If you're heading to the 20th celebration of Cape Town International Jazz Festival this weekend, here are some of the must-listen to performances for serious jazz lovers.
There's jazz, and there's jazz. Over the years a lot of music has morphed and placed in the jazz category but purists believe real jazz should remain as close to its roots as possible.
Whatever your opinion, if you're heading to the 20th celebration of Cape Town International Jazz Festival this weekend, here are some of the must-listen to performances for serious jazz lovers:Rossi is a professor of jazz and woodwinds at the SA College of Muysic at UCT. His impressive musical career is not only steeped in performance where he appears regularly at jazz clubs and festivals but is deeply embedded in spreading his knowledge by educating others.
Five greats collaborate to present a celebration of jazz - Herbie Tsoali , Sydney Mnisi , Feya Faku , Andile Yenana and Ayanda Sikade . A true son of Cape Town, born and bred in Elsies River, the award-winning saxophonist attributes part of his rise to musical stardom to the influence of religion and church.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cape Town International Jazz Festival road closuresThe 20th iteration of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival is tacking place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre this weekend.
Read more »
Chaka Khan to celebrate 40 years of music at #CTIJF2019 | IOL Entertainment“I am so humbled by the love, support and gracious spirit of my fans in South Africa, and I look forward to sharing 40 years of music with them.” ChakaKhan CTIJF2019
Read more »
Jazz and Gqom come together with rePercussions at #CTIJF2019 | IOL EntertainmentWith rePercussions, London based drummer/ composer/ producer Moses Boyd brings together five artists who are ground-breaking in their own right, but together they create something different. CTIJF2019
Read more »
#CTIJF2019: From dreaming comes big things for Ntsika Ngxanga | IOL EntertainmentNtsika Ngxanga first came to the attention of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival as the lead composer of a capella group, The Soil.
Read more »
SA’s first all-female big band ready to wow at #CTIJF2019 | IOL EntertainmentSouth Africa’s first all-female big band are ready to wow the Cape Town International Jazz Festival audience. CTIJF2019 TheLadyDayBigBand
Read more »
Chaka Khan to celebrate 40 years of music at #CTIJF2019 | IOL Entertainment“I am so humbled by the love, support and gracious spirit of my fans in South Africa, and I look forward to sharing 40 years of music with them.” ChakaKhan CTIJF2019
Read more »
Meet the high school band that will open the #CTIJF2019 | IOL EntertainmentThe youngsters are the first to perform on the outdoor Mannenbergs Stage, setting the tone for two days of some of the greatest jazz you'll ever hear. CTIJF2019 SouthPeninsulaHighSchool
Read more »
WATCH: Don Vino Prins is ready to blow you away at the #CTIJF2019 | IOL EntertainmentNo one was more surprised than Don Vino Prins that he was going to be a headline at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival this year. donvinoOfficial CTIJF2019
Read more »
Catch Shekhinah at #CTIJF2019 this weekend | IOL EntertainmentThis weekend you can catch the 24-year-old at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. shekhinahd CTIJF2019
Read more »