Your jazz gig guide for Cape Town:
Monday 9 Feb
Lyra’s, Rondebosch. From 7.00:Jazz Jam. The “In With a Shout” band opens the jam in the first set from 19:00, featuring Dan Shout, Marc de Kock & Sisonke Xonti on tenor saxophones, Gorm Helfjord (guitar), Andrew Ford (piano), Benjamin Jephta (bass) & Marlon Witbooi (drums) Booking essential…021 685 2871
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave, Harfield Village, from 7.00pm: Steve Walsh (guitar and vocals)
Pigalle, Seapoint, 7.30 to 11.30: Gavin Minter Quartet
Top of the Ritz (revolving restaurant, Seapoint), 7.00 to 10.00pm: Michael Stuppel plays solo piano
Tuesday 10 Feb
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from 8.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax.
Sabria's Restaurant, Ottery Rd, Wynberg, 7.00 to 9.00pm:Trudy Rushin (guitar and vocals) with Errol Dyers (guitar) and Louen Kleinsmidt (male vocalist) Booking essential: 021-797 2498
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Bongani Sotshononda and The United Nations of Africa
Asoka, Kloof street, 20:45 - 21:30: Dan Shout with Mr Keys and the Funky Monks.
Pigalle, Seapoint, 7.30 to 11.30pm: Gavin Minter Quartet
Wednesday 11 Feb
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Moreira Chonguica on saxophones, Camillo Lombard – piano/keys, Angelo Syster – guitar, Lucas Khumalo - bass, and Kevin Gibson – drums
Thurs 12 Feb
Espresso, Kommetjie: Alan Cameron plays solo piano
Pastis, Constantia, 7.30 to 9.30: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax
Andiamo, 72 Waterkant street, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Steve Walsh
Straight No Chaser, Buitengracht st (next to Diva’s Pizza) times not given: Thandi Ntuli
Mount Nelson 2.00 to 5.00pm: Michael Stuppel plays solo piano
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 10.00pm: Ramon Alexander piano, Chadleigh Gowar bass, Annemie Nel drums and Zeke Le Grange tenor sax
The Great Wizoo, Erin rd., Rondebosch (at Rygersdal Sports Club) 8.30 till late: jazz jam session
Fri 13 Feb
Mount Nelson 2.00 to 5.00pm: Michael Stuppel plays solo piano
Villagio Pizzeria, Howard Centre, Pinelands, from 7.00 to 9.00pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax.
Pastis, Constantia, 7.30 to 9.30: Nosa Vida (Keith Macfarlane and Alan Bowen)
Raj, Constantia, 7.00 to 10.00: Steve Walsh
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Thandi Ntuli: piano/vocals, Benjamin Jephta: double bass, Sphelelo Mazibuko drums, Sisonke Xonti saxophone Keenan Ahrends guitar
Straight No Chaser, Buitengracht street: Kesivan Naidoo (drums) Kyle Shepherd (piano), Romy Brauteseth (bass), Reza Khota (guitar) and Justin Bellairs (sax). original compositions
Kaleidoscope, 56 Main rd., Claremont, at 7.30pm: Glenn Robertson Band. Bookings: Phone 674 5761 or 072 601 2848
V&A Amphitheatre 6.00 to 8.00pm: "High School Band Slam "- Bands of Wynberg Girls High School, Wynberg Boys High School and Parel Vallei High School
Saturday 14 Feb
Bromwell, Woodstock, from 12.00 to 3.00pm: Graham Burton (vocals) and Mike Laatz (saxes)
On the Rocks, Blaauwbergstrand, 6.00 to 9.00pm: Mike Laatz plays gentle, romantic ballads on tenor sax. Booking essential 021 554 1988
Sat. 14 Feb, 6 - 9pm, Valley Farmstall, Valley Rd, Hout Bay. Trudy Rushin with Errol Dyers and Louen Kleinsmidt. Entry R100. Make your booking and reserve your picnic basket (not included in entry fee) with Tarin at 076 678 0258 or e-mail her at eventsatthevalley@gmail.com.
Straight No Chaser, Buitengracht street: Kesivan Naidoo (drums) Kyle Shepherd (piano), Romy Brauteseth (bass), Reza Khota (guitar) and Justin Bellairs (sax). original compositions
Kloof street House, 30 Kloof street, 1.00 to 3.00: Jason Reolon trio
Pastis, Constantia, from 7.30 to 9.30: Steve Walsh (guitar/vocals)
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Jazz and Latin standards featuring Abigail Petersen – vocals, Andrew Lilley – piano, Graham Strickland – bass and Simon Annett - drums
Villa Mia in Greenpoint from 7-10pm: Alan Cameron trio
Sunday 15 Feb
Kalk Bay Cafe, from 4.00pm: Alan Cameron (piano), Simon Annett (drums), Luke Townsend (sax)
Winchester Mansions, 11.00am to 2.00pm: Amy Campbell (vocals), Andrew Ford (keyboards), Dave Ridgeway (double bass) Maurice Gawronsky (drums).
The Bay Sports Bar and Restaurant, Constantia, 3.00 to 6.00pm: Gary Deacon (guitar) and Amanda Tiffin (piano/vocals)
Kloof Street House Restaurant (30 Kloof st) from 1.00 to 3.00pm: Jason Reolon trio
Barristers, Newlands, 6.00 to 9.00pm: Dan Shout (saxophone) and Andrew Lilley (piano)
Jazz at the Nassau. Groote Schuur High School: First set 7:30pm: Sammy Hartman (piano), Wesley Rustin (bass), and Clement Benny (drums). Second set, 8.45: Titilayo Adedokun (vocals) with Andrew Ford (piano), Graham Strickland (bass) and Maurice Gawronsky (drums). Book with Cliff on 076-401-0008 or 021-761-2726. Tickets R100
Edgemead Sports Club, 4.00 to 7.00pm; Riverboat Jazz Band
Monday 16 Feb
Lyra’s, Rondebosch. From 7.00:Jazz Jam. The “In With a Shout” band opens the jam in the first set from 19:00, featuring Dan Shout, Marc de Kock & Sisonke Xonti on tenor saxophones, Gorm Helfjord (guitar), Andrew Ford (piano), Benjamin Jephta (bass) & Marlon Witbooi (drums). Booking essential…021 685 2871
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave, Harfield Village, from 7.00pm: Steve Walsh (guitar and vocals)
Pigalle, Seapoint, 7.30 to 11.30: Gavin Minter Quartet
Top of the Ritz (revolving restaurant, Seapoint), 7.00 to 10.00pm: Michael Stuppel plays solo piano
Tuesday 17 Feb
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from 8.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax.
Sabria’s Restaurant, Ottery rd. Wynberg, 7.00 to 9.00pm: Trudy Rushin
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 7.00 to 10.00pm: American and African jazz standards: Odwa Bongo (vocals) William Jacobs (piano/keyboard), Grant van Rooiyen (bass guitar) and Angus Swaarts (drums)
Asoka, Kloof street, 20:45 - 21:30: Dan Shout with Mr Keys and the Funky Monks.
Pigalle, Seapoint, 7.30 to 11.30pm: Gavin Minter Quartet
