JAZZATHON 2008 is on

For those of us who are anxious to know if JAZZATHON 2008 is on, don't fear, it is on. Come and support it, and don't forget, support the musicians.Refer to thisIt will happen from 10 to 13 January 2008.Details to follow at http://www.jazzathon.co....

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Hamba Kahle Oscar Peterson

The legendary Canadian jazz pianist, Oscar Peterson recorded the track, "Peace for South Africa" on the 1990 Telarc cd(Telarc CD-83304), "The Legendary Oscar Peterson Trio Live at the Blue Note". It featured Oscar, Herb Ellis(guitar), Ray Brown(bass) and Bobby Durham(drums).Like many others in South Africa and elsewhere, I would have liked to see Oscar Peterson perform live in South Africa.Oscar Peterson passed away on 23 December 2007. Go Well Oscar.links:The New York TimesCTVCTVChretien recalls Mandela, Peterson meet...

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Tucan Tucan at the Festival of the Chariot

Tucan Tucan will perform: Sat 29th January 2007from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pmSea Point Promenade - Beach roadContact: 082 083 3451The Festival of the Chariot is a two day (29 December - 30 December)multicultural spirtual and wellness festival, celebrating diversity,the REAL Peace Formula and Wellness – with lots of music and dance. Thehighlight will be on Saturday when a 15 foot Chariot will behand-pulled along Beach Road, headed by marching bands, African,...

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Jonathan Butler at the Suidoosterfees

The fifth "Suidoosterfees" will happen from 28 January 2008 until 9 February 2008 at the Artscape.One of the highlights of this festival will be the appearrance of Jonathan Butler and his band from Los Angeles. JB and his band will give two performances.Date: 2 February 2008, 15:00 and 20:00Price: R200, R175, R150Duration: 120 minArtscape Opera House.More info Here (please note that the information here is in Afrikaans)Also look out for the True Love Jazz Lounge at the festi...

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Hotep Idris Galeta combines with Onaje Allan Gumbs

It was only after reading through the December issue of All About Jazz - New York that I discovered about pianists Onaje Allan Gumbs's and Hotep Idris Galeta's duo concerts at New York's Shutters Cafe.The series of concerts will run from 13 December 2007 until 15 December 2007.On 13 December 2007 it will be a duo concert featuring Hotep's and Onaje's compositions.On 14 December they will be accompanied by South African jazz vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin, saxophonist TK Blue, bassist Marcus McLaurine, percussionist Bujo Kevin Jones, and drummer...

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An invite from Eric Alan

JOIN ERIC ALAN FOR JAZZ RENDEZVOUS ON SUNDAY 09 DECEMBER AT 5PM FOR THE REGULAR DOSE OF GREAT JAZZ AND ALL THE FUN THAT GOES ALONG WITH IT ONLY ON RADIO 2000Have fun with the Double Play back to Back on Sunday and see if you can beat genial host Eric Alan by guessing the name of the song, or find out what’s happening on the jazz scene around the country in the Gig Guide. Find out what’s where and happening on the Billboard Jazz and Contemporary Jazz Sales Charts and also on the Jazz Week Radio Play Jazz Chart. Listen to the Blues Break of the Day...

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Hanepoot and the Biggish Band in Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West

Hanepoot & the Biggish Band play their last gig for 2007 at the Sunset Picnic Concert on Sunday December 9th at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West.This event is hosted by the Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve, who run the Educational Environmental Centre at the Reserve.The Centre introduces young learners from the Helderberg area, including Macassar and Nomzamo, to the importance of our rich environmental heritage, and especially...

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Jason Reolon Trio in Concert

Jason Reolon PianoWesley Rustin BassHeinrich Goosen DrumsThis trio is fresh, innovative and highly entertaining in the musical stories they portray.Following Jason's fantastic Solo Concert at the Studios, this is again an opportunity to hear outstanding Jazz in an intimate setting on a brand new Kawai Grand Piano.Their album "Off the Record" will be for sale on the evening.Come and enjoy an evening with excellent wine and meet the artists from this...

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