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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Week of 26th September

Monday 26th September
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.
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Tuesday 27th September
Search Party Quartet featuring Jason Reolon, Jonno Sweetman, Shane Cooper & Lee Thomson play cutting-edge jazz at Asoka in Kloof Street from 9-11pm. 021 422 0909

Debi Parkinson plays at the Leopard lounge, 12 Apostles
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Wednesday 28th September
Keith Macfarlane and Mike Laatz play at Manuka, Steenberg Village, from 6.00 to 9.00
Open mic jazz vocal competition night at Jackson Hall, Grandwest, with backing by Andrew Ford trio.
Reza Khota trio plays at Blakes 189 Buitengracht Street; phone 021 426 2369
James Kibby, Maurice Paliaga and Richard Pickett play at Woodstock Lounge
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Thursday 29th September
Trudy Rushin and friends are at Don Pedros, Roodeblom rd. Woodstock from 8pm
Andrew Ford plays with Beverley Scott Brown, Sammy Webber, China van Rensberg at Pigalle, Greenpoint.
Sambita.band plays at Alba Lounge, V&A Waterfront, above Hildebrand from 6 to 9pm

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Friday 30th September
From 4pm, Alvin Dyers band play at the Pepper Club, Pepper street. R60 includes oysters and a glass of bubbly.
Glenn Robertson Jazz Band play at Kaleidoscope, Main rd Claremont from 7.30; joined by Wayne Bosch trio. Phone 021-674 5761 during office hours to book. R60pp
Bergvliet High School presents “Bluenote Sessions” with Lee Thomson, Donveno Prins, Darryl Andrews and the Bergvliet High School Music Department; tickets R45
Mike Laatz and Keith Macfarlane play at the Leopard Lounge, 12 Apostles from 6 to 10pm
Jeremy Olivier plays at Bertha’s, Simonstown, from 6.00 to 9.00

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Saturday 1st October
Mike Laatz plays at Somerbosch Wine Sale from 8.30am to 1.00pm
Keith Macfarlane plays at the Bromwell, Woodstock, from 11.30am to 2.30pm
Keith Macfarlane plays at Manuka, Steenberg Village, from 6.00 to 9.00
From 5 to 6, Hannanadas band plays at the Amphitheatre, V&A Waterfront
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Sunday 2nd October
Debi Parkinson plays flute, sax and clarinet at Dunes, Hout Bay from 9.30 to 12.30, weather permitting.
From 5 to 6, Grupo Tren Latino plays at the Amphitheatre, V&A Waterfront
Mike Laatz and Keith Macfarlane play at Leopard Lounge, 12 Apostles, from 12.30 to 3.30
Brunch at Winchester Mansions: Graham Burton backed by Jason Reolon, Romy Brauteseth and Maurice Gawronsky
Moyo in Big Bay, from 1.15 to 3.30: Reza Khota on guitar, Jonno Sweetman on drums and Wesley Rustin on bass.
Emily Bruce Trio play at the Mount Nelson Oasis restaurant from 12.00 to 3.00
Dave Ledbetter and The Clearing play at Polana, Kalk Bay, from 4.30 to 6.30pm.
Open mike jazz from 7pm at Don Pedro’s, Roodeblom rd. Woodstock
Len Richey duo plays at the Morituri Italian restaurant at The Old Bakery-Woolworths Centre, Main Road, Lakeside. From 6.30 to 8.30.
From 5.30 to 8.30, Amanda Tiffin Trio plays at Berthas, Simonstown
Jazz at the Nassau: Dan Shout Quartet with Gorm Helfjord (guitar), Romy Brauteseth (bass) and Mike Horne (drums) first half, Graham Burton second half with Andrew Ford (piano), Kevin Gibson (drums), Wesley Rustin (bass) and Mike Laatz (sax). Tickets from Cliff Wallis 021-761-2726 or 076-401-0008 (you’ll need to book; this will be a sell-out concert)
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Monday 3rd 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.
Big Band jazz at Trinity at 7.30: South African jazz played by Mike Campbell Big Band
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Tuesday 4th October
Search Party Quartet featuring Jason Reolon, Jonno Sweetman, Shane Cooper & Lee Thomson play at Asoka in Kloof Street from 9-11pm. 021 422 0909
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Wednesday 5th October
Keith Macfarlane plays at Manukas, Steenberg Village, from 6.00 to 9.00
Open mic jazz vocal competition night at Jackson Hall, Grandwest, with backing by Andrew Ford trio.
Reza Khota trio plays at Blakes 189 Buitengracht Street; phone 021 426 2369 ...................................................................................

Thursday 6th October
Mike Laatz and Keith Macfarlane play at the Leopard lounge, 12 Apostles, from 6.00 to 10pm
Trudy Rushin and friends are at Don Pedros, Roodeblom rd. Woodstock from 8pm
Andrew Ford plays with Beverley Scott Brown, Sammy Webber, China van Rensberg at Pigalle, Greenpoint.
Jaco Maria band plays at Alba Lounge, V&A Waterfront, above Hildebrand