Hello again

Here are the jazz gigs I know about for this week:

Tuesday 27th July
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio.
Gary Hendrickse trio play at Green Dolphin
Restless Natives play straight-ahead jazz standards at Asoka in Kloof street.
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Wednesday 28 July
From 9pm: SPEEDWAY CAFÉ 105,Tafelberg Tavern,Roodehek Terrace, off Hope Street, Dave Ledbetter sextet with Nicky Schrire on vocals. Entrance fee R30
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Gorm Helfjord trio
Andrew Ford, Wesley Rustin and Bev-Scott-Brown are at Jackson Hall at Grand West Casino from 9.00 to 12.00
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Thursday 29 July
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio
Alvin Dyers trio play at Green Dolphin
Evergreen play at Chaplans in Table View: best fireplace in town
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Friday 30 July
From 4pm, Virtual Jazz Reality (VJR) play at the Pepper Club, Pepper street. R60 includes oysters and a glass of bubbly.
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Leslie Kleinsmith Quartet, with Ebrahim Khalil Shehab (Chris Schilder) Gary Kriel & Ivan Bell.
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio
Andrew Ford, Wesley Rustin and Bev-Scott-Brown are at Jackson Hall at Grand West Casino from 9.00 to 12.00
The FMR/ Pick 'n Pay FREE concert is on at the Baxter from 7.30, featuring the competition finalists. The concert is a 50/50 mix of classical music and jazz.
No tickets required.
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Saturday 31 July
7.00 to 8.00pm Andrew Ford, Basil Moses and Mike Laatz in concert at School of Practical Philosophy, 20 Talana rd. Claremont. R40 at the door includes wine and snacks. Limited seating, no bookings, so arrive early.
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Leslie Kleinsmith quartet, with Ebrahim Khalil Shehab (Chris Schilder) Gary Kriel & Ivan Bell.
Andrew Ford, Wesley Rustin and Bev-Scott-Brown are at Jackson Hall at Grand West Casino from 9.00 to 12.00

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Sunday 1 Aug
Sunday brunch at Winchester Mansions: Eddie Backhouse’s Dixie Swingers.
Lunchtime jazz at Pigalle with Virtual Jazz Reality (VJR) and guests; music from 1.00pm, no cover charge and you don’t have to eat.
Emily Bruce trio are at Oasis restaurant, Mount Nelson, from 12 to 3pm
Simon’s, Groot Constantia, 4:30pm to 8pm: Andrew Ford quartet.
Jazz at Seven Club (a funny name, because it starts at six o'clock!) This is NOT live jazz, the club meets to listen to recordings and watch videos or DVDs.
The next meeting on Sunday 1st July at the Velvet On Tweed Jazz Lounge located at 5 Tweed Street, off Kelvin Road which is adjacent to the Kelvin Grove Club.
Visitors are very welcome and the cost is R20. Further info tel 021 7614066