Your jazz gig guide for Cape Town:
Monday 11 May
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from 7.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax. Bookings strongly advised: 021 671 0623
Lyra’s, Rondebosch. 7.00 to 10.00pm: Jazz Jam hosted by Dan Shout. Latin band for the opening set, with Daniel Bloem (percussion), Frank Paco (drums), Romy Brauteseth (double bass) and Andrew Ford (keys). Bookings essential: 021 685 2871. LAST GIG OF THE SEASON
Manenbergs, 96 Strand street, from 8.30pm: Alvin Dyers hosts a jam session
Tuesday 12 May
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from 8.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax. Bookings strongly advised: 021 6710623
Tudor Room @ Barristers, Newlands: Dan Shout Trio presents American Swing…Dan Shout tenor sax/clarinet, Andrew Ford piano, Sibusiso Matsimela double bass. Three course meal and jazz for R195
Sabria’s Restaurant, Ottery rd. Wynberg, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Trudy Rushin
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 10.00pm: Frank Paco Art Ensemble…Zoe Modiga – vocals, Buddy Wells – saxophone, Sylvain Baloubeta – bass, Mark Goliath – piano and Frank Paco - drums and vocals
Wednesday 13 May
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Sammy Webber bass, Lyle Cyster guitar, Dylan Roman keyboards and Bjorn Petersen drums
Church on Greenmarket Square: Midweek sessions. Classical concert at 7.30 with Canzonetta Singers lead by Victor Tichart and the New Winds Quintet, followed by jazz with “The Load-Shedders” at 8.45pm
Thurs 14 May
Mount Nelson 2.00 to 5.00pm: Michael Stuppel plays solo piano
Pastis, Constantia, 7.00 to 9.00: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Erika Lundi vocals, Alvin Dyers guitar and Charles Lazar double bass
The Great Wizoo, Erin rd., Rondebosch (at Rygersdal Sports Club) 8.30 till late: jazz jam session
Fri 15 May
Mount Nelson 2.00 to 5.00pm: Michael Stuppel plays solo piano
Pizzeria Villagio, Howard Centre, Pinelands, 7.00 to 9.00pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax. Booking strongly advised: 021 5314473
Pastis, Constantia, 7.30 to 9.30: Nosa Vida (Keith Macfarlane and Alan Bowen)
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Abigail Petersen – vocals, Alvin Dyers – guitar, Andrew Lilley – piano, Dave Ridgway – bass and Kevin Gibson - drums
Kaleidoscope, 56 Main rd., Claremont, at 7.30pm:Glen Robertson and guests
Saturday 16 May
Bromwell, Woodstock, 12.00 to 3,00pm: Andrew Ford (keyboard) and Graham burton (vocals)
Bookings: 021 4474730
Kronendal Music Academy of Hout Bay, 153 Empire Avenue, 7.00pm: Nana Simopoulos (guitar and sitar) Mary Ann McSweeney (double bass), Kesivan Naidoo (drums) and Justin Bellairs (saxophone) Bookings essential: 021 790 4457
Sabria’s Restaurant, Ottery rd. Wynberg, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Trudy Rushin
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Denay Willie – Vocals, Andre Petersen – Piano, Wesley Rustin – Bass and Clement Benny – Drums
Sunday 17 May
The Meeting Place, Kommetjie, from 1 to 3pm: Alan Cameron (piano), Simon Annett (drums), Luke Townsend (sax). bookings: Olivia 071 7019 615
Kalk Bay Cafe' from 4.00pm: Alan Cameron (piano), Simon Annett (drums), Luke Townsend (sax). Bookings: 021 709 0227
Winchester Mansions, Beach rd., Seapoint, 11.00am to 2.00pm: Tina Schouw vocals, Andrew Lilley keyboards,Wes Rustin bass, Maurice Gawronsky drums. Booking essential (the courtyard is always booked out): 021 4342351
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 Romy Brauteseth (bass)
Monday 18 May
No gigs reported
Tuesday 19 May
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from 8.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax. Bookings strongly advised: 021 6710623
Sabria’s Restaurant, Ottery rd. Wynberg, 7.00 to 9.00pm: Trudy Rushin
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 10.00pm: Hassan’adas… Camillo Lombard piano/keys, Lucas Kumali bass, Buddy Wells saxophone, Kevin Gibson drums or Keegan Angelo Siesta guitar, John Hassan on percussion and vocals, Lee-Ann Fortuin vocals