These are the jazz gigs I've been told about that are happening in and around Cape Town:
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Tuesday 28th September
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio.
Green Dolphin: Emily Bruce trio
Restless Natives play straight-ahead jazz standards at Asoka in Kloof street.
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Wednesday 29th Sept
From 9pm: SPEEDWAY CAFÉ 105,Tafelberg Tavern,Roodehek Terrace, off Hope Street, Dave Ledbetter and The Clearing. Entrance fee R40
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Emily Bruce trio
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio.
The “Open Mic” voice search competition is held at “Jackson Hall” – Grand West Casino every Wednesday night for 12 weeks.This is the second year and every week 3 of the contestants go through to the finals.It is open to all except professionals. There is a Grand Prize of R30,000.00 to be won this year.
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Thursday 30th Sept
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio
Bokani Dyer trio play at Green Dolphin
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Friday 1st October
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: Gary Hendrickse trio
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Saturday 2nd October
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Gary Hendrickse trio
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Sunday 3rd October
Mike Laatz plays at The Bread Cafe’ at The Bromwell, Woodstock from 11am to 2.00pm Phone 021 447 4730. Great lunches; hot bread to take home.
From 6.00pm, Clive Swigellar presents a programme of jazz on video and audio, followed by a live performance by Mike Laatz and Lainey Boonzaaier. This will be at the Velvet Upon Tweed Boutique Theatre, 5 Tweed rd., Newlands. Bring drinks and snacks; R25 per person. Phone 021 6855918 to book
Sunday brunch at Winchester Mansions: Alvin Dyers, Erika Lundi, Alistair Andrews and Morris Gavronsky.
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, 6.00 to 9.00pm: Andrew Ford and friends.
CueCumber Jazz Trio play at Glitterati First Floor, 386 Voortrekker Road, Goodwood from 6.30pm
Mark Goliath trio will be at the Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront
At Hanover Street – Grand West Casino: Sammy Hartman, Wesley Rustin, Ivan Bell, Willie Van Zyl & Leslie Kleinsmith.
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Monday 4th October
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: Andrew Ford trio
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Tuesday 5th October
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: Richard Caesar trio
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Wednesday 6th October
From 9pm: SPEEDWAY CAFÉ 105,Tafelberg Tavern,Roodehek Terrace, off Hope Street, Dave Ledbetter and The Clearing. Entrance fee R40
Green Dolphin: Mark Fransman trio
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