11pm.
4 September: ** Ashish Joshi (percussions), Greg Georgiades (bouzouki,etc) and Steve Newman (guitar) are at The Bell Pepper (Queen Street, South Kensington) from 8:30 to 11pm. For enquiries 083 382 5718.
5 September: ** A Jazz Quartet plays at The Groennkloof Spring Festival (Jan Cilliers Park, Wenning Street, Groenkloof), from 11am till 10pm.
9 September: ** The Black Cat Bones will play blues at Tings & Times (1065 Arcadia Street, Pretoria), two more bands will be on stage. Starts at 8:30-11:30pm.
10 September: ** Mulatu Astatke (Ethiopia) in the Wits Great Hall, (Wits University, Braamfontein). Tickets are R145 (R80 for Wits students) from the Wits Theatre box office and Badia Productions (072 246 3814). Featured are Ayanda Sikade (drums), Herbie Tsoaeli (bass), Sidney Minisi (saxophone) and James Arben (oboe and clarinet).
16 September: ** Live Jazz Band, featuring Rudine Geer (Voice), Riaan le Roux (Guitar), Pule Makona (Keys), Riaan Diedericks (Drums), Werner Spies (Bass), performs at +27 Design Café (corner South & Duncan Street, Hatfield, Pretoria). Bring your own wine for a small corkage of R10 per bottle, from 7-11pm.
16 September: ** Asanda Bam (vocals) features Luyanda Madope (keys), Tlale Makhene (percussions) and Nkanyezi Cele (drums) at The Blues Room (Sandton) from 7:30pm. Entry fee is R70.
17 & 18 September: ** Tonik’s Wireless Silent Gigs are live at The Bioscope (286 Fox Street, JHB), from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Entrance is R100.
17 September: ** Arts Alive presents Sidney Mnisi live at the True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor) from 7-10pm.
17 September: ** Kunle Ayo Live at the Jazz & African Music Nights in The State Theatre (320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria), from 9-11pm. Entry fee is R60-R80.
18 Septmber: ** Feya Faku and Friends (Ayanda Sikade on drums, Mthunzi on saxophones, Nduduzo Makhathini on piano) are at The True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Columbine and John Masefield Avenues , Mondeor), from 7pm to 9pm.
19 September: ** Tonik’s Wireless Silent Gigs are live at The Platform on 18th Art Gallery (18th Street, Pretoria) from 11:30am-1:30pm. Entrance is R100.
19 September: ** The Eldorado Jazz Festival takes place at The Kremetart Par (Eldorado Park Extension 3), from 10am-6pm. Entrance is Free!
19 September: ** Arts Alive presents Andile Yenana at the True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor) from 7-10pm.
24 September: ** Zim Ngqawana performs at The State Theatre (Pretoria), 8pm.
24 September: ** Toby Benko is live at Blue Flame Grill (978 Veda Street, Etienne Lewis Lifestyle Centre, Pretoria). 7-11pm.
25 September: ** James Grace and Jonathan Crossley are performing at Olde 'n New (cnr Empire and Cedar Avenue, Auckalnd Park). Starts at 7pm, for R100, including refreshments. Bookings on 083 414 0041
30 September: ** Dina Dapo & Friends and The Fridge jam at Jozi G-Spot (Main Street, Melville), 8pm.
30 September: ** Jazz Trio, featuring guitarist Yogin Sullaphen, performs at the new Ascot Hotel (corner Grant Avenue and Algernon Street, Norwood), from 8:30-10:30pm. Free entrance.
REGULAR GIGS:
Wednesday
** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm
Friday
** Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
Sunday
** Bill Fairley’s Band perform at The Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways) from 12:30pm.
** Jazz Trio plays live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm.
** Jazz Quintet performs at The Radisson Blu Hotel's Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge, from 7pm.
Aug 2, 2010
August: Jazz in Johannesburg
04 August: ** Scicoustic & Schalk Joubert Band are live at Tings 'n Times (Pretoria), 8:30pm to 11:30pm.
07 August: ** Greg Georgiades and Ashish Joshi will play at the Oppikopi Festival , from 11am.
07 August: ** Paul Hanmer performs at The Bell Pepper (Queen street, South Kensington), from 9pm. R50 entry.
09 August: ** Katzy’s Jazz Nights, at Katzy's (Shop 70, The Firs / Hyatt Shopping Centre C/O Oxford Road & Bierman Avenue, Rosebank). 7pm.
14 August: ** The Kathy Raven Band, featuring Graeme Sacks (guitar), Jiggs Downing (bass), Dio Santos (drums) and special guest Ben Amato (sax & flute), will be at the Radium Beer Hall from 9pm-11:30pm. Book at 011 728 3866.
14: ** August: Fibonnacci Sequence are Sharoni Tsarafi (Vocals), Steven Dennett (Bass), Dimitri Jonas (Drums), Johnathan Thorburn (Guitar) & will play at The Bell Pepper (Kensington), 8:30pm, R50.
14 August: ** Inxiles/Exiles are Thembinkosi Mavimbela, Zarcia Zacheus, Aaron Mate and Bernett Mulungo , and will be at the Wits Amphitheatre. 6pm. Free.
15 August: ** live jazz band at The Radison Blu Hotel Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge.
19 August: ** Keep It Live Jam Session Thursdays Evenings are on at The Loft (7th Street, Melville). from 8pm to 11pm.
20 August: ** Basadi Women of Jazz are at The State Theatre’s Rendezvous (320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria) 8pm.
21 August: ** The Raeven Brough Trio, featuring Kevin Davidson, will be performing at The Bell Pepper (Queen Street, South Kensington). 8:15pm-10pm for R50.
26-28 August: ** The Joy of Jazz Festival is in the Newtown Cultural Precinct. For the programme, see www.joyofjazz.co.za
26 August: ** Lalah Hathaway will do a workshop at The South West Gauteng College (Soweto), 11:00 - 13:00
26 August: ** Ravi Coltrane conducts a workshop at Music Academy of Gauteng (Benoni), 11:00 - 13:00
26 August: ** Kim Waters will conduct a workshop at the Central Johannesburg College, from 11:00 - 13:00
26 August: ** Anat Cohen will do a workshop at Tshwane University of Technology (Pretoria), from 11:00 - 13:00
26 August: ** Michael Ward will do a workshop at Sebokeng College Hall (Sebokeng), from 11:00 - 13:00
26 August: ** Poncho Sanchez will conduct a workshop at the Moses Molelekwa Art Foundation (Ekhuruleni), from 11:00 - 13:00
27 August: ** Rudine Geer performs at the +27 Design Café (corner South and Duncan streets, Hatfield, Pretoria), from 7-11pm. The band includes Rudine Geer (voice), Riaan le Roux (guitar), Pule Makona (keys), Riaan Diedericks (drums) and Werner Spies (bass).
