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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WHAT'S ON IN CAPE TOWN THIS WEEK:
Monday 17 March
Steve Walsh plays at The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave, Harfield Village.

Lyra’s, Fountain Centre, Rondebosch: Dan Shout hosts a jam session from 7.00 to 10.00pm

      Tuesday 18 March

Jason Reolon Quartet with Dan Shout play at Asoka in Kloof street from 9.15 to 11.00pm

The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 7.00 tp 10.00pm: Trumpeter Gordon Vernock, with Andrew Lilley (piano), Kevin Gibson (drums) and Romy Brauteseth (bass).
      
Wednesday 19 March
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, from 7.00 to 10.00: Jack van Poll (piano) and Hein van der Geyn (bass).

Charles Louw’s band ATLANTIQUE plays at Caravelle, Rocklands, from 9.00pm to midnight. Phone 083 595 8110.

 Straight No Chaser, 79 Buitenkant street, at 8.30 and 10.30: Reza Khota (guitar), Bokani Dyer (electric piano) Shane Cooper (bass), Kesivan Naaidoo (drums), Justin Bellairs (sax), Shane Cooper (bass).

     
Thurs 20 March
Mike Laatz plays at Pastis, Constantia, from 7.30 to 9.30pm. 

 Straight No Chaser, 79 Buitenkant street, at 8.30 and 10.30: Reza Khota (guitar), Bokani Dyer (electric piano) Shane Cooper (bass), Kesivan Naaidoo (drums), Justin Bellairs (sax), Shane Cooper (bass).

The Crypt, 1 Wale street, from 7.00 to 10.00pm: Jack van Poll (piano) and Hein van der Geyn (bass).

Gavin Minter and Sammy Hartman quartet play at Pigalle, 57 Somerset rd, from 8.00pm

Jason Reolon Quartet  (incl. Dan Shout) plays at Asoka in Kloof street from 8.00 to 10.00pm.

Alan Cameron plays piano at Espresso Coffee Bar, Kommetjie.



      Fri 21 March
Jazz on the Lawn at St. Joseph’s Marist College, Rondebosch, from 12.00 to 8.00pm. Tucan Tucan, Camillo Lombard, Don Vino and others.

Mike Laatz plays at My Sins, Wembley Square, from 7.00 to 10.00pm

Nosa Vida play at Pastis, Constantia, from 7.30 to 9.30pm. 

The Crypt, 1 Wale street, from 8.00 to 11.00pm:  Cape Town Tango Ensemble.

Gavin Minter and Sammy Hartman quartet play at Pigalle, 57 Somerset rd, from 8.00pm

Kaleidoscope Claremont (NB VENUE HAS MOVED TO 56 MAIN RD): Glenn Robertson Jazz Band plus guests. Phone 674 5761 or 072 601 2848

Straight No Chaser, 79 Buitenkant street: The Lisa Bauer Quartet featuring Andrew Lilley (piano), Shane Cooper (bass) and Kesivan Naidoo (drums) and Lisa Bauer (vocals)



      Sat 22 March
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, from 8.00 to 11.00pm:  CARTE BLANCHE with Derk Blaisse: a jam session with Andrew Ford & Tete Mbambisa piano, Erika Lundi & Denay Willie vocals, Blackey Tempi trumpet, Steven Sokuyeka & Klaus Baltin trombone, Willie van Zyl, Mike Rossi, Lindelo Mangesi & Steward Goodwin saxophone, Alvin Dyers & Mac McKenzie guitar, Wesley Rustin & Spencer Mbadu bass, Jack Momple & Kuhle Mongesi drums.

Chris Tokalon and dave Reynolds are at KMA, 153 Empire rd Hout Bay, at 7.00pm

 Straight No Chaser, 79 Buitenkant Street: Shane Cooper (bass), Kesivan Naidoo (drums), Justin Bellairs (sax), Kyle Shepherd (piano).



      Sunday 23 March
Jazz Brunch at Winchester Mansions:   Amy Campbell (vocals), Maurice Gawronsky (drums), Romy Brauteseth (bass), Andrew Lilley (keyboards).

Jazz in the Park at Maynardville, 2.30pm: Amanda Tiffin, UCT Big Band, Gavin Mintyer, Dave Ledbetter, UCT Jazz Voices, Lana Crowster, Marc Hendricks.

Alan Cameron trio plays at Kalk Bay Café from 12.30 to 3.30pm.

Brad Saunders and Wayne de Smidt (guitars and vocals) are at Krugman’s Grill, V&A Waterfront, from 6.00 to 9.00pm.

Jason Reolon (keyboard), Buddy Wells (sax) and Wesley Rustin (bass) play at Kloof Street House Restaurant (30 Kloof st) from 1.00 to 3.00pm.

Barristers, Newlands: Monique Hellenberg and Alvin Dyers play from 6.00 to 9.00pm

           Monday 24 March
Steve Walsh plays at The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave, Harfield Village.

Lyra’s, Fountain Centre, Rondebosch: Dan Shout hosts a jam session from 7.00 to 10.00pm


      Tuesday 25 March
Mike Laatz plays sax at The Avenue, Harfield Village, from 8.30pm

Jason Reolon Quartet with Dan Shout play at Asoka in Kloof street from 9.15 to 11.00pm


The Crypt, 1 Wale street, from 7.00 to 10.00pm. Bongani Sotshononda Quintet.