YOUR GUIDE TO JAZZ IN CAPE TOWN

A jazz gig guide for Cape Town and surrounds can now be found on https://capetownjazz.weebly.com/

This blog site was originally started by the late Mike Laatz.

Please help by submitting details of any jazz events you're aware of, preferably by early on Mondays, to sajejazz@gmail.com

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Cape Town Jazz gigs 24th August 2010

Tuesday 24th August
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 25thAugust
From 9pm: SPEEDWAY CAFÉ 105,Tafelberg Tavern,Roodehek Terrace, off Hope Street, Dave Ledbetter and The Clearing. Entrance fee R30
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Amanda Tiffin trio
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio.
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Thursday 26th August
Free lunchtime concert at College of Music, Rondebosch: Nicky Schrire and Nick Paul
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio
Nicky Schrire Charles Lazar and Jonno Sweetman play at Green Dolphin
Rob Drake, Eddie Kirkwood and Trish Bailey play at Chaplans in Table View
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Friday 27th August
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: Gavin Minter Quartet
Encore Restaurant, Plattekloof Cello and piano jazz from 7.30 to 11.00 with Vela Mrdjen and Victor Tichart. Booking essential, phone 021 5581091
The Connoly Big Band plays at Kaleidoscope, Claremont Main rd. Tickets are R60
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Saturday 28th August
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Michelle Maxwell Quartet
UCT Big Band are on at the Baxter from 8.15pm, with a Count Basie Birthday tribute. Tickets are R50.
Nicky Shrire is at the Rainbow Room with USA pianist Nick Paul, Wes Rustin on Bass and Heinrich Goosen on drums
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Sunday 29th August
Keith Macfarlane plays guitar and keyboards at The Bread Cafe’ at The Bromwell Woodstock from 11am to 2.00pm Phone 021 447 4730. Great lunches; hot bread to take home.
Sunday brunch at Winchester Mansions: Nicky Shrire, Nick Paul piano, Charles Lazar bass and Maurice Gavronsky drums
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.
Monique Hellenberg, Buddy Wells and Wayne Bosch are at Oasis restaurant, Mount Nelson, from 12 to 3pm (this gig has not been confirmed)
Simon’s, Groot Constantia, 4:30pm to 8pm: Andrew Ford quartet.
CueCumber Jazz Trio play at Glitterati First Floor, 386 Voortrekker Road, Goodwood from 6.30pm
Andrew Lilley trio are at Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront
Monique Hellenberg trio play at Oasis restaurant, Mount Nelson
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Monday30th August
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.
Green dolphin: no info yet
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Tuesday 31stAugust
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio.
Restless Natives play straight-ahead jazz standards at Asoka in Kloof street.
Green Dolphin: no info yet
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Wednesday 1st September
From 9pm: SPEEDWAY CAFÉ 105,Tafelberg Tavern,Roodehek Terrace, off Hope Street, Dave Ledbetter and The Clearing. Entrance fee R30
Green Dolphin: no info yet