27 August: ** The National Youth Jazz band is at The Bassline (Newtown) from 7pm
27 August: ** Melanie Scholtz is at the Market Theatre Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 7pm
27 August: ** Pu2ma performs at the Dinaledi Stage (Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 7pm
27 August: ** Anat Cohen is at The Bassline (Newtown) from 8:15pm
27 August: ** Lala Hathaway performs at the Dinaledi Stage (MaryFitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 8:15pm
27 August: ** Stacey Kent is at the Market Theatre Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 8:30pm
27 August: ** The Taiwa Jazz Band is at the Sophiatown Lounge (Newtown) from 9pm
27 August: ** Michael Ward is at the Bassline (Newtown) from 9:30pm
27 August: ** Fourplay are at the Dinaledi Stage (MaryFitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 9:45pm
27 August: ** Kim Waters is at the Market Theatre Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 10pm
27 August: ** Wafa Wafa Sound System is at Niki’s Oasis (Newtown) from 10pm
27 August: ** Poncho Sanchez performs at the Mbira Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 10pm
27 August: ** Ravi Coltrane is at The Bassline(Newtown) from 11pm
27 August: ** Chris Botti performs at the Dinaledi Stage (MaryFitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 11:15pm
27 August: ** Sadao Watanabe performs at the Mbira Stage from 11:30pm
28 August: ** 4 Seasons are at the Mbira Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 6pm
28 August: ** Kyle Shepherd is at The Bassline from 7pm
28 August: ** Wouter Kellerman performs at the Mbira Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 7pm
28 August: ** Anat Cohen is at The Bassline from 8pm
28 August: ** guitarist Bothwell ‘Bozoe’ Nkomo performs at The Bell Pepper (Kensington). 8pm. R50
28 August: ** Sadao Watanabe performs at the Mbira Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 8:15pm
28 August: ** Stacey Kent is at the Market Theatre Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 9pm
28 August: ** Michael Ward is at the Bassline from 9:30pm
28 August: ** Fourplay perform at the Dinaledi Stage (MaryFitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 9:45pm
28 August: ** Medumo art Ensemble is at Niki’s Oasis (Newtown) from 10pm
28 August: ** Kim Waters performs at the Market Theatre Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 10:30pm
28 August: ** Ravi Coltrane is at The Bassline from 11pm
28 August: ** Poncho Sanchez is at the Mbira Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 11:15pm
28 August: ** Chris Botti performs at the Dinaledi Stage (MaryFitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 11:15pm
30 August: ** Strings and Skins Beeg Band are live at Tings & Times (1066 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, Pretoria), from 9:30-11:30pm.
REGULAR GIGS:
Wednesday
** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm
Thursday
** the Keep It Live Jam Sessions are on at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), from 8pm to 11pm.
Friday
** Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
Sunday
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, is at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways).
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm.
** Live jazz band at The Radisson Blu Hotel's Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge, from 7pm.
07 August: ** Greg Georgiades and Ashish Joshi will play at the Oppikopi Festival , from 11am.
07 August: ** Paul Hanmer performs at The Bell Pepper (Queen street, South Kensington), from 9pm. R50 entry.
09 August: ** Katzy’s Jazz Nights, at Katzy's (Shop 70, The Firs / Hyatt Shopping Centre C/O Oxford Road & Bierman Avenue, Rosebank). 7pm.
14 August: ** The Kathy Raven Band, featuring Graeme Sacks (guitar), Jiggs Downing (bass), Dio Santos (drums) and special guest Ben Amato (sax & flute), will be at the Radium Beer Hall from 9pm-11:30pm. Book at 011 728 3866.
14: ** August: Fibonnacci Sequence are Sharoni Tsarafi (Vocals), Steven Dennett (Bass), Dimitri Jonas (Drums), Johnathan Thorburn (Guitar) & will play at The Bell Pepper (Kensington), 8:30pm, R50.
14 August: ** Inxiles/Exiles are Thembinkosi Mavimbela, Zarcia Zacheus, Aaron Mate and Bernett Mulungo , and will be at the Wits Amphitheatre. 6pm. Free.
15 August: ** live jazz band at The Radison Blu Hotel Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge.
19 August: ** Keep It Live Jam Session Thursdays Evenings are on at The Loft (7th Street, Melville). from 8pm to 11pm.
20 August: ** Basadi Women of Jazz are at The State Theatre’s Rendezvous (320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria) 8pm.
21 August: ** The Raeven Brough Trio, featuring Kevin Davidson, will be performing at The Bell Pepper (Queen Street, South Kensington). 8:15pm-10pm for R50.
26-28 August: ** The Joy of Jazz Festival is in the Newtown Cultural Precinct. For the programme, see www.joyofjazz.co.za
26 August: ** Lalah Hathaway will do a workshop at The South West Gauteng College (Soweto), 11:00 - 13:00
26 August: ** Ravi Coltrane conducts a workshop at Music Academy of Gauteng (Benoni), 11:00 - 13:00
26 August: ** Kim Waters will conduct a workshop at the Central Johannesburg College, from 11:00 - 13:00
26 August: ** Anat Cohen will do a workshop at Tshwane University of Technology (Pretoria), from 11:00 - 13:00
26 August: ** Michael Ward will do a workshop at Sebokeng College Hall (Sebokeng), from 11:00 - 13:00
26 August: ** Poncho Sanchez will conduct a workshop at the Moses Molelekwa Art Foundation (Ekhuruleni), from 11:00 - 13:00
27 August: ** Rudine Geer performs at the +27 Design Café (corner South and Duncan streets, Hatfield, Pretoria), from 7-11pm. The band includes Rudine Geer (voice), Riaan le Roux (guitar), Pule Makona (keys), Riaan Diedericks (drums) and Werner Spies (bass).
27 August: ** The National Youth Jazz band is at The Bassline (Newtown) from 7pm
27 August: ** Melanie Scholtz is at the Market Theatre Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 7pm
27 August: ** Pu2ma performs at the Dinaledi Stage (Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 7pm
27 August: ** Anat Cohen is at The Bassline (Newtown) from 8:15pm
27 August: ** Lala Hathaway performs at the Dinaledi Stage (MaryFitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 8:15pm
27 August: ** Stacey Kent is at the Market Theatre Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 8:30pm
27 August: ** The Taiwa Jazz Band is at the Sophiatown Lounge (Newtown) from 9pm
27 August: ** Michael Ward is at the Bassline (Newtown) from 9:30pm
27 August: ** Fourplay are at the Dinaledi Stage (MaryFitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 9:45pm
27 August: ** Kim Waters is at the Market Theatre Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 10pm
27 August: ** Wafa Wafa Sound System is at Niki’s Oasis (Newtown) from 10pm
27 August: ** Poncho Sanchez performs at the Mbira Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 10pm
27 August: ** Ravi Coltrane is at The Bassline(Newtown) from 11pm
27 August: ** Chris Botti performs at the Dinaledi Stage (MaryFitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 11:15pm
27 August: ** Sadao Watanabe performs at the Mbira Stage from 11:30pm
28 August: ** 4 Seasons are at the Mbira Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 6pm
28 August: ** Kyle Shepherd is at The Bassline from 7pm
28 August: ** Wouter Kellerman performs at the Mbira Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 7pm
28 August: ** Anat Cohen is at The Bassline from 8pm
28 August: ** guitarist Bothwell ‘Bozoe’ Nkomo performs at The Bell Pepper (Kensington). 8pm. R50
28 August: ** Sadao Watanabe performs at the Mbira Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 8:15pm
28 August: ** Stacey Kent is at the Market Theatre Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 9pm
28 August: ** Michael Ward is at the Bassline from 9:30pm
28 August: ** Fourplay perform at the Dinaledi Stage (MaryFitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 9:45pm
28 August: ** Medumo art Ensemble is at Niki’s Oasis (Newtown) from 10pm
28 August: ** Kim Waters performs at the Market Theatre Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 10:30pm
28 August: ** Ravi Coltrane is at The Bassline from 11pm
28 August: ** Poncho Sanchez is at the Mbira Stage (Joy of Jazz Festival, Newtown) from 11:15pm
28 August: ** Chris Botti performs at the Dinaledi Stage (MaryFitzgerald Square, Newtown) from 11:15pm
30 August: ** Strings and Skins Beeg Band are live at Tings & Times (1066 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, Pretoria), from 9:30-11:30pm.
REGULAR GIGS:
Wednesday
** Wednesday Jazz Sessions, featuring Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys) are WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm till 11:30pm
Thursday
** the Keep It Live Jam Sessions are on at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), from 8pm to 11pm.
Friday
** Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
Sunday
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, is at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways).
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm.
