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 11th June

Monday 11 June

Sylvestre Kabbasidi (vocals/guitar) is at Asoka in Kloof street; phone 021 4220909
The jazz jam with Alvin Dyers and band (with lots of guest artists) happens every Monday night at Swingers, Wetton; music starts at about 10.00pm
Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink are in concert (Cinema Serenade) at Golden Arrow Studio: The Baxter Theater Center 7.00pm
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Tuesday 12 June
Soul Agents: Jason Reolon, Jonno Sweetman, Nick Williams and Lee Thomson play at Asoka from 8.30 to 10.30pm Phone 021 422 0909
Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink are in concert (Cinema Serenade) at Golden Arrow Studio: The Baxter Theater Center 7.00pm
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Wednesday 13 June
Reza Khota Quartet featuring Buddy Wells plays at the Mahogany Room 79 Buitenkant St, Cape Town (next door to Divas Pizza). Two sets; 8.00pm and 10pm. Phone 076 679 2697
Live jazz at Tagores in Trill rd Observatory from about 10.00pm: No details given
Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink are in concert (Cinema Serenade) at Golden Arrow Studio: The Baxter Theater Center 7.00pm
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Thursday14 June
Open mic jazz at C'es la Vie, Somerset West, with Adolf Thelen (Piano), Mark Augustin (Drums), Duncan Combe (Bass) and Peter Plato (saxes) from 7.00 to 11.00pm
Andrew Ford plays with Beverley Scott Brown, Sammy Webber, China van Rensberg at Pigalle, Greenpoint.
Latin Sunsets at Alba Lounge, V&A Waterfront, above Hildebrand Restaurant, from 7.00 to 10.00pm: Mas Que Nada.
Charles Louw and his band ATLANTIQUE play at The Blue Chip Restaurant, Wetton road, Wetton every Thursday from 9pm. Phone 079 0254572
Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink are in concert (Cinema Serenade) at Golden Arrow Studio: The Baxter Theater Center 7.00pm
Nick Williams Quintet plays at the Mahogany Room 79 Buitenkant St.
Adamu trio featuring Buddy Wells and Simon Annet (drums) every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm at the One and Only at the Vista Bar.

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Friday 15 June
Mike Laatz plays mellow sax for sundowners at Cru Cafe, Cape quarter extension, 27 Somerset rd. Greenpoint from 6.00 to 9.00pm. phone 021 418 6334
Keith Macfarlane and Alan Bowen play their unique blend of swing and Latin at Manuka, Steenberg Village
Live jazz at Bertha’s, Simonstown, from 7.00 to 10.00pm (no details available)
Glenn Robertson band plus guests play at Kaleidoscope Jazz Cafe (85 Main Road; Claremont) Bookings: 021 6745761
Jason Reolon Trio featuring saxophonist Dan Shout are at The Mahogany Room, at 8.00pm and again at 10.00pm. Address: 79 Buitenkant St, Cape Town (next door to Divas Pizza) Phone 076 679 2697
Live jazz at Tagores in Trill rd., Observatory from about 10.00pm No details given
Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink are in concert (Cinema Serenade) at Golden Arrow Studio: The Baxter Theater Center 7.00pm
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Saturday 16 June
The Big Time band from France, together with lots of local youth bands, and musicians such as Marcus Wyatt, Errol Dyers, George Werner, Peter Ndala and Carlo Fabe play at the Artscape Opera House at 3pm
Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink are in concert (Cinema Serenade) at Golden Arrow Studio: The Baxter Theater Center 3.00 and 7.00pm
Keith Macfarlane and Alan Bowen play their unique blend of swing and Latin at Manuka, Steenberg Village
Jason Reolon Trio with Dan Shout (sax) play at The Mahogany Room, at 8.00pm and again at 10.00pm. Address: 79 Buitenkant St, Cape Town (next door to Divas Pizza) Phone 076 679 2697
Live jazz at Tagores in Trill rd Observatory from about 10.00pm. No details given
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Sunday 17 June
Sincere Swing play at Allee Bleue, Franschhoek from 12.00 to 3.00pm (jazz buffet).
Lainey Boonzaaier sings “Hope and Glory”, a tribute to Vera Lynn, with Len Ward on keyboards, at 3.00pm. Velvet Upon Tweed Boutique Theatre, Newlands. Bookings: 021 6855918
Dan Shout’s “Serenading Ghosts” CD launch takes place at STUDIO 7 at 7.00pm
213 High Level Rd, Sea Point. (Take the stairs opposite Oldfield Rd). R100 (including the album) Tickets available on www.webtickets.co.za
Live jazz at the Black Marlin, Simonstown, from 3.00pm (no details available)
Jazz brunch at Winchester Mansions: Zelda Benjamin  Gary Hendricks Maurice Gawronsky and Gary Kriel.
Live jazz at Catharina's, Steenberg, from 12.00. Lunch buffet costs R240, bookings at 021 7132222.
Live jazz at Bertha’s, Simonstown, from 7.00 to 10.00pm: (no details available).
Dave Ledbetter and The Clearing play at Polana, Kalk Bay, from 4.30 to 6.30pm.
Len Richey and Andrew Ford play at the Morituri Italian restaurant at Lakeside, from 6.30 to 8.30
Gavin Minter Quartet is at The Bungalo, Camps Bay from7.30 to 10.30
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Monday 18 June
Sylvestre Kabbasidi (vocals/guitar) is at Asoka in Kloof street; phone 021 4220909
Jazz jam with Alvin Dyers and band (with lots of guest artists) happens every Monday night at Swingers, Wetton; music starts at about 10.00pm
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Tuesday 19 June
Soul Agents: Jason Reolon, Jonno Sweetman, Nick Williams and Lee Thomson play at Asoka from 8.30 to 10.30pm Phone 021 422 0909