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A journey through jazz

Melanie Scholtz will be on her way to the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival at the end of August.

A shadowy acoustic seance

“Who's got the power?” asks Ravi Coltrane. “You've got the power!” echoes a voice from the darkness.

Unchained Melanie

Subverting stereotype and singing like a songbird, Melanie Scholtz's work makes just enough accommodations to stay marketable.

Opening with a bang

The opening night of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is a not-to-be-missed musical feast.

An officer and a jazz man

Who is Michael Ward? Well he works for the sheriff's department in New Orleans.

Onwards and upwards

Capetonian Kyle Shepherd recently returned from a successful tour of Denmark and Switzerland and will now showcase his versatility in Jo'burg.

Jazz with a sting

Trumpet ace Chris Botti attributes his breakthrough into music to a superstar who has become a mentor and a personal friend.

Leader of the sax pack

Ace American saxophonist and composer Kim Waters wants to experience the true African vibe.

The colour of music

Wouter Kellerman is widely considered to be South Africa's foremost flautist and he's delighted to be making his debut at joy of Jazz

A global mélange of sound

This year's Standard Bank Joy of Jazz features one of the strongest line-ups in years.