** Live jazz band at The Radisson Blu Hotel's Jazz Evenings (corner Daisy and Rivonia Roads, Sandton), in the Soul Lounge, from 7pm.
Jul 2, 2010
July Jazz in Johannesburg
01 July: ** Yonela Mnana (piano) performs at Niki's Oasis (138, Bree Street, Newtown Cultural Precinct) from 10:30pm till 2am, for R50 at the door or buy refreshments.
02 July: ** 4Seasons are on the Newtown Stage (Newtown), 12:00pm-4:30pm
02 July: ** Eric Vloeiman’s (trumpet) Gatecrash, Dave Ndoro, Gloria Bosman (vocals) and Bheki Khoza (guitar) are at the Baseline (Newtown), from 9pm for R70.
02 July: ** Tempted To Turn (blues) are on stage at The Crocodile Cradle Waterfront Hartebeespoortdam, from 8-11pm.
02 July: **Afrika Mkhize is at Niki’s Oasis (Bree Str, Newtown), 10:30pm-2am, R50 or buy refreshments.
02 July: ** Strings and Skins Big Band, ft Greg Georgiades (L’ud) & Ashish Joshi (tabla), is at The State Theatre (Pretoria), 8pm. R80.
02 July: **Sydney Mnisi (saxophones) and band are at Niki’s Oasis (Bree Str, Newtown), 2am onwards, R50 or buy refreshments.
** 03 July: ** Malcom Braff (piano), Samuel Blaser (trombone), Zim Ngqawana (saxophones) are at The Baseline (Newtown), at 9pm. Entry is R50.
03 July: ** Tlale Makhene is at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm-2am. The cover charge is R50.
03 July: ** Dan Patlansky (blues) is at The Radium Beer Hall (282, Louis Botha Avenue), from 8:30pm. Reservations at 011 728 3866
04 July: ** Sydney Mnisi Quartet is at Jazz Maniacs (Freedom Square, Soweto), R140. 12-6pm.
04 July: ** Malcolm Braff (piano), Samuel Blaser (trombone), Zim Ngqawana (saxophones) are at The Cradle of Human Kind at 4pm.
07 July: ** Raeven Brough Jazz Quartet, with Chris Luke (saxophones), Nicholas
Mccreadie (drums), Ike Ongwuabu (bass) are at Niki's Oasis, from 7pm till 10pm. Entrance is charged at R50 or free entry if you buy refreshments. PLUS jam session from the 3rd set.
08 July: The Gauteng Jazz Orchestra is at The Linder Auditorium (St Andrews Road, Parktown), from 7:30pm. FREE
09 July: ** Mlungisi Gegana (bass) and his band are at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm. R50 for entry.
09 July: ** Dan Patlansky is at Tanz Cafe (Bryanston), at 8:30pm.
09 July: ** Steve Newman and Ashish Josi are at The Bell Pepper (Kensington), 8:30pm. R100.
09 July: ** Hugh Masekela is at The Teatro (Montecasino, Fourways), from 8pm. Book at Computicket.
10 July: ** Ezra Ngcukana (saxophones) and his band are at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm. Entrance fee is R50
11 July: ** Feya Faku (trumpet) and his band are at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm. The fee is R50.
14 July: ** Tonacity 4Tet is at The Sophiatown Lounge (Central Place, Newtown), 10pm. Free.
16 July: ** The University of Pretoria Music Department presents a Bulgaria Fundraiser
concert at Musaion, University of Pretoria, 18:00. The programme includes classical and jazz music. Enquiries: 083 973 9700 or 071 602 8227
18 July: ** The Afro Blues Jazz Quintet, with Lex Futshane (bass) and Lindi Maxolo (vocals) play well-known jazz standards and African originals from 1pm, at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodepoort). Entrance is R50
18 July: ** The Chris Luke Quartet will play at The East Gate Food Piazza, from 12:00-4pm. Featuring Dio Santos (drums) and Roger Hobbs (bass)
25 July: ** The Winter Jazz Concert at the Promusica Theatre (Roodepoort) starts at 5pm, featuring the Metro Jazz Ensemble, pianist Roland Moses and his Quartet, vocalist Denise Jannah (Netherlands). Tickets are R150 from Computicket
30 July: ** The Chris Luke Quartet is at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), 8pm.
30 July: ** The Black Cat Bones perform at The Bohemian (Richmond), from 8:30pm-11:30pm. Enquire at: 011 482 1725
31 July: ** RAZ plays live at The Bell Pepper (Queen Str, South Kensington). 8pm for R50.
31 July: ** The Black Cat Blues are at the Blues Fest in Cafe Barcelona (Cnr Banard and Delmas Streets, Pretoria). From 7pm, for R80. Enquire: 012 345-3602
REGULAR GIGS:
Friday
** Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
Sunday
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, is at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways).
** Marcus Wyatt Trio, featuring Clement Benny (drums) & Carlo Mombelli (bass), is at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 1pm.
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm.
02 July: ** 4Seasons are on the Newtown Stage (Newtown), 12:00pm-4:30pm
02 July: ** Eric Vloeiman’s (trumpet) Gatecrash, Dave Ndoro, Gloria Bosman (vocals) and Bheki Khoza (guitar) are at the Baseline (Newtown), from 9pm for R70.
02 July: ** Tempted To Turn (blues) are on stage at The Crocodile Cradle Waterfront Hartebeespoortdam, from 8-11pm.
02 July: **Afrika Mkhize is at Niki’s Oasis (Bree Str, Newtown), 10:30pm-2am, R50 or buy refreshments.
02 July: ** Strings and Skins Big Band, ft Greg Georgiades (L’ud) & Ashish Joshi (tabla), is at The State Theatre (Pretoria), 8pm. R80.
02 July: **Sydney Mnisi (saxophones) and band are at Niki’s Oasis (Bree Str, Newtown), 2am onwards, R50 or buy refreshments.
** 03 July: ** Malcom Braff (piano), Samuel Blaser (trombone), Zim Ngqawana (saxophones) are at The Baseline (Newtown), at 9pm. Entry is R50.
03 July: ** Tlale Makhene is at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm-2am. The cover charge is R50.
03 July: ** Dan Patlansky (blues) is at The Radium Beer Hall (282, Louis Botha Avenue), from 8:30pm. Reservations at 011 728 3866
04 July: ** Sydney Mnisi Quartet is at Jazz Maniacs (Freedom Square, Soweto), R140. 12-6pm.
04 July: ** Malcolm Braff (piano), Samuel Blaser (trombone), Zim Ngqawana (saxophones) are at The Cradle of Human Kind at 4pm.
07 July: ** Raeven Brough Jazz Quartet, with Chris Luke (saxophones), Nicholas
Mccreadie (drums), Ike Ongwuabu (bass) are at Niki's Oasis, from 7pm till 10pm. Entrance is charged at R50 or free entry if you buy refreshments. PLUS jam session from the 3rd set.
08 July: The Gauteng Jazz Orchestra is at The Linder Auditorium (St Andrews Road, Parktown), from 7:30pm. FREE
09 July: ** Mlungisi Gegana (bass) and his band are at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm. R50 for entry.
