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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

on the plate

21/11:

* The Prisoners of Strange, 8:30-10pm, Wits Theatre

22/11:

* Rashid Lanie & band, 3pm, The Loft (7^th Str, Melville)

* Puisano Project, 2pm, ft Wafa-Wafa Sound System, Juxtapose Virtue, 4seasons and Upbeat, (at the Springs Theatre, Springs)

* Sydney Mnisi Live at The True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor) 18:00. Free!

24/11

* Synergy & Beyond, ft Rashid Lanie. 8-10pm, Lapa Fo (134 Barry Hertzog, Emmarentia). R50.

25/11

* Marcus Wyatt & Voice, 10pm onwards at Keans (44 Stanley Road, Milpark)

26/11

* Babu, 8:30-11pm, Espresso Jazz (60, 4^th Ave, Linden)

27/11

* Andile Yenana with Jimmy Mngwadi and Sydney Mavundla, 8pm at Nikki’s Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown). Free.

* Babu, 8:30-11pm, Espresso Jazz (60, 4^th Ave, Linden)

28/11

* Babu, 8:00-9:30pm, The Basement Theatre (Promusica Theatre: 100 Christian de Wit Ave., Florida, Roodepoort).

* Sydney Mnisi and Friends, 8pm at Nikki’s Oasis (138 Bree Street, Newtown Cultural Precinct). Free.

29/11

*Feya Faku live at The True North Bar (Columbine Crossing, Mondeor). 6:30pm.

* Babu, 7-10pm, Lucky Bean Restaurant (7^th Str, Melville)

…more info on Zim Ngqawana at the Linder Auditorium 12 Dec, (27 St Andrews Road, Parktown)

This sunday

* 15 November '09: Andile Yenana live at the True North Bar, Columbine Crossing, Mondeor. 18h30.

*Trespassing Allowed, ft Feya Faku & Mike Rossi: 4-6pm, Goethe Institute (119 Jan Smuts Ave.)

*Jazz at the Loft (7th Ave.), 15:00 onwards.

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.

This weekend in Jozi

*The Prisoners of Strange: 31/10/2009, 20:30-23:30, Espresso Jazz on 4^th Ave, Linden. R50.

*The Puisano Live Performance Project, at Masakeng Pub in Mofolo, Soweto: 1/11/2009, 14:00 till late. Featuring: Quiet Storm, Sophia Sistas, Upbeat and 4 Seasons. 0113552570/8

*The Bill Fairley Band: Indaba Hotel, Fourways: 1/11/2009, 12:30 till late. Free. 011840 6600

*Rashid Lannie Trio: The Loft, 7^th Street in Melville, 1/11/2009, 15:00 till late. Free. 082 441 8645.

Gigs

*Allou April at the Bassline, Newtown on 23/10/2009 from 9pm.

*Musa Manzini at Sinabar (Cnr Jan Smuts & Republic Roads, Randburg), 24/10/2009 from 9pm.