Barney Rachabane

Barney Rachabane

Mar 28, 2012

THIS BLOG WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. Jazzin Jozi is also going off Facebook and Twitter at the end of April 2012. Thanks for attending the local gigs placed here over the years. We are certain you will still find jazz gigs all over Gauteng. 

Feb 28, 2012

March: Live Jazz in Johannesburg and Pretoria

‎** 2 March: Paul Hanmer and McCoy Mrubata perform in the Miriam Makeba Concert Hall, at UNISA, from 12:30-14:00. For Free!

** 3 March: Sylvester Mazinyane and his Acoustic Trio are at ZeroTwoOne (1st Avenue, Rivonia, Sandton), from 8pm, for free.  Info at 0732331270.

** 4 March: Winner of the 2011 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz Pianist Bokani Dyer is at Summerplace, 69 Melville Road, Hyde Park. R350 - Includes 3 course meal & wine

Jan 31, 2012

February: Live Jazz in Johannesburg and Pretoria

1 February: Jazzy Wednesdays at WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm.

2 February: Feya Faku performs with Paul Hanmer at the Cinema Improvisando event of the JIMF, at THE BIOSCOPE (info@thebioscope.co.za). 

3 February: Zarcia Zacheus and Selaelo selota are at The state Theatre (Pretoria) from 8pm, for R100. 

3 February: McCoy Mrubata plays with Paul Hanmer at the Cinema Improvisando at the BIOSCOPE (Johannesburg). (info@thebioscope.co.za)



3 February: Steve Newman and Greg Georgiades are at ZeroTwoOne (Morningside), from 7pm. Free entry.

4 February: Judith Sephuma is at the Lyric Theatre. Tickets are R115 at Computicket.

4 February: The Sylvester Mazinyane Acoustic Trio is at ZeroTwoOne (Morningside), from 7pm. Free entry.

11-12 February: Chats Devroop, Marc Duby, Frank Mallows, Paul Hanmer and others give a lecture and performance at the JIMF's improvisation weekend, to be held at the University of Johannesburg's Theatre. Entry is free.

13 February: The Benjamin Scaheffer Trio, with Melanie Scholtz, will perform at The Bassline, as part of the JIMF.

17 February: Abdullah Ibrahim and his orchestra are at the Linder Auditorium (St Andrews Str, Parktown). Tickets are R220.

24 February: Abbey Cindi and Barney Rachabane perform at The State Theatre (Pretoria), from 8pm, for R80-100.

Dec 8, 2011

Live Jazz in January: Pretoria/Johannesburg

8 January: ** The Sophiatown Heritage and Cultural Centre (corner Tobey and Edward Streets, Sophiatown) will host a workshop where 30 musicians will learn SA jazz melodies on the harmonica. Starts at 3pm. Stand a chance to win a harmonica. Free entry.

14 January & every Saturday: The Sylvester Mazinyane Acoustic Trio is live at ZEROTWOONE (corner Rivonia Road and !st Avenue, Morningside, Sandton), from 8pm. Featuring Sylvester (piano), Jabu (drums), Phiwe (bass). Free entry. Info at 073 233 1270.

14 January: ** Summer Jazz concert, featuring Andrew Massey and more, is at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square (Mandela Square, Sandton City), from 18:30. Tickets are R125.

15 January: ** Pinise Saul Quintet performs at the Lucky Bean (16 7th Street, Melville), from 8:30pm. Book at: 011 482 5572 or info@luckybeanrestaurant.co.za. Cost is R100. Featured are the iconic Pinise Saul (voice), Bheki Khoza (guitar), Adam Glasser (harmonica & keys), Bernice Bioikanyo (drums) and Lucan Senyatso (bass). The repertoire is largely from Dudu Pukwana's 'Zila'.

27 January: ** Quattro Fusion is at the University of Johannesburg Arts Centre (Auckland Park), from 7:30pm. Tickets are R30, available from Computicket.

27 January: Latin Jazz, featuring Velaphi Ngqaqu's ensemble is at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 8:30pm. Free entry.

