These are the jazz gigs I've been told about for the next week or so:
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Tuesday 12th October
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio.
Green Dolphin: Andrew Ford trio
Restless Natives play straight-ahead jazz standards at Asoka in Kloof street.
Soulbird album launch at Alliance Francais: R60 entrance fee
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Wednesday 13th October
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: Alvin Dyers 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.
Guitarist Nir Hemelin plays at Romney Park Hotel, Seapoint.
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Thursday 14th October
Cafe Sofia, Kloof Street, from 7 to 9 pm. Lucretia Rodrigues trio
Alvin Dyers trio play at Green Dolphin
John Russel is at Cru Cafe’ Cape Quarter extension from 6 to 9pm
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Friday 15th 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: Hassanadas
Nir Hemelin plays at Romney Hotel, Seapoint
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Saturday 16th October
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Hassanadas
Airborne (featuring Melanie Scholtz) are having their CD launch at the Rainbow Room
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Sunday 17th 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.
Sunday brunch at Winchester Mansions: Sandile, Jason Reolon, Wesley Rustin and Morris Gawronsky.
Emily Bruce trio are at Oasis restaurant, Mount Nelson, from 12 to 3pm
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 18th 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: Amanda Tiffin trio
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Tuesday 19th 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 20th 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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