These are the jazz gigs I've been told about for the next 10 days:
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Tuesday 19 April
from 13h00-14h00 The Tribe of Benjamin Jazz Quartet” with Benjamin Jephta ( Bass Guitar), Marlon Witbooi ( Drums), Keenan Ahrends ( Guitar), Zeke le Grange (saxophone) and special guest vocalist Sandile Gotsana. Central Library, the Drill Hall, c/o Darling and Parade Streets
Green Dolphin: Amanda Tiffin trio
Restless Natives are at Asoka in Kloof street from 9 to 11.
The Lee Gelderbloem jazz trio (Lee, Mike Horne and Charles Lazar) plays at BRIO restaurant & Bar in Adderley street.
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Wednesday 20April
from 16h30- 17h30 standards with Ryan Andrew Peters Jazz Band (vocals), Keenan Adamson (guitar) and Findile (Saxophone). Central Library, the Drill Hall, c/o Darling and Parade Streets
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Tete Mbambisa trio
Brio Restaurant: Frank Cuddemby piano, Mike Krwaga bass, Randall Cyster drums
Abigail Bagley vocals
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Thursday 21 April
15h15 – 17h00 The John Pama Primary School Brass Band. Also“Momentum” with Ted Faulkner (bass guitar) and Al van der Merwe (keyboard). Central Library, the Drill Hall, c/o Darling and Parade Streets
Len Richey sax, Gilbert Lang piano, Heinrich Goosen drums and Vernon Varty bass play at Green Dolphin
John Russell is at Cru Cafe’ Cape Quarter extension from 6 to 9pm
Charles Summerfield plays at Brio Restaurant and bar, Adderley street
Rob Drake plays at Cafe Roux, Noordhoek Village from 7.00 to 9.30pm
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Friday 22 April
From 4pm, Alvin Dyers band play at the Pepper Club, Pepper street. R60 includes oysters and a glass of bubbly.
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Hasanados
Brio Restaurant: Frank Cuddemby piano, Mike Krwaga bass, Randall Cyster drums
Abigail Bagley vocals
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Saturday 23 April
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Zelda Benjamin and Gary Hendrickse trio
Brio Restaurant: Frank Cuddemby piano, Mike Krwaga bass, Randall Cyster drums
Robyn Berghere vocals
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Sunday 24 April
Mike Laatz plays saxes at Bread Cafe’ (The Bromwell) 250 Albert rd Woodstock, from 10.00am to 1.00pm
Sunday brunch at Winchester Mansions: Monique Hellenberg accompanied by Andrew Lilley, Romy Brauteseth andMaurice Gawronsky
Emily Bruce trio are at Oasis restaurant, Mount Nelson, from 12 to 3pm
Green Dolphin, V&A Waterfront: Jeremy Olivier trio
Weather permitting, The Riverboat Jazz Band plays at Ferryman’s at the V&A Waterfront. From 6.00 to 9.00
Zami and the Dudes play Afro jazz at Amadoda, Spring street Woodstock.
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Monday 25 April
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:
Brio Restaurant: Frank Cuddemby piano, Mike Krwaga bass, Randall Cyster drums
Robyn Berghege vocals
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Tuesday 26 April
Restless Natives play straight-ahead jazz standards at Asoka in Kloof street.
Green Dolphin: Amanda Tiffin trio
The LEE GELDERBLOEM JAZZ TRIO plays at BRIO restaurant & Bar, Adderley street
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Wednesday 27 April
Mike Laatz plays at Barrister’s, Newlands, from 6.00 to 8.00pm
Green Dolphin: Bokani Dyer trio
Brio Restaurant: Frank Cuddemby piano, Mike Krwaga bass, Randall Cyster drums
Robyn Berghere vocals