Here's what's happening on the live jazz scene in and around Cape Town. If you know of any jazz gigs that I've missed, please let me know: send an email to capejazzgigs@gmail.com . Jazz only, please.
Tuesday 29th June
"Restless Natives" play straight-ahead jazz at Asoka in Kloof street.
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Gary Hendrickse trio
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Wednesday 30th June
Lucretia Rodrigues (vocals) and Keith Macfarlane (guitar) are at Deli Delish, 8 Beach Crescent, Hout Bay, from 7.00pm
From 9pm: SPEEDWAY CAFÉ 105,Tafelberg Tavern,Roodehek Terrace, off Hope Street,
Dave Ledbetter sextet. Entrance fee R30
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Young Voices Brandenberg
Bev Scott-Brown, Andrew Ford and Wesley Rustin play at Jackson Hall (Grand West Casino)from 9 to 12pm
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Thursday 1st July
From 8 to 11, Casablanca play at Chaplans Restaurant, Table View. Great jazz, and Casablanca has the best fireplace in town! Guest artist this week is Gary Deacon.
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Young Voices Brandenberg
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Friday 2nd July
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Natasha Roth quartet
Bev Scott-Brown, Andrew Ford and Wesley Rustin play at Jackson Hall (Grand West Casino)from 9 to 12pm
Orange Marmalade,
Corner of Church and Burg Streets Cape Town CBD
Time:6:00PM
Alvin Dyers Jazz Trio + Special Guests.
All musicians welcome to jam
Every Friday @ 6PM
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Saturday 3rd July
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Natasha Roth quartet
Bev Scott-Brown, Andrew Ford and Wesley Rustin play at Jackson Hall (Grand West Casino)from 9 to 12pm
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Sunday 4th July
Sunday brunch at Winchester Mansions: Andrew Lilley (piano) Basil Moses (bass) Morris Gawronsky (drums) and Natasha Roth (vocals.
Gary Hendrickse trio is at the Green Dolphin
Emily Bruce trio are at Oasis restaurant, Mount Nelson, from 12 to 3pm
Simon’s, Groot Constantia, 4:30pm to 8pm: Andrew Ford quartet
Sibongile Mngoma is at the Rainbow Room at 3.00pm, R100 entrance fee
At Swingers in Wetton from 8pm you can hear Leslie Kleinsmith's band, with Sammy Hartman, Ivan Bell, Wesley Rustin, and a guest singer.
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Monday 28th June
Jason Reolon trio will be at Green Dolphin
The famous jazz jam with Alvin Dyers and band (with lots of guest artists) happens every Monday night at Swingers, Wetton; music starts at about 9.30 or 10.00.