One thing Philip Tabane left us remains definite: that it is possible to influence others as much as it is possible to learn from them.
The Joy of Jazz’s venue was cumbersome but couldn’t constrain a genre that revels in flouting restrictions
Executive producer of Joy of Jazz Peter Tladi talks about the young fresh talent at the festival and the improvements they’ve made to the festival.
This year’s Joy of Jazz line-up included the likes of Grammy Award-winners Gregory Porter, Dianne Reeves and Roy Hargrove to name a few.
This year’s Joy of Jazz line-up pays special tribute to the influence of vocalists on the genre.
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz has announced Grammy Award-winners Gregory Porter and Roy Hargrove as part of its line-up this year.
Despite a few mishaps and delays, this year’s Joy of Jazz eventually found its groove, says Mpho Moshe Matheolane.
The Music Academy of Gauteng in Daveyton on the East Rand recently hosted a workshop with its students and Wynton Marsilis.
The Joy of Jazz Festival has been relatively successful when it comes to numbers — now it is working on the vibe.
The inclusion of Wynton Marsalis in this year’s lineup is something of a coup for the Joy of Jazz organisers.
The opening night of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is a not-to-be-missed musical feast.
Capetonian Kyle Shepherd recently returned from a successful tour of Denmark and Switzerland and will now showcase his versatility in Jo’burg.
Trumpet ace Chris Botti attributes his breakthrough into music to a superstar who has become a mentor and a personal friend.
Ace American saxophonist and composer Kim Waters wants to experience the true African vibe.
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
Melanie Scholtz will be on her way to the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival at the end of August.
The Joy of Jazz festival is one of the South Africa’s biggest music events, but its curation isn’t as well thought-out as it should be.