28 January: ** For-the-love-of-Jazz takes place at the Pelican Club (3664/7 Pela Street, Orlando Industrial Site, Soweto). Tickets are R50. Featured are Ivana Merckel (vocals), Gabriel Montgomery (keys), Mark Montgomery  (Bass), Reuben Crowie (Drums), Tsepho Tsotetsi (Saxophone). More info at 082 566 6828 or 082 084 2623

29 January: Bheki Mbatha, Malcom Jiyane Quartet and the Mapule T. Quartet are at the Victor Ndlazilwane Hall (Daveyton), from 2pm, at R30.






Live Jazz in December: Johannesburg and Pretoria

9 December: ** Bheki Khoza Quartet plays live at Niki's Oasis (138 Bree street, Newtown), from 8:30pm. Info at: 011 838 9733 Cell: 082 448 6376


16 Dec: ** Menyatsso Mathole (guitar), a founding member of Sakhile, performs at ZeroTwoOne Groove Lounge (cnr Rivonia & 1st avenue, Morningside), from 8pm. Free entry. Info at 0799249872


17 Dec: ** Live jazz at The Whiteboy shebeen (cnr Katherine & Grayston Drive, Sandton), from 7pm. Free entry!


17 Dec: ** The Radium Jazz band, featuring Steve Kunny, performs at The Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove) from 8pm. Free entry. 


18 Dec: ** Bheki Khoza Quartet, featuring Stompie Manana, at the Makubenjalo Restaurant (35 Dieppenaar Street, Zone 2, Diepkloof, Soweto), from 3pm. 


21 Dec: ** Jazzy Wednesdays are on at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 7:30pm till late. Free entry. 


31 Dec: ** Jazz at the Lucky Bean (7th Street, Melville), from 8:30pm. 







Nov 4, 2011

Live Jazz in Johannesburg and Pretoria: November

4 November: ** GREG HADJIYORKI GEORGIADES & ASHISH JOSHI play live at ZERO TWO ONE (cnr Rivonia and 1st Avenue, Morningside), from 9-11pm. Info at 0799249872.


4 November: ** Mongezi Conjwa Trio is at Niki’s Oasis (Newtown) from 20H30. Featuring Lucas Senyatso (bass), Tumi Molale (drums) & Mongezi Conjwa (piano)


5 November: ** Zarcia zacheus takes stage at the Jazzin Out Loud sessions, in the Lamunu Hotel (cnr Melle and DeKorte Streets, Braamfontein). From 12-6pm. Free entry.


5 November: ** The Bonginkosi Quartet performs at Cubata Cafe (Centurion), from 8pm-11pm.


11 November: ** Greg Georgiades (oud, etc) & Ashish Joshi (tabla) are at The Codfather Village (cnr Rivonia &1st Avenue, Morningside), from 9pm.


27 November: **Mlungisi Gegana (bass), Valentia Ferlito (keyboards), Nkanyezi Cele (drums), Mccoy Mrubata (saxophones) perform live at Makubenjalo Restaurant (Zone 2, Diepkloof, Soweto) 

Oct 7, 2011

October: Live Jazz in Johannesburg

7 October: ** Feya Faku (trumpet), Sydney Mnisi (sax), Ayanda Sikade (drums), Andile Yenana (piano) are at Niki's Oasis (Newtown) from 8pm.

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Aug 30, 2011

September: Live Jazz in Johannesburg/ Pretoria

‎1 September: ** Carlo Mombelli & The Prisoners of Strange play at The Melville Cafe (4a, 7th street , Melville). 8pm

4 September: ** Marcus Wyatt Quartet featuring Melanie Scholtz performs at Lucky Bean (7th Street, Melville). Starts at 8:30pm. Tickets are R100, and reservations at 011 482 5572 or info@luckybeanrestaurant.co.za

4 September: ** Jazz on the Lake by Arts Alive takes place at the Johannesburg Zoo Lake, from 12midday onwards. Free. Featuring Xoliswa Dlamini, Melanie Scholtz, Victor Ntoni and more.


‎7 September: ** Jazzy Wednesdays at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 7:30pm. Featured are Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys). For musicians who want to jam, be here by 11pm. Free entrance (011 482 1162).

