Jazz in Cape Town this week:
Monday 3 Aug
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from 7.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax. Bookings strongly advised: 021 6710623
Tuesday 4 Aug
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: The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 7 to 10pm: Jazz jam with house band Alvin Dyers (guitar), Tino Europa (bass) and Denver Furness (drums)
Wednesday 5 Aug
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 7.00 to 10.00pm: UCT Jazz vocal showcase, including UCT Jazz voices conducted by Amanda Tiffin
Jackson Hall, Grand West Casino: Open Mic Jazz Singing Competition starts tonight
O'Driscoll's Irish Pub, cor Burg & Hout streets, City Centre: Jam session with Alvin Dyers band from 8.00pm. Musicians welcome to join in.
Thurs 6 Aug
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
Persie’s Tavern, Buitenkant street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Mark Fransman’s Sonik Citizen band
Straight No Chaser, 79 Buitenkant street, sets at 8.30 and 10.00pm:Buddy Wells band
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 10.00pm: Delft Big Band (usually sold out, so book early)
The Great Wizoo, Erin rd., Rondebosch (at Rygersdal Sports Club): Jazz jam from 8.30 till late.
Fri 7 Aug
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 saxophone
Pastis, Constantia, 7.30 to 9.30: Nosa Vida (Keith Macfarlane and Alan Bowen)
Leopard Lounge, 12 Apostles Hotel, 6 to 10pm: Monique Hellenberg
Amphitheatre at V&A Waterfront, 6.30 : Bokani Dyer Quintet
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8 to 11pm: Sui Generis… Vaughn Fransch – Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Denay Willie/Amy Campbell – Vocals, Darryl Andrews – Guitar, Andrew Ford – piano, Ivan Bell – Drums, Tino Europa - Acoustic/Electric Bass with special guest Mike Rossi (saxophones/flute/clarinet)
Kaleidoscope, 56 Main rd., Claremont, at 7.30pm: Glen Robertson Band plus guests
Saturday 8 Aug
Bromwell, 250 Albert rd., Woodstock, 12.00 to 3.00pm: Mike Laatz (saxes) and Graham Burton (vocals). Bookings 021 447 4730
Sabria’s Restaurant, Ottery rd. Wynberg, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Trudy Rushin
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Sui Generis… Vaughn Fransch – Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Denay Willie/Amy Campbell – Vocals, Darryl Andrews – Guitar, Andrew Ford – piano, Ivan Bell – Drums, Tino Europa - Acoustic/Electric Bass with special guest Mike Rossi (saxophones/flute/clarinet)
Sunday 9 Aug
Winchester Mansions, Beach rd., Seapoint, 11.00am to 2.00pm: Mark
De Kock (tenor sax), Dave Ledbetter (guitar), Wes Rustin (bass) and Heinrich Goosen (drums)
Kloof Street House Restaurant (30 Kloof st) from 1.00 to 3.00pm: Jason Reolon trio.
Barristers, Newlands, 6.00 to 9.00pm:Mike Rossi (saxes) and Andrew Ford (keyboard)
Monday 10 Aug
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from 7.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax. Bookings strongly advised: 021 6710623
Tuesday 11 Aug
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, 7 to 10pm: Jazz jam with house band Alvin Dyers (guitar), Tino Europa (bass) and Denver Furness (drums)
Barristers Restaurant, Newlands, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Sharena Sol plays Gypsy Jazz and Balkan Swing. 3 course meal, complimentary wine and fabulous music - all for R195 pp. Bookings essential: 021 674-1792
