December in Jozi

4th Dec:

* Afrika Mkhize Quartet, live at Nikki’s Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown). 8pm, FREE.

*Hlulani Hlangwane and The Little Red Riding Hoods live at The Bell & Pepper (Queen Street, South Kensington). 8-11pm, R30 Book at 011 615-7531

* Mlungisi Gegana Trio, ft Rashied Lannie on keys, live at Café 52 (Sancardia Bldg, Cnr Church & Beatrix Streets). 7pm, R50. Book @ 012 326 4353

6th Dec:
*Marcus Wyatt Trio live at Lapa Fo (134a Barry Hertzog Drive, Emmarentia). 7:30-10:30pm, R50. Book at 0114862651

* Zim Ngqawana live at The True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor). 6:30 pm, FREE.

* Bheki Khoza Trio live at The Villa Bianca Mediterranean Cuisine (Isando). 6:30-9:30pm.

10th Dec:
* SA Saxophone Quartet led by Brian Smith, live at Lapa Fo (134a Barry Hertzog Dr, Emmarentia). 8pm. R50, booking on 0114862651

11th Dec:
* McCoy Mrubata, live at Café 52 (Sancardia Bldg, Cnr Church & Beatrix Streets). 7pm, R50. Book @ 012 326 4353

* Marcus Wyatt and Language 12 perform live at House of Nsako (Brixton), 8pm -2am!

12th Dec:
* Zim Ngqawana’s Zimology in concert. 50th birthday celebration at the Linder Auditorium (27 St Andrews Road, Parktown). R250-R350, book tickets at 079 504 4162

* Mlungisi Gegana, ft Rashid Lanie, live at Barrington’s (Killarney Mall). 8pm. R50.

* Marcus Wyatt and Language 12 DvD launch at Espresso Jazz (4th ave, Linden), 8:15pm.

13th Dec:
* Mlungisi Gegana live at The Villa Bianca Mediterranean Cuisine (Isando). 6:30-9:30pm.

* Sylvester Mazinyane performs live at the True North Bar (Columbine Avenue, Mondeor). 6pm, Free!

20th Dec:

* Khaya Mahlangu live at the True North Bar (Columbine Avenue, Mondeor). 6:30-9:30pm

Latest...

*6 Nov, 9pm: The Radium Jazz Band. Free. The Radium, 282 Louis Botha Ave, Norwood.

*8 Nov, 3pm till late: Rashid Lannie Trio: The Loft, 7th Street in Melville. Free. 082 441 8645.

*10 Nov, 8pm-10pm at Lapa Fo (Barry Hertzog Dr. Emmarentia): Synergy & Beyond: Clement Benny (drums), Lionel Naidoo (dbl bass) & Wandile Moleshe (piano). Ft Hlulani Hlangwane (vocals). R50 Bookings at @ 0822104582

*Marcus Wyatt & band are at Keans (44 Stanley Road, Milpark) every Wednesday from 10pm onwards.

Jazz Activity!!!

1. Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition at Museum Africa, 2nd to 5th September. Music showcases, ft Bakithi Khumalo, at various venues around the city (see www.moshito.co.za).

2. Marcus Wyatt at 22h00, tonight, Keans (44 Stanley, Mipark), R30.

3. The Little Red Riding Hood Band at The Bell Peppper Restaurant, Kensington, 4th September at 8pm. (see www.dining-out.co.za). This band features the burning jazz vocalist Hlulani Hlangwane.