Jazz in Cape Town this week:
Monday 24 Aug
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from
7.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax. Bookings strongly advised: 021
6710623
Tuesday 25 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, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Jazz jam with house
band Alvin Dyers (guitar), Tino Europa (bass) and Denver Furness (drums). Musicians: free
entry/Patrons: R50 cover charge
Wednesday 26 Aug
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Derk Blaisse trio
Jackson Hall, Grand West Casino: Open Mic Jazz Singing
Competition
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.
Straight No Chaser, 79 Buitenkant street, from 8.00pm : Kenyan-born
singer-songwriter Silas Miami performs afro-jazz and afro-pop originals as
well as standards in English and Swahili. Guest artists include Rowlene, Ethan
Young and Ethnique.
Thurs 27 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
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, sold out
Straight No Chaser, 79 Buitenkant street, sets at 8.30 and 10.00pm: Brydon Bolton (bass), Frank Mallows (vibes) and Simon Annett (drums) playing original compositions.
The Great Wizoo, Erin rd., Rondebosch (at Rygersdal Sports Club): Jazz jam from 8.30 till late.
Fri 28 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)
The Crypt, 1 Wale street: Sylvia
Mdunyelwa
Straight No Chaser, 79 Buitenkant street, sets at 8.30 and 10.00: Tony Cedras and Errol Dyers
Kaleidoscope, 56 Main rd., Claremont, at 7.30pm: Glen
Robertson Band plus guests
Jackson Hall, Grand West, 9.00pm: Bev Scott-Brown (vocals), Andrew Ford (piano) and Wesley Rustin (bass).
Alliance Francais, 155 Loop street, 6.30pm: vocalist Ndumiso Manana. Bookings: culture.cpt@alliance.org.za or 021 423 5699
Saturday 29 Aug
Sabria’s Restaurant, Ottery rd. Wynberg, 7.00 to 10.00pm: Trudy
Rushin
The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Abigail Petersen
Quartet
Straight No Chaser, 79 Buitenkant street, sets at 8.30 and 10.00: Keenan Ahrends (guitar),Romy Brauteseth (bass) and Claude Cozens (drums) play original compositions
Jackson Hall, Grand West, 9.00pm: Bev Scott-Brown (vocals), Andrew Ford (piano), China van Rensburg (drums) and Wesley Rustin (bass).
Izikho Old Townhouse, Greenmarket Square, 6.00 for 6.30pm: Christopher Culpo (piano)
Bookings: 082 789 5050.
Sunday 30 Aug
Winchester Mansions, Beach rd., Seapoint,
11.00am to 2.00pm:
Kloof Street House Restaurant (30 Kloof st) from 1.00 to 3.00pm:
Jason Reolon trio.
Barristers, Newlands, 6.00 to 9.00pm: Wesley
Rustin (double bass) and Mike Rossi (saxophones)
Monday 31 Aug
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from
7.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax. Bookings strongly advised: 021
6710623
Tuesday 1 Sept
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) Musicians: free
entry/Patrons: R50 cover charge