!0 September: ** Jazz Trio performs at Doppio Zero (Rosebank), from 9:30am-12:30pm. Featured will be Thomas Dancer (sax), Cesare Cassarino (bass) and Oscar Dlamini (guitar).

14 September: ** Jazzy Wednesdays at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 7:30pm. Featured are Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys). For musicians who want to jam, be here by 11pm. Free entrance (011 482 1162).

15 September: ** Carlo Mombeli and the Prisonersof Strange are at the Melville Cafe (4a, 7th Street, Melville), from 8pm. Entrance fee is R40. Book at 011 482 6831.

15 & 16 September: ** Dan Patlansky will perform blues at the Steak & Ale (Lyttleton, Pretoria).

16 September: Hilton Schilder performs at Zer021(in The Codfather, First avenue, Rivonia), from 8pm. This is also the launch of this jazz and groove bar. Call Shawn at 083 764 4382 for more info.

 17 September: ** Dan Patlansky will be at The Radium Beer Hall (Orange Grove, Johannesburg)

18 September: ** Jazz Recital takes place at MUSAION at the University of Pretoria (Hatfield). It starts at 6pm, for R50 and R30 for students. Featured will be Barbora Telling (voice), with Marc Duby (bass), Rob Watson (drums) and John Fresk (piano).

21 September: ** Jazzy Wednesdays at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 7:30pm. Featured are Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys). For musicians who want to jam, be here by 11pm. Free entrance (011 482 1162)

23 September: ** saxophonist Khaya Mhalangu & Friends perform at Niki's Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown), from 8:30pm. Entrance is free.

24 September: ** Karen Devroop Jazz Quartet performs at the Wits Theatre (Jorissen str, Braamfontein) from 7:30pm. tickets will be R80, or R60 for students and pensioners. The musicians will be Karen Devroop (sax), Roland Moses (piano), Marc Duby (bass) and Rob Watson (drums).

25 September: ** Eldo's Jazz Festival, will be held at Kremetart Park (Between Kiaat & Boekenhout streets). Featured will be Allou April, Prince Lengoasa, Zarcia Zacheus, the Excellent Jazz Band, Hot Shots Dance Band and more.

28 September: ** Jazzy Wednesdays at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 7:30pm. Featured are Marcus Wyatt (brass), Clement Benny (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (keys). For musicians who want to jam, be here by 11pm. Free entrance (011 482 1162)

30 September: ** Vusi Khumalo performs at the State Theatre (Pretoria), from 8pm, for R80-R100. Also featured will be pianist Bonginkosi Madonsela.

30 September: ** Afropulse perform at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 8pm. Free entry. Featuring Thapelo Lekoane, Chris luke, Raeven Brough, Sam Amaeshi and more.

Aug 1, 2011

August: Live Jazz in Johannesburg/ Pretoria

3 August: ** Jazzy Wednesdays are at WISH (7th street, Melville) , featuring Marcus Wyatt on horns, from 7:30pm-11:30pm, free entry. (More info 011 482 1162).

4 August: ** Carlo Mombelli and The Prisoners of Strange play live at The Melville Cafe (4a 7th street, Melville), from 8pm to 10:30pm, for R40. Featured are Ilke Lea Alexander (flute), Sydney Mnisi (tenor sax & flute), Carlo Mombelli (bass, sonic designs & trance loops) and Justin Badenhorst (drums). Bookings with Poppy at 084 6400400, or 011 4826831.

4 & 5 August: ** DIanne Reeves is at Monte Casino's Teatro (Corner William Nicol and Witkoppen Roads, Fourways. Tickets are R200 - R650 at Computicket and at the venue.

‎7 August: ** Asanda Bam will be performing at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square (Sandton), from 6:30pm, at R120.

12 August: ** bassist Lex Futshane and his Trio perform at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 8pm. Free entry, but buy drinks

17 August: ** Jazzy Wednesdays, featuring Marcus Wyatt, are at WISH (7th Street, Melville), 7:30pm

18 August: ** Carlo Mombelli & the Prisoners of Strange at Melville Cafe (7th Street, Melville), 8pm.

19 August: ** Karen Devroop (saxophone), Marc Duby (bass), Roland Moses (piano) and Godfrey Mgcina (drums) perform at the lunch hour concert in the Miriam Makeba Concert Hall (UNISA Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria), from 1pm. Entrance is free.