09 July: ** Dan Patlansky is at Tanz Cafe (Bryanston), at 8:30pm.
09 July: ** Steve Newman and Ashish Josi are at The Bell Pepper (Kensington), 8:30pm. R100.
09 July: ** Hugh Masekela is at The Teatro (Montecasino, Fourways), from 8pm. Book at Computicket.
10 July: ** Ezra Ngcukana (saxophones) and his band are at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm. Entrance fee is R50
11 July: ** Feya Faku (trumpet) and his band are at Niki's Oasis (Bree Street, Newtown), 10:30pm. The fee is R50.
14 July: ** Tonacity 4Tet is at The Sophiatown Lounge (Central Place, Newtown), 10pm. Free.
16 July: ** The University of Pretoria Music Department presents a Bulgaria Fundraiser
concert at Musaion, University of Pretoria, 18:00. The programme includes classical and jazz music. Enquiries: 083 973 9700 or 071 602 8227
18 July: ** The Afro Blues Jazz Quintet, with Lex Futshane (bass) and Lindi Maxolo (vocals) play well-known jazz standards and African originals from 1pm, at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodepoort). Entrance is R50
18 July: ** The Chris Luke Quartet will play at The East Gate Food Piazza, from 12:00-4pm. Featuring Dio Santos (drums) and Roger Hobbs (bass)
25 July: ** The Winter Jazz Concert at the Promusica Theatre (Roodepoort) starts at 5pm, featuring the Metro Jazz Ensemble, pianist Roland Moses and his Quartet, vocalist Denise Jannah (Netherlands). Tickets are R150 from Computicket
30 July: ** The Chris Luke Quartet is at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), 8pm.
30 July: ** The Black Cat Bones perform at The Bohemian (Richmond), from 8:30pm-11:30pm. Enquire at: 011 482 1725
31 July: ** RAZ plays live at The Bell Pepper (Queen Str, South Kensington). 8pm for R50.
31 July: ** The Black Cat Blues are at the Blues Fest in Cafe Barcelona (Cnr Banard and Delmas Streets, Pretoria). From 7pm, for R80. Enquire: 012 345-3602
REGULAR GIGS:
Friday
** Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
Sunday
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, is at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways).
** Marcus Wyatt Trio, featuring Clement Benny (drums) & Carlo Mombelli (bass), is at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 1pm.
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm.
May 31, 2010
June Jazz in Johannesburg
** 01 June: Babu hold a workshop at the South-West Gauteng College, formerly the Dobsonville Technical College, (Soweto) at 2pm.
** 01 June: Heels Over Head, are a jazz collective from Durban, will perform at the Bassline (Newtown) from 7pm, entry fee is R70.
** 02 June: Afro-Jazz from Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland & Zimbabwe, featuring Ndithini Mbali, Mingas, Dudu Manhenga and Mpumie Twala. The show is at The Bassline from 8pm for R100
** 02 June: Babu are live at Espresso Jazz (4th Ave. Linden), from 8pm, at R70.
** 03 June: Greg Georgiades and Syd Kitchen perform at the Steak n' Ale (Pretoria CBD), from 9pm.
** 03 June: Rozelle Blackie is at The Smoke Cafe and Grill House (Groenkloef, PTA), 7pm.
** 04 June: Mimi, performs at The Bassline (Newtown), 8pm for R100.
** 05 June: Ashish Joshi, Greg Georgiades and Steve Newman are live at Flat4 Studio (162 Eastwood Street, Clarendon Court, Lisdogan Park, Arcadia, PRETORIA), from 7pm.
** 05 June: Abdullah Ibrahim & the WDR Big Band (Cologne), are at the Lyric Theatre at the Gold Reef City Casino, from 8pm. Tickets at Computiket.
**6 June: The Gauteng Jazz Orchestra performs at Mofolo Park (Soweto), in a multi-artist concert, starting at 11:00-20:00
** 06 June: Feya Faku will be at The True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor), from 6:30pm untill midnight.
** 08 June: Strings and Skins (Ashish Josi on percussions; Greg Georgiades on strings) live with Pops Mohammed at The Bassline (Newtown), 8pm for R70.
** 09 June: Paul Hanmer (keys), Basi Mahlasela (percussion), Louis Mhlanga (guitar) and Jimi Indi Phiri (bass) are at The Bell Pepper restaurant (176 Queen Street, South Kensington) from 8pm for R80. Enquire at 011 615-7531, 083 382-5718 (Sharon), 083 272-3943 (Colleen).
** 10 June: The Chris Luke Jazz Quartet performs at Niki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown. Starting at 8:30pm till midnight, for R50 or buy refreshments.
** 11 June: the guitarist Bheki Khoza will be performing at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 10:30pm till 2am.
** 12 June: Zim Ngqawana plays at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 10:30pm till 2am. call 011 838-9733 for more enquiries.
** 12 June: The Kathy Raven Band are at the Radium Beer Hall (282, Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove), from 9pm.
** 13 June: Latin Jazz at the Lapa Fo restaurant (Emmarentia), featuring Werner Spies, Clement Benny et al. From 6:30pm at R50.
** 15 June: marcus Wyatt's Language 12 will perform live at Espresso Jazz (4th Avenue, Linden) from 8:30pm till 11:30pm.
** 16 June: the Youth Jazz Quartet are at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 22h30 to 02h00.
** 17 June: Rashid Lanie plays at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 22h30 till 02h00. call 011 838 9733 for further enquiries.
** 18 June: Sylvester Mazinyane perfoms at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 10:30pm till 2am.
** 18 June: Tshepo Mngoma, featuring Swazi Dlamini will be at The Bassline (Newtown). 8pm till midnight. Also on the bill is Mimi Ntenjwa. Tickets are R110 at Computicket or R150 at the venue.
** 19 June: Barney Rachabane will perform at Niki's Oasis in Newtown, from 10:30pm till 2am.
** 19 June: Kirstels Birkholtz's Chocolate Box is on from 8:30pm at Espresso Jazz (Linden). R40.
** 24 June: Ezra Ngcukana plays at Niki's Oasis (Newtown),from 10:30pm to 2am.
** 25 June: Khaya Mahlangu is at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 10:30pm untill 2am. call 011 838 9733 for more information.
** 26 June: Lucas Senyatso will be playing live at Niki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown) from 10:30pm to 2am.
** 29 June: The Atmosferic Quartet is at Katzy's Cigar Lounge (in The Firs, Rosebank), 8pm. R100. Wendy Allen Twyford (Vocals & Percussion); Graeme Currie (Bass); John Fresk (Keyboards); Gerbin Grooten (Drums & Percussion); Dayaan Holland (saxophone); Speedy Kobak (Trombone).
** 30 June: Peter Sklair (bs), Bernice Boikanyo (dr), Roland Mosss (keys) are at The Bell Pepper (Kensington), 8pm for R80.
REGULAR GIGS:
Friday
** Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
Sunday
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, is at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways).
** Marcus Wyatt Trio, featuring Clement Benny (drums) & Carlo Mombelli (bass), is at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 1pm.
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm.
** 01 June: Heels Over Head, are a jazz collective from Durban, will perform at the Bassline (Newtown) from 7pm, entry fee is R70.
** 02 June: Afro-Jazz from Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland & Zimbabwe, featuring Ndithini Mbali, Mingas, Dudu Manhenga and Mpumie Twala. The show is at The Bassline from 8pm for R100
** 02 June: Babu are live at Espresso Jazz (4th Ave. Linden), from 8pm, at R70.
** 03 June: Greg Georgiades and Syd Kitchen perform at the Steak n' Ale (Pretoria CBD), from 9pm.
** 03 June: Rozelle Blackie is at The Smoke Cafe and Grill House (Groenkloef, PTA), 7pm.
** 04 June: Mimi, performs at The Bassline (Newtown), 8pm for R100.
** 05 June: Ashish Joshi, Greg Georgiades and Steve Newman are live at Flat4 Studio (162 Eastwood Street, Clarendon Court, Lisdogan Park, Arcadia, PRETORIA), from 7pm.
** 05 June: Abdullah Ibrahim & the WDR Big Band (Cologne), are at the Lyric Theatre at the Gold Reef City Casino, from 8pm. Tickets at Computiket.
**6 June: The Gauteng Jazz Orchestra performs at Mofolo Park (Soweto), in a multi-artist concert, starting at 11:00-20:00
** 06 June: Feya Faku will be at The True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor), from 6:30pm untill midnight.
