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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Jazz News 25 April

Jazz in Cape Town this week:
                  
                                   Monday 25 April
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from 7.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax… Bookings strongly advised: 021 671 0623

Sticks McGee Restaurant and Bar (formerly Lyras), Rondebosch, 7.30pm: Jazz jam with Dan Shout and band

Pigalle, Greenpoint, 7.30pm: Lee Thomson (trumpet), Claude Couzens (drums), Charles Lazar (double bass), Gavin Minter (vocals) and Andrew Lilley (keyboards)

                            Tuesday 26 April
Mount Nelson 2.00 to 5.00pm: Michael Stuppel plays solo piano

The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village,  8.30 to 10.00pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax. Bookings strongly advised: 021 671 0623

Pigalle, Somerset rd, Greenpoint, 7.30 to 11.30: Carmen Exclusive with Pigalle House Band

The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Jazz Jam with Alvin Dyers band. Musicians get in free, others pay R50
  
                   Wednesday 27 April
Mount Nelson 2.00 to 5.00pm: Michael Stuppel plays solo piano

The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00: Sisanda Myataza Vocals, Ludwe Danxa- Keyboards, Sbu Matsimela- Bass, Lumanyano Mzi- Drums

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.

Pigalle, Somerset rd, Greenpoint, 7.30 to 11.30: Carmen Exclusive with Pigalle House Band

                      Thurs 28 April
Mount Nelson 2.00 to 5.00pm: Michael Stuppel plays solo piano

The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Tribute to Billie Holiday: Tina Schouw (vocals) Andrew Lilley (piano), Wesley Rustin (bass) and Kevin Gibson (drums)

Pastis, Constantia, 7.00 to 9.00pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax

Methodist Church, Greenmarket Square, 8.00pm: Guy Buttery album launch: Guy with Derek Gripper, Shane Cooper and Ross Campbell

Pigalle, Greenpont, 7.30: Gavin Minter with Pigalle House Band

The Great Wizoo (at Rygersdal Sports Club) from 8.30: Marco Maritz and band, followed by jazz jam session

Kaleidoscope, Main rd Claremont, 7,30pm: Glenn Robertson band plus guests
                     
                 Fri 29 April 
Mount Nelson 2.00 to 5.00pm: Michael Stuppel plays solo piano

Alliance Francais, 6.30: Mark Fransman and Paul Tizzard (Sonik Citizen). Bookings: 021 423 5699 

The Bromwell, Woodstock, 3.30 to 6.30pm: Mike Laatz and Graham Burton

Pizzeria Villagio, Howard Centre, Pinelands, 7.00 to 9.00: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax, Booking essential: 021 531 4473

Pastis, Constantia. 7.30 to 9.30: Nosa Vida (Keith Macfarlane and Alan Bowen)

Pigalle, Somerset rd, Greenpoint, 7.30 to 11.30: Ian Smith and Carmen Exclusive with Pigalle House Band
 

Reeler Theatre, Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch 7.30pm: Guy Buttery album launch: Guy with Derek Gripper, Shane Cooper and Ross Campbell


The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00: Tribute to Billie Holiday: Tina Schouw (vocals) Andrew Lilley (piano), Wesley Rustin (bass) and Kevin Gibson (drums)
                 
                        Sat 30 April
The Bromwell, Woodstock, 12.00 to 3.00pm: Mike Laatz and Graham Burton

Kaleidoscope, 56 Main rd., Claremont,9.00 am to 2.00pm:International Jazz Day with Ramon Alexander, Earl George, Faze4, The Glenn Robertson Jazz Band, Dominique Domingo, George Werner, Odwa Bongo, and many more!

The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Eddie Backhouse- trumpet, Charlette Dickson- vocals, Darryl Andrews- banjo/bass, Ivan Bell-drums and Derk Blaisse- piano

Blue Bird Garage,9 Albertyn rd., Muizenberg: Guy Buttery album launch: Guy with Derek Gripper, Shane Cooper and Ross Campbell

Music Night in Cape Town: 3 venues, 1 entrance fee (R120 at any of the venues or R145 at Quicket). 7.00pm: Alliance Francais: Simangeli Mashazi trio with Titilayo Adedokun, 8.00pm Church on Greenmarket Square: Saxit, 9.00pm, Piano Bar, Napier street: The Kink.
  
Pigalle, Somerset rd. Greenpoint, 8.30 to 11.30: Gavin Minter and Carmen Exclusive with Pigalle House Band

IKHAYA LE LANGA, Ndabeni Street, Langa, 3.00pm: Mandla Mlangeni (trumpet), Mark Fransman (alto clarinet, tenor sax), Keenan Ahrends (guitar), Nic Williams (keyboard),Ronan Skillen (percussion), Clement Benny (drums)
                      
                           Sunday 1 May
Winchester Mansions Jazz Brunch from 11.30am: Gavin Minter (vocals), Andrew Lilley (piano), Dave Ridgway (bass), Maurice Gawronsky (drums).

Pot Luck Club, Woodstock, 11.30 to 2.30: Buddy Wells band

Alphen Hotel Constantia, 12.30 to 3.00pm: no details given

Kalk Bay Café from 1.00 to 4.00pm: Alan Cameron (piano), Luke Townsend (sax) and Simon Annett (drums).

Kloof Street House Restaurant (30 Kloof st.) from 1.00 to 3.00pm: Jason Reolon trio.

Barristers, Newlands, 6.00 to 9.00: Mike Laatz (saxes) and Keith Macfarlane (guitar)
                       Monday 2 May
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from 7.30pm: Steve Walsh. Bookings strongly advised: 021 671 0623

Sticks McGee Restaurant and Bar (formerly Lyras), Rondebosch, 7.30pm: Jazz jam with Dan Shout and band

Pigalle, Greenpoint, 7.30pm: Gavin Minter Quartet 

                        Tues 3 May
The Avenue Grill, 2nd ave., Harfield Village, from 8.30pm: Mike Laatz plays mellow tenor sax. Bookings strongly advised: 021 671 0623


The Crypt, 1 Wale street, 8.00 to 11.00pm: Jazz Jam with Alvin Dyers (guitar), Tino Europa (bass) and Roy Davids (drums)