19 August: ** Asanda Bam is at The State Theatre (Pretoria), 8pm, R100.

25 August: ** Wynton Marsalis performs at the Joy of Jazz Festival opening night, at the Emperor's Palace Centre Court (64 Jones Road, Kempton Park), from 7pm at R500. Also featured on the night is the Gauteng Jazz Orchestra.

26 August: ** Melanie Scholtz will perform at the State Theatre (Pretoria), from 8pm. Tickets are R100 at the venue.

26 August: ** Hugh Masekela performs at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Dinaledi stage.

26 August: ** McCoy Tyner plays at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Dinaledi stage.

26 August: ** AFRICAN JAZZ PIONEERS perform at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Dinaledi stage.

26 August: ** BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH TUTU PUOANE perform at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Dinaledi stage.

26 August: ** Frank McComb performs at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Mbira stage.

26 August: ** HGM Jazz messengers will play at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Bassline stage.

26 & 27 August: ** Free concerts at the Joy of Jazz will be held at Niki's Oasis and Sophiatown Cafe in Newtown, from 7pm. Featured will be the Taiwa Jazz Band, the Minor Band, the Medumo Art Ensemble, Bow and Arrow, Take Note, the Tingvall Trio, New Afroteens, D Tonic Momentum, Colours of Africa, Solace, Up Beat and Juxtaposed Virtue. See www.joyofjazz.co.za

26 & 27 August: ** Jeff Lorber performs at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Mbira stage.

26 & 27 August: ** Dee Dee Bridgewater will be performing at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Bassline stage.

26 & 27 August: ** Tanis Maria will perform at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Conga stage.

26 & 27 August: ** The Tingvall Trio will play live at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Niki's Oasis stage.

26 & 27 August: ** Gerald Veasley will play at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Bassline stage.

27 August: ** Bokani Dyer will perform at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Bassline stage.

27 August: ** Victor Ntoni plays at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Bassline stage.


27 August: ** Olufemi will perform at the Joy of Jazz Festival's Conga stage.

28 August: ** Sensational Sunday Jazz Lunch is at the Soweto Hotel, featuring a jazz band from 2pm. Tickets are R80, and R140 with buffet. Info: 011 527 7300

28 August: ** Jam Session at Cafe du Paris (Grant Avenue, Norwood), 4pm onwards.

Jun 10, 2011

July: Live Jazz in Johannesburg/ Pretoria

1 July: ** Tutu Puoane Quartet performs at State Theatre (301 Church Street, Pretoria). 8:00pm - 11:00pm. R80-100.

1 July: The Sidney Mnisi Quartet is at Niki's Oasis (Newtown, JHB) from 8pm. Free entrance.

1 July: ** Judith Sephuma plays styles including jazz at her "I AM A LIVING TESTIMONY: CD LAUNCH". The event is at the Theatre Of Marcellus At Emperors Palace, from 8:30pm.

6 July: ** Andreas Schaerer and Bänz Oester (Swiss: voice & double bass) with Mark Fransman (SA piano & sax) do a show at The Bioscope (286 Fox Street), from 19h30, for R60.

8 July: ** McCoy Mrubata performs at the Birchwood Hotel (Boksburg), from 8pm. Tickets are R280 at the venue. Also featured are Nokukhanya Dlamini and Vuyo Tyolo

8 July: ** Sylvester Mazinyane (piano), Lex Futshane (double bass)& Jabu Dube (drums) perform at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 8:30pm. Free entry.


15 July: ** Three Colors Jazz Trio & The Oh So Serious Folk Collective perform at PanDora (621 Berea Str, Muckleneuk, Pretoria) from 7:30pm - 11:30pm. Entrance fee is R50. Featured are Rynier Prins (guitar), Viwe Mkizwana (double bass) and Afrika Mahlangu (sax). The Oh So Serious Folk Collective is Vana (guitar & voice), Rynier Prins (double bass) and Rian Brits (accordion).

15 July: ** Marcus Wyatt performs live at State Theatre (301 Church Street, Pretoria). 8:00pm - 11:00pm. R80 at Computicket and 100 at the venue.