** 08 June: Strings and Skins (Ashish Josi on percussions; Greg Georgiades on strings) live with Pops Mohammed at The Bassline (Newtown), 8pm for R70.
** 09 June: Paul Hanmer (keys), Basi Mahlasela (percussion), Louis Mhlanga (guitar) and Jimi Indi Phiri (bass) are at The Bell Pepper restaurant (176 Queen Street, South Kensington) from 8pm for R80. Enquire at 011 615-7531, 083 382-5718 (Sharon), 083 272-3943 (Colleen).
** 10 June: The Chris Luke Jazz Quartet performs at Niki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown. Starting at 8:30pm till midnight, for R50 or buy refreshments.
** 11 June: the guitarist Bheki Khoza will be performing at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 10:30pm till 2am.
** 12 June: Zim Ngqawana plays at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 10:30pm till 2am. call 011 838-9733 for more enquiries.
** 12 June: The Kathy Raven Band are at the Radium Beer Hall (282, Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove), from 9pm.
** 13 June: Latin Jazz at the Lapa Fo restaurant (Emmarentia), featuring Werner Spies, Clement Benny et al. From 6:30pm at R50.
** 15 June: marcus Wyatt's Language 12 will perform live at Espresso Jazz (4th Avenue, Linden) from 8:30pm till 11:30pm.
** 16 June: the Youth Jazz Quartet are at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 22h30 to 02h00.
** 17 June: Rashid Lanie plays at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 22h30 till 02h00. call 011 838 9733 for further enquiries.
** 18 June: Sylvester Mazinyane perfoms at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 10:30pm till 2am.
** 18 June: Tshepo Mngoma, featuring Swazi Dlamini will be at The Bassline (Newtown). 8pm till midnight. Also on the bill is Mimi Ntenjwa. Tickets are R110 at Computicket or R150 at the venue.
** 19 June: Barney Rachabane will perform at Niki's Oasis in Newtown, from 10:30pm till 2am.
** 19 June: Kirstels Birkholtz's Chocolate Box is on from 8:30pm at Espresso Jazz (Linden). R40.
** 24 June: Ezra Ngcukana plays at Niki's Oasis (Newtown),from 10:30pm to 2am.
** 25 June: Khaya Mahlangu is at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 10:30pm untill 2am. call 011 838 9733 for more information.
** 26 June: Lucas Senyatso will be playing live at Niki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown) from 10:30pm to 2am.
** 29 June: The Atmosferic Quartet is at Katzy's Cigar Lounge (in The Firs, Rosebank), 8pm. R100. Wendy Allen Twyford (Vocals & Percussion); Graeme Currie (Bass); John Fresk (Keyboards); Gerbin Grooten (Drums & Percussion); Dayaan Holland (saxophone); Speedy Kobak (Trombone).
** 30 June: Peter Sklair (bs), Bernice Boikanyo (dr), Roland Mosss (keys) are at The Bell Pepper (Kensington), 8pm for R80.
REGULAR GIGS:
Friday
** Jazz Trio plays at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove), from 8pm.
Sunday
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, is at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways).
** Marcus Wyatt Trio, featuring Clement Benny (drums) & Carlo Mombelli (bass), is at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 1pm.
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm.
Apr 26, 2010
May in Jozi
** 1st May: Sylvester Mazinyane (piano) is with his band at Nikki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown) from 8:30pm. R50/buy dinner.
** 1 May: AIKE: with original compositions by Janus van der Merwe (tenor sax), Jonathan Crossley (guitars), Roger Hobbs (bass), Jonno Sweetman (drums), special guest Marcus Wyatt (trumpet) at 8pm at the Wits Theatre (Amphitheatre)
** 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May: MnandiBlue are at the Monte Casino Piazza at 5pm-9pm.
** 7 May: Allou April will be playing live at The State Theatre, Pretoria, from 8pm. tickets are R60 from Computicket and R80 at the venue
**8/05: Mosolodi play live at Toto Mlaza's in Bophelong from 3pm.
**9/05: Mosolodi features Bow & Arrow at Velley (Zone 12, Sebokeng), 3pm.
** 11 May: AIKE is Pappas Improv Nights (Cnr Duncan and Prospect Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria). 8pm. Ft Jonathan Crossley (guitar), Janus van der Merwe (tenor sax), Roger Hobbs (bass), Justin Badenhorst (drums)
** 11 May: Percussion Workshop by Efrain Toro at The Wits Theatre, from 7pm.(in association with www.marshallmusic.co.za)Entrance is R40.
** 14 may: Asanda Bam performs at Cafe52, Sancardia Shopping Complex, Cnr Church & Beatrix Streets, Pretoria. 8pm, R50.
** 15 May: The Prisoners of Strange launch their album at the Wits Amphitheatre. show starts at 4pm. Tickets will be at the door for R60.
** 16 May: Guitarist Vuma Levin and band perform at the Lapa Fo restaurant in Emmarentia (on Barry Hertzog Drive) from 6pm - 10pm. Entrance is R50.
** 19 May: Paul Hanmer(keys), McCoy Mrubatha (sax), Pete Sklair (bass) and Bernice Boikanyo (drums) are at THE BELL PEPPER restaurant, Queen Street, Kensington, 8pm. Entrance R80. call 011 615-7531 or 083 382 5718
** 21 May: Percussionist Tlale Makhene and his band perform at The State Theatre (Pretoria), from 8pm. Tickets are R60 at Computicket and R80 at the venue.
** 21 May: Chris Luke (sax), Jonathan Crossley (guitar), Roger Hobbs (bass) and Deo Santos (drums) will jam at Nikki’s Oasis in Newtown (opposite the Market Theatre), from 8pm. Entry is R50
** 22 May: Guitarist Bothwell Bozoe Nkomo performs at The Bell Pepper restaurant in Kensington, 8pm. Entry is R50
** 22 May: Jazz Guitar-Piano Duo, with Vuma Levin on guitar and Daniel De Wet on piano at Mama's Shebeen (Gleneagles Rd, Greenside, 2pm-4:30pm.
** 26 May: Sax In The City, featuring Mandla Mlangeni, will be live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), from 8:30pm till 11:30pm
** 28 May: Raeven Brough Jazz Quartet live with Andre Behnke, at Niki's Oasis (opposite the Market Theatre, 138 Bree Street, Newtown). Starts at 8pm. Entry is R50 or buy refreshments. Jam session to follow after 2 sets.
** 28 May: Shannon Hope, Upright Man and Cito will be live at Jazz Espresso, Linden (60, 4th Avenue), from 7pm-11pm. Tickets are R40 at the door.
** 28 May: Steve Newman, Ashish Josi and Greg Goergiades, perform at The Bell Pepper on Queen Street in Kensigton. From 9pm. R80. Enquire from 083 3825718.
