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The Orbit Jazz Club

NLite bring supple musicality for their self-titled debut
Friday
/ 4 December 2020

NLite bring supple musicality for their self-titled debut

Cascading between moods and styles, the nine tracks on NLite’s album offer a lightness of spirit

By Kwanele Sosibo
Toward new orbits
Article
/ 15 January 2019

Toward new orbits

While The Orbit will be missed and its end is undoubtedly a frustrating and disappointing blow to the jazz scene

By Asher Gamedz
Radiant child: Jiyane captured in the dead of night
Article
/ 9 March 2018

Radiant child: Jiyane captured in the dead of night

A portrait of the enigmatic but gifted jazz cat and artist is conjured through the eyes of photographer (and admirer) Tseliso Monaheng

By Kwanele Sosibo
Vinyl gives jazz nights a spin
Article
/ 18 August 2017

Vinyl gives jazz nights a spin

Smoky bars, blue notes and swaying moves are not the stuff of the new attitude to jazz sounds

By Staff Reporter
​Strong musical chemistry unites Skyjack’s kindred spirits from different backgrounds
Article
/ 31 August 2016

​Strong musical chemistry unites Skyjack’s kindred spirits from different backgrounds

The new musical offering from Skyjack seamlessly weaves individual talents together.

By Atiyyah Khan
What’s On: November 27 to December 3
Article
/ 27 November 2015

What’s On: November 27 to December 3

A round up of this week’s can’t-miss events.

By Arts Desk
Musician Benjamin Jephta is high on the low notes
Article
/ 19 March 2015

Musician Benjamin Jephta is high on the low notes

At just 22, Benjamin Jephta’s meteoric rise to critical prominence has taken not only talent but also balls and being unafraid to burn bridges.

By Sarah Evans
Jazz spun into an ideal orbit
Article
/ 5 June 2014

Jazz spun into an ideal orbit

Spacious Braamfontein jazz club The Orbit gets the mix just right in a number of crucial areas.

By Chris Roper
The Orbit makes space for jazz in Jo’burg
Article
/ 16 March 2014

The Orbit makes space for jazz in Jo’burg

New live jazz club and bistro The Orbit hopes to position Johannesburg as the jazz capital of Africa.

By Ntombenhle Shezi

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