21 July: ** Jazz Tales at the Ascot Hotel in Norwood, from 8:30PM.

21 July: ** LSD Trio perform at Il Gardino (44 Stanley Ave, Milpark 011-482-4978). show starts at 7:00pm and features Vuma Levin (guitar), Dio Santos(drums) and Pete Sklair(bass).

22 July: ** Stings & Skins live at Klitsgras (Plot 62 Garsfontein rd Pretoria Tierpoort), from 8pm, for R45.

** 22 July: Velaphi Ngqaqu Quartet does latin jazz at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), 8pm, free entry.

22-23 July: ** Yusef Lateef, Rufus Reid, Sibongile Khumalo, Pu2ma perform at the Lyric Theatre (Gold Reef City), accompanied by a 45 Piece Band. The shows start at 18h30 to 22h00. Tickets are R200-400 at Computicket, but block bookings can be done through the Jazz Foundation (011 333 6654).

28 June: ** Fibonacci Sequence performing with blues masters,Black Friday, at the STREET CAFE, from 8pm. Entrance fee is R30.

28 July: ** Electrified Imagination (experimental improvisation) perform at P.O.P. Art(MainStreetLife ArtonMain, Fox Street, Johannesburg), 7:30pm. R40 entry fee.

29 July: ** Jazz In The City presents pianist Sylvester Mazinyane. SABC STUDIO V1A (AUKLANDPARK, GAUTENG). Tickets Available @ MC Art Offices @ The SA State Theatre
For more info contact: Sibongile - 012 751 1442/ 072 110 1197.

29 July: ** Concord Nkabinde performs at The State Theatre (Pretoria), from 8pm. Tickets are R80 at Computicket and R100 at the venue.

29 July: ** SALIM WASHINGTON and FRIENDS perform at the BASSLINE (10 Henry Nxumalo Street, Newtown) from 8pm. Tickets are R70 at the door. also featured are FEYA FAKU, HERBIE TSOAELI, AYANDA SIKADE, NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI and BRENDA JOYCE.

30 July: ** The Amit Chaudhuri Band performs at the Atrium, Wits East Campus, Braamfontein, from 19:00. Fee is R80 and R60 for students, pensioners & Wits staff. Tickets are available at the door or book at www.ticket.co.za

May 24, 2011

June: Live Jazz in Johannesburg

3 June: ** Hugh Masekela plays at The Lyric Theatre (Gold Reef City), from 20:30. Tickets are R212 - R365 at Computicket.Info at 011 248 5168

3 June: ** Feya Faku with supporting artist Heritage Music School perform at The Jazz and African Music Nights in the State Theatre (nr Prinsloo and Pretorious Street, Pretoria), from 8pm. Tickets are R80 from Computicket and R100 at the venue.

4 June: ** Nombulelo Maqetuka (featured in the Tmusicman Road to Jazz Series) performs from 7:00pm at the Silverstar Casino. Tickets are R250 from Computicket.

4 June: ** Algrecko Live (Greg Georgiades and Albert Meintjes) at the Solstice beer craft Festival (Ale House , Hartbeespoort Dam)from 12-3pm.

4 June: ** Hugh Masekela plays at The Lyric Theatre (Gold Reef City), from 20:30. Tickets are R212 - R365 at Computicket.Info at 011 248 5168.

5 June: ** Mimi (Ntenjwa) performs at The Old Mutual Theater on the Square (Nelson Madela Square, Sandton). For more info, contact media@jtcomms.co.za

8 Jnue: ** Sydney Mnisi jams with friends at WISH (7th Street, Melville), from 7pm.

10 June: ** Khumo Kganyago (jazz guitar) plays at Moyo (Fountains, Pretoria)from 7:30pm-9:30pm

10 June: ** Mlungisi Gegana (double bass) Valentia Ferlito (piano) perform at the Troyeville Hotel (25 Bezuidenhout Str, 011 402 7709 or info@troyevillehotel.co.za)

11 June: ** Marcus Wyatt Quartet "No_Mad Northern Exposure" Tour and album launch at the Bassline (Newtown), from 8pm. Featured are Marcus Wyatt(horns), Afrika Mkhize (piano), Prince Bulo (bass), Justin Badenhorst (drums). Cover charge is R60.