** 28 May: The Moreira Project with Oliver Mtukudzi will be at The Bassline (Newtown), from 8pm.
** 31 May: Syd Kitchen and Greg Georgiades duo at Tings and Times (Pretoria) from 9:30pm.
REGULAR GIGS:
* Wednesday Jazz sessions at Sophiatown Lounge, ft Tonacity 4tet (Marcus Wyatt, Nduduzo Makhathini, Carlo Mombelli, Clement Benny), LIVE at 1 Central Place, Jeppe Str, Newtown. 8:30pm
* Friday Jazz Trio live at The Radium (282 Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove). 8pm
* Sundays:
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways)
** Jazz Trio (Marcus Wyatt, Clement Benny, Carlo Mombelli) at WISH (corner 2nd Avenue and 7th Street, Melville), 1pm
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm
** Jazz bands live at The Villa Bianca Mediterranean Cuisine (13 Brabazon Road, Croydon, Isando 011 974 2700), 6:30-9:30pm
** 1 May: AIKE: with original compositions by Janus van der Merwe (tenor sax), Jonathan Crossley (guitars), Roger Hobbs (bass), Jonno Sweetman (drums), special guest Marcus Wyatt (trumpet) at 8pm at the Wits Theatre (Amphitheatre)
** 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May: MnandiBlue are at the Monte Casino Piazza at 5pm-9pm.
** 7 May: Allou April will be playing live at The State Theatre, Pretoria, from 8pm. tickets are R60 from Computicket and R80 at the venue
**8/05: Mosolodi play live at Toto Mlaza's in Bophelong from 3pm.
**9/05: Mosolodi features Bow & Arrow at Velley (Zone 12, Sebokeng), 3pm.
** 11 May: AIKE is Pappas Improv Nights (Cnr Duncan and Prospect Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria). 8pm. Ft Jonathan Crossley (guitar), Janus van der Merwe (tenor sax), Roger Hobbs (bass), Justin Badenhorst (drums)
** 11 May: Percussion Workshop by Efrain Toro at The Wits Theatre, from 7pm.(in association with www.marshallmusic.co.za)Entrance is R40.
** 14 may: Asanda Bam performs at Cafe52, Sancardia Shopping Complex, Cnr Church & Beatrix Streets, Pretoria. 8pm, R50.
** 15 May: The Prisoners of Strange launch their album at the Wits Amphitheatre. show starts at 4pm. Tickets will be at the door for R60.
** 16 May: Guitarist Vuma Levin and band perform at the Lapa Fo restaurant in Emmarentia (on Barry Hertzog Drive) from 6pm - 10pm. Entrance is R50.
** 19 May: Paul Hanmer(keys), McCoy Mrubatha (sax), Pete Sklair (bass) and Bernice Boikanyo (drums) are at THE BELL PEPPER restaurant, Queen Street, Kensington, 8pm. Entrance R80. call 011 615-7531 or 083 382 5718
** 21 May: Percussionist Tlale Makhene and his band perform at The State Theatre (Pretoria), from 8pm. Tickets are R60 at Computicket and R80 at the venue.
** 21 May: Chris Luke (sax), Jonathan Crossley (guitar), Roger Hobbs (bass) and Deo Santos (drums) will jam at Nikki’s Oasis in Newtown (opposite the Market Theatre), from 8pm. Entry is R50
** 22 May: Guitarist Bothwell Bozoe Nkomo performs at The Bell Pepper restaurant in Kensington, 8pm. Entry is R50
** 22 May: Jazz Guitar-Piano Duo, with Vuma Levin on guitar and Daniel De Wet on piano at Mama's Shebeen (Gleneagles Rd, Greenside, 2pm-4:30pm.
** 26 May: Sax In The City, featuring Mandla Mlangeni, will be live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), from 8:30pm till 11:30pm
** 28 May: Raeven Brough Jazz Quartet live with Andre Behnke, at Niki's Oasis (opposite the Market Theatre, 138 Bree Street, Newtown). Starts at 8pm. Entry is R50 or buy refreshments. Jam session to follow after 2 sets.
** 28 May: Shannon Hope, Upright Man and Cito will be live at Jazz Espresso, Linden (60, 4th Avenue), from 7pm-11pm. Tickets are R40 at the door.
** 28 May: Steve Newman, Ashish Josi and Greg Goergiades, perform at The Bell Pepper on Queen Street in Kensigton. From 9pm. R80. Enquire from 083 3825718.
** 28 May: The Moreira Project with Oliver Mtukudzi will be at The Bassline (Newtown), from 8pm.
** 31 May: Syd Kitchen and Greg Georgiades duo at Tings and Times (Pretoria) from 9:30pm.
REGULAR GIGS:
* Wednesday Jazz sessions at Sophiatown Lounge, ft Tonacity 4tet (Marcus Wyatt, Nduduzo Makhathini, Carlo Mombelli, Clement Benny), LIVE at 1 Central Place, Jeppe Str, Newtown. 8:30pm
* Friday Jazz Trio live at The Radium (282 Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove). 8pm
* Sundays:
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways)
** Jazz Trio (Marcus Wyatt, Clement Benny, Carlo Mombelli) at WISH (corner 2nd Avenue and 7th Street, Melville), 1pm
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm
** Jazz bands live at The Villa Bianca Mediterranean Cuisine (13 Brabazon Road, Croydon, Isando 011 974 2700), 6:30-9:30pm
Mar 30, 2010
April Jazz
** 01 April: Video Wall Jam, 8pm @ Design Cafe (Pretoria). Featuring Werner Spies (bass), Kate Borthwick (keys), Rudine Geer (vocals), Riaan leRoux (guitar), Rynier Prins (guitar), Hugo Radyn (drums) and Ilanie Marx (visuals).
** 02 April: Musa Manzini Live, 8:15pm at The State Theatre (Pretoria). Tickets are R60 at Computicket and R80 at the door
** 02/04: Mnandi Blue are @The Bhambatha Jazz Lounge (Centurion), 9pm-12am
** 03 April: Musa Manzini Live, 8pm @ The Victory Theatre (Johannesburg)
** 06/04: The Little Black Hats Quintet are on stage at Lapa Fo (Emmarentia), 8:30-10:30pm
** 07/04: Tony Cox is @ The Guitar Room (The Old Parktonians Sports Club in Bordeux, Randburg) 7:30pm. Enquiries at 011 886 9591.
** 09 April: Tutu Puoane Live, 6:30pm @ Just-Cuban (Hatfield, Pretoria). Tickets R200 (with dinner) or R120 without dinner at 7:30pm
** 10 April: Tutu Puoane Live, 12midday @ Just-Cuban (Hatfield, Pretoria). For reservations: Khotso Mphahlele at 072 863 2689 or email tutu@soulfactory.be
** 10 April: The Voodoo Blues Festival @ The Voodoo Lounge (corner Civin Drive and Linksfield Drive, Linksfield). Tickets R100. Enquiries at 011 443 9990.
** 10 April: Kathy Raven and Shotgun Tori will be at The Radium Beer Hall (282 Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove). 9pm.
**14 April: The Bell Pepper Restaurant (176 Queen Street, Kensington) introduces jazz pianist Paul Hanmer and guests every Wednesday evening. On Wednesday 14 April he features Andre Abrahamse and Basi Mahlasela. 8pm, R80 at the door. Bookings 011 615-7531; 083 382-5718 (Sharon); 083 272-3943 (Colleen)
** 16 April: Concord Nkabinde Live, 8:15pm @ The State Theatre (Pretoria). With supporting act Coleman Machika. Tickets are R60 at Computicket and R80 at the venue
** 21st April: **Louis Mhlanga (guitar), Basi Mahlasela (perc.), Paul Hanmer (keys), Jimi Phiri (bass) perform from 8:30pm at The Bell Pepper Restaurant on Queen Street, Kensington. R80
** 23 April: **Algreco Live at Tanz Cafe, Bryanston, 8pm.
** 23 April: Max Vidima will be at Moyo, Melrose Arch, 8pm.
** 24 April: Mlungisi Gegana Quartet is at Espresso Jazz Linden from 8:30pm.
** 28 April: Paul Hanmer (piano), Ayanda Sikade (drums), Peter Sklair (bass) are at The Bell Pepper restaurant (Queen Str, Kensington), from 8pm. book 011 615-7531
083 382-5718
** 30 April: Sylvester Mazinyane (piano) is at Nikki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown) from 8:30pm. R50 or buy dinner.
