Bringing a legend to the locals
The Music Academy of Gauteng in Daveyton on the East Rand recently hosted a workshop with its students and Wynton Marsilis.
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Jazz is also about 'jol'
The Joy of Jazz Festival has been relatively successful when it comes to numbers -- now it is working on the vibe.
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Wynton brings Joy
The inclusion of Wynton Marsalis in this year's lineup is something of a coup for the Joy of Jazz organisers.
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No Turning Back: Kyle Shepherd's Invisible Jukebox
"This is music from home. Why wouldn't it be? Why shouldn't it be?" declares Kyle Shepherd on his Sama-nominated debut quartet album, fineART.
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A shadowy acoustic seance
“Who's got the power?” asks Ravi Coltrane. “You've got the power!” echoes a voice
from the darkness.
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Unchained Melanie
Subverting stereotype and singing like a songbird, Melanie Scholtz's work makes just enough accommodations to stay marketable.
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Opening with a bang
The opening night of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is a not-to-be-missed musical feast.
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An officer and a jazz man
Who is Michael Ward? Well he works for the sheriff's department in New Orleans.
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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.
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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.
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