11 June: ** Strings 'n Skin (Greg Georgiades on strings and Ashish Joshi on percussions) are at Die Ou Pastorie (S560, Skeerpoort, 0232, Hartbeespoort Dam / Magaliesberg)from 12-3pm, for R200.

11 June: ** Kathy Raven and the Tech Ryders play live blues at the Radium (282 Louis Botha Avenue, cnr 9th Street, Orange Grove), from 9pm for R60.

22 June: ** Charl du Plessis (piano) plays the Gershwin Songbook at the Brooklyn Theatre (13th Street and Thomas Edison Stree, Pretoria) from 8pm. Also featured are Werner Spies (bass) and Hugo Radyn (drums) and special guest vocalist Musa Sakupwanya. Tickets are R120 and R140.

24 June: ** Dan Patlansky plays blues live at Tanz Café (Fourways), from 7 to 10pm, for R100-R250

24 June: ** Musa Manzini with supporting artist VUMMA perform at The Jazz and African Music Nights in the State Theatre (cnr Prinsloo and Pretorious Street,Pretoria), from 8pm. Tickets are R80 from Computicket and R100 at the venue.

26 June: ** Charl du Plessis (piano) plays the Gershwin Songbook at the Brooklyn Theatre (13th Street and Thomas Edison Stree, Pretoria) from 3pm. Also featured are Werner Spies (bass) and Hugo Radyn (drums) and special guest vocalist Musa Sakupwanya. Tickets are R120 and R140.

Apr 26, 2011

May: Live Jazz in Johannesburg

6 May: ** Gloria Bosman will perform at The Lyric Theatre (Gold Reef City), from 8:30pm. Tickets are R75 each and are available at Computicket or at The Lyric Theatre Box Office on 011 248 5000.

7 May: ** BERNICE BOIKANYO (drums), SYLVESTER MAZINYANE (piano), SAKHILE NKOSI (bass) perform at The Bassline (Newtown) from 8pm.

12 and 13 May: ** Gil Gilberto will perform live at the Market Theatre (Newtown)from 8pm, for R160! also featured are Vusi Mahlasela, Paul Hanmer, Madosini, the MIAGI Youth Orchestra, the Wits Choir and the Fatima Choral Community Choir.

13 MAY: ** BRENDA MTAMBO with friends JUDITH SEPHUMA & KUNLE AYO perform at the Bassline (Newtown) from 8pm Entry fee is R80 at the venue or book from 0813766953/0733490480.

13 MAY: ** Khaya Mahlangu performs at Niki's Oasis (Newtown), from 8pm.

** 20 May: Mlungisi Gegana (double bass) Valentia Ferlito (piano) perform at the Troyeville Hotel (25 Bezuidenhout Str, 011 402 7709 or info@troyevillehotel.co.za )

25 May: ** Jazzy Wednesdays at Wish (Melville), featuring Marcus Wyatt. Starts at 7:30pm.

26 May: ** Pulane Rampoana (voice), Etienne Oosthuizen (drums), Daniel de Wet (keyboards) and Sipumzo Lucwaba (Electric bass) are live at the Ascot Hotel (cnr of Grant Avenue and Algernon street, Norwood), from 8:30-10pm.

27 & 28th May: ** Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour in concert at the MonteCasino Teatro (Fourways). Book at Computicket.


27 May: **27 May: Mlungisi Gegana Quartet is doing a tribute to Zim Ngqawana at the State Theatre (Pretoria), from 8pm. Also featured is the band Four Seasons. Tickets are R80 at Computicket and R100 at the venue.


29 May: ** Charl du Plessis Trio 4pm at Glenshiel (19 Woolston Road, Westcliff). The cost is R100, includes refreshments. Booking is essential from Saul on 083 414 0041 or email him at saulb@polka.co.za


29 May: ** Dorothy Masuka and the Infinity Band are at the Jazz Maniacs Restaurant (in the Soweto Hotel On Freedom Square, Kliptown) from 18h30 till 21:30, at R450 per couple. Fee includes Buffet. More details at 011 527 7300 or e-mail events@sowetohotel.co.za