** 30 April: Oupa Makhubela Live, 8:15pm at The State Theatre (Pretoria). With supporting act Mainline Nqobeni. Tickets are R60 at Computicket and R80 at the venue
REGULAR GIGS:
* Wednesday Jazz sessions at Sophiatown Lounge, ft Tonacity 4tet (Marcus Wyatt, Nduduzo Makhathini, Carlo Mombelli, Clement Benny), LIVE at 1 Central Place, Jeppe Str, Newtown. 8:30pm
* Friday Jazz Trio live at The Radium (282 Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove). 8pm
* Sundays:
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways)
** Jazz Trio (Marcus Wyatt, Clement Benny, Carlo Mombelli) at WISH (corner 2nd Avenue and 7th Street, Melville), 1pm
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm
** Jazz bands live at The Villa Bianca Mediterranean Cuisine (13 Brabazon Road, Croydon, Isando 011 974 2700), 6:30-9:30pm
** 02 April: Musa Manzini Live, 8:15pm at The State Theatre (Pretoria). Tickets are R60 at Computicket and R80 at the door
** 02/04: Mnandi Blue are @The Bhambatha Jazz Lounge (Centurion), 9pm-12am
** 03 April: Musa Manzini Live, 8pm @ The Victory Theatre (Johannesburg)
** 06/04: The Little Black Hats Quintet are on stage at Lapa Fo (Emmarentia), 8:30-10:30pm
** 07/04: Tony Cox is @ The Guitar Room (The Old Parktonians Sports Club in Bordeux, Randburg) 7:30pm. Enquiries at 011 886 9591.
** 09 April: Tutu Puoane Live, 6:30pm @ Just-Cuban (Hatfield, Pretoria). Tickets R200 (with dinner) or R120 without dinner at 7:30pm
** 10 April: Tutu Puoane Live, 12midday @ Just-Cuban (Hatfield, Pretoria). For reservations: Khotso Mphahlele at 072 863 2689 or email tutu@soulfactory.be
** 10 April: The Voodoo Blues Festival @ The Voodoo Lounge (corner Civin Drive and Linksfield Drive, Linksfield). Tickets R100. Enquiries at 011 443 9990.
** 10 April: Kathy Raven and Shotgun Tori will be at The Radium Beer Hall (282 Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove). 9pm.
**14 April: The Bell Pepper Restaurant (176 Queen Street, Kensington) introduces jazz pianist Paul Hanmer and guests every Wednesday evening. On Wednesday 14 April he features Andre Abrahamse and Basi Mahlasela. 8pm, R80 at the door. Bookings 011 615-7531; 083 382-5718 (Sharon); 083 272-3943 (Colleen)
** 16 April: Concord Nkabinde Live, 8:15pm @ The State Theatre (Pretoria). With supporting act Coleman Machika. Tickets are R60 at Computicket and R80 at the venue
** 21st April: **Louis Mhlanga (guitar), Basi Mahlasela (perc.), Paul Hanmer (keys), Jimi Phiri (bass) perform from 8:30pm at The Bell Pepper Restaurant on Queen Street, Kensington. R80
** 23 April: **Algreco Live at Tanz Cafe, Bryanston, 8pm.
** 23 April: Max Vidima will be at Moyo, Melrose Arch, 8pm.
** 24 April: Mlungisi Gegana Quartet is at Espresso Jazz Linden from 8:30pm.
** 28 April: Paul Hanmer (piano), Ayanda Sikade (drums), Peter Sklair (bass) are at The Bell Pepper restaurant (Queen Str, Kensington), from 8pm. book 011 615-7531
083 382-5718
** 30 April: Sylvester Mazinyane (piano) is at Nikki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown) from 8:30pm. R50 or buy dinner.
** 30 April: Oupa Makhubela Live, 8:15pm at The State Theatre (Pretoria). With supporting act Mainline Nqobeni. Tickets are R60 at Computicket and R80 at the venue
REGULAR GIGS:
* Wednesday Jazz sessions at Sophiatown Lounge, ft Tonacity 4tet (Marcus Wyatt, Nduduzo Makhathini, Carlo Mombelli, Clement Benny), LIVE at 1 Central Place, Jeppe Str, Newtown. 8:30pm
* Friday Jazz Trio live at The Radium (282 Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove). 8pm
* Sundays:
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways)
** Jazz Trio (Marcus Wyatt, Clement Benny, Carlo Mombelli) at WISH (corner 2nd Avenue and 7th Street, Melville), 1pm
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm
** Jazz bands live at The Villa Bianca Mediterranean Cuisine (13 Brabazon Road, Croydon, Isando 011 974 2700), 6:30-9:30pm
Mar 5, 2010
March in Jozi (so far)
**5/03: Tlale Makhene performs at Cafe52 (Sancardia Bldg, Cnr Church & Beatrix Streets) 8pm, R50. Book @ 012 326 4353
**5/03: Mpumi Dlamini is at the State Theatre (Pretoria) 8:15pm, R60-R80
**5/03: Kunle Ayo is at Moyo (Melrose Arch), 8pm.
**5-6/03: Mlungisi Gegana Quintet is at Nicci's Oasis (138 Bree Str, Newtown) 8pm
**7/03: Zim Ngqawana's Vandalizim (Film) World Premier, featuring Kyle Sheperd, at Gallery MOMO (52 7th ave Parktown North), 3pm
**Max Vidima (guitar) plays live at Moyo (Melrose Arch), on the 19th March, 8pm.
**Andile Yenana will be at the State Theatre (Pretoria), 19th March, 20:15. Tickets R60 at Computicket.
**Werner Spies (bass), Rynier (guitar), Hugo (drums) and Daniel de Wet (keys) play on the 20th March at Pure Jazz Café (137 Thomson St. West, Colbyn, Pretoria). 10am-12midday
**Marcus Wyatt Jam Session: 23rd March @ Papas, Duncan Yard, Hatfield (Pretoria). 7:35-11:35pm
**Zarcia Zacheus will be live on the 24th March, at the Atrium (Southwest Engineering Building, East Campus, Wits University) 12:45-1:45pm.
**Marcus Wyatt’s Language 12 will perform on the: *27 March, 8:30pm, at Jazz Espresso (4th Avenue, Linden). THE CUPBOARD SESSION *26 March, 9pm-1:30am, at the Bella Vista Lounge (cnr Bertrams & Carnarvon Street, Troyeville). Featuring Jacob Israel.
** Kunle Ayo (guitar) will perform on the 27th March, live at HOMEBASE (Pretoria). 6pm-10pm
**31/03: Grant Mowatt @ Wits University Atrium, 1:15pm
** 31/03: Paul Hanmer, McCoy Mrubatha and Peter Sklair are at Te Bell Pepper Restaurant (Queen Street, Kensington), 8pm, 011 615-7531. R80
** Khumo Kganyago (guitar) is at Moyo Fountains (Pretoria) every Wednesday to Saturday throughout March. 8pm.
REGULAR GIGS:
* Wednesday Jazz sessions at Sophiatown Lounge, ft Tonacity 4tet (Marcus Wyatt, Nduduzo Makhathini, Carlo Mombelli, Clement Benny), LIVE at 1 Central Place, Jeppe Str, Newtown. 8:30pm
* Sundays:
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways)
** Jazz Trio (Marcus Wyatt, Clement Benny, Carlo Mombelli) at WISH (corner 2nd Avenue and 7th Street, Melville), 1pm
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm
** Jazz bands live at The Villa Bianca Mediterranean Cuisine (13 Brabazon Road, Croydon, Isando 011 974 2700), 6:30-9:30pm
**5/03: Mpumi Dlamini is at the State Theatre (Pretoria) 8:15pm, R60-R80
**5/03: Kunle Ayo is at Moyo (Melrose Arch), 8pm.
**5-6/03: Mlungisi Gegana Quintet is at Nicci's Oasis (138 Bree Str, Newtown) 8pm
**7/03: Zim Ngqawana's Vandalizim (Film) World Premier, featuring Kyle Sheperd, at Gallery MOMO (52 7th ave Parktown North), 3pm
**Max Vidima (guitar) plays live at Moyo (Melrose Arch), on the 19th March, 8pm.
**Andile Yenana will be at the State Theatre (Pretoria), 19th March, 20:15. Tickets R60 at Computicket.
**Werner Spies (bass), Rynier (guitar), Hugo (drums) and Daniel de Wet (keys) play on the 20th March at Pure Jazz Café (137 Thomson St. West, Colbyn, Pretoria). 10am-12midday
**Marcus Wyatt Jam Session: 23rd March @ Papas, Duncan Yard, Hatfield (Pretoria). 7:35-11:35pm
**Zarcia Zacheus will be live on the 24th March, at the Atrium (Southwest Engineering Building, East Campus, Wits University) 12:45-1:45pm.
**Marcus Wyatt’s Language 12 will perform on the: *27 March, 8:30pm, at Jazz Espresso (4th Avenue, Linden). THE CUPBOARD SESSION *26 March, 9pm-1:30am, at the Bella Vista Lounge (cnr Bertrams & Carnarvon Street, Troyeville). Featuring Jacob Israel.
** Kunle Ayo (guitar) will perform on the 27th March, live at HOMEBASE (Pretoria). 6pm-10pm
**31/03: Grant Mowatt @ Wits University Atrium, 1:15pm
** 31/03: Paul Hanmer, McCoy Mrubatha and Peter Sklair are at Te Bell Pepper Restaurant (Queen Street, Kensington), 8pm, 011 615-7531. R80
** Khumo Kganyago (guitar) is at Moyo Fountains (Pretoria) every Wednesday to Saturday throughout March. 8pm.
REGULAR GIGS:
* Wednesday Jazz sessions at Sophiatown Lounge, ft Tonacity 4tet (Marcus Wyatt, Nduduzo Makhathini, Carlo Mombelli, Clement Benny), LIVE at 1 Central Place, Jeppe Str, Newtown. 8:30pm
* Sundays:
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways)
** Jazz Trio (Marcus Wyatt, Clement Benny, Carlo Mombelli) at WISH (corner 2nd Avenue and 7th Street, Melville), 1pm
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm
** Jazz bands live at The Villa Bianca Mediterranean Cuisine (13 Brabazon Road, Croydon, Isando 011 974 2700), 6:30-9:30pm
Feb 9, 2010
February Gigs (so far)
** 10 Feb: Jonathan Crossley (guitar) and Edith Klug (vocals). Live in the Atrium, South West Engineering Building, East Campus, Wits University. 13:20-13:50. FREE!
** 12 Feb: Werner Spies (bass), Charl du Plessis (piano), Hugo Radyn (drums). Live at the Old Mutual Theatre, Sandton. 12:30-13:45
** 10-13 Feb: Mlungisi Gegana Trio, Live at Moyo Fountains (Pretoria). 7pm-10pm
**bassist Mlungisi Gegana's band performs live at the Moyo Fountain, Pretoria from Wednesday to Saturday each week till the end of February. 7pm!
**catch pianist Paul Hanmer at the State Theatre (Pretoria) on the 19th Feb, 8:15 pm.
** Tonacity 4tet, featuring Marcus Wyatt (trumpet), Carlo Mombelli (bass), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys), Clement Benny (drums). Every Wednesday from the 24th February, at Sophiatown Lounge (1 Central Place, Cnr Jeppe and Henry Nxumalo Streets, Newtown). 8:30-11:55pm.
**26/02: Tlale Makhene with SoulofRhythm perform live at Cafe52 (Sanarcadia, Pretoria CBD). 8pm.
**26-27/02: Babu, live at Espresso Jazz (4th Avenue, Linden. 8pm.
**28/02: Babu, perform live at Lucky Bean (7th Str, Melville). 7pm.
Sundays:
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways)
** Jazz Trio (Carlo Mombelli, Marcus Wyatt, Clement Benny) at WISH (corner 2nd Avenue and 7th Street, Melville), 1pm
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm
** Jazz bands live at The Villa Bianca Mediterranean Cuisine (13 Brabazon Road, Croydon, Isando 011 974 2700), 6:30-9:30pm
Fridays:
** Jazz trio at The Radium Beer Hall (282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove), 8pm
** 12 Feb: Werner Spies (bass), Charl du Plessis (piano), Hugo Radyn (drums). Live at the Old Mutual Theatre, Sandton. 12:30-13:45
** 10-13 Feb: Mlungisi Gegana Trio, Live at Moyo Fountains (Pretoria). 7pm-10pm
**bassist Mlungisi Gegana's band performs live at the Moyo Fountain, Pretoria from Wednesday to Saturday each week till the end of February. 7pm!
**catch pianist Paul Hanmer at the State Theatre (Pretoria) on the 19th Feb, 8:15 pm.
** Tonacity 4tet, featuring Marcus Wyatt (trumpet), Carlo Mombelli (bass), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys), Clement Benny (drums). Every Wednesday from the 24th February, at Sophiatown Lounge (1 Central Place, Cnr Jeppe and Henry Nxumalo Streets, Newtown). 8:30-11:55pm.
**26/02: Tlale Makhene with SoulofRhythm perform live at Cafe52 (Sanarcadia, Pretoria CBD). 8pm.
**26-27/02: Babu, live at Espresso Jazz (4th Avenue, Linden. 8pm.
**28/02: Babu, perform live at Lucky Bean (7th Str, Melville). 7pm.
Sundays:
** Bill Fairley Band live at 12:30pm, at the Indaba Hotel (William Nicol Drive, Fourways)
** Jazz Trio (Carlo Mombelli, Marcus Wyatt, Clement Benny) at WISH (corner 2nd Avenue and 7th Street, Melville), 1pm
** Jazz Trio live at The Loft (7th Street, Melville), 3pm
** Jazz bands live at The Villa Bianca Mediterranean Cuisine (13 Brabazon Road, Croydon, Isando 011 974 2700), 6:30-9:30pm
Fridays:
** Jazz trio at The Radium Beer Hall (282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove), 8pm
Jan 21, 2010
January in Jozi
*14th Jan: SAJE LIVE JAZZ: Rozelle Blackie (vocals), Werner Spies (bass), Andre Behnke (keys). Live at the Smoke Restaurant in Groenkloof, Pretoria.7-10pm. No cover charge/Free.
*23rd Jan: Pure Jazz: Werner Spies (bass), Hugo Radyn (drums), Riaan le Roux (guitar), Kate Borthwick (keyboards). Live at Pure Café 137 Thomson Street. West Colbyn, Pretoria. 10am-12pm. No cover charge/Free.
*24th Jan: Mlungisi Gegana Live At Villa Bianca, Mediterranean Cuisine and Sushi Restaurant, (Kempton Park/Isando). 6:30pm. No cover charge/Free.
*29th Jan: Live Jazz at the Bell Pepper Restaurant (Queen Street, South Kensington 011 615 7531)
*31/01: Jazz Trio at THE LOFT (Restaurant), 7th street, Melville. 3pm
*23rd Jan: Pure Jazz: Werner Spies (bass), Hugo Radyn (drums), Riaan le Roux (guitar), Kate Borthwick (keyboards). Live at Pure Café 137 Thomson Street. West Colbyn, Pretoria. 10am-12pm. No cover charge/Free.
*24th Jan: Mlungisi Gegana Live At Villa Bianca, Mediterranean Cuisine and Sushi Restaurant, (Kempton Park/Isando). 6:30pm. No cover charge/Free.
*29th Jan: Live Jazz at the Bell Pepper Restaurant (Queen Street, South Kensington 011 615 7531)
*31/01: Jazz Trio at THE LOFT (Restaurant), 7th street, Melville. 3pm
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