Tributes To Robbie Jansen

sad news: Robbie Jansen died yesterday afternoon in hospital. This is truly
a big loss for the jazz fraternity and the music industry. He was a
brilliant musician who not only embodied the very soul of Cape-Jazz but
also paved the way for generations of South African musicians to come. And
he even gave us our very personal song "9 Bath Street Goema".

Robbie, we will sorely miss you.

We send our most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Regards

Andreas, George and Regina and all musicians of Jazz Potjie Projects

http://www.jpp.co.za/

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Jonathan Eato

... Robbie was very kind to me and
gave me the first interview I
ever did. I'm glad I saw him at Oesfees this year.

I feel this is a great loss.

All best wishes, Jonathan.

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John Edwin Mason

Robbie Jansen, 1949-2010: Jazz Legend and Political Hero

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Fred Salles

Heeiishh... Music loose another of its devoted servant.
I must add music and the people of South Africa.
Robbie cared so much about the people.
Robbie, like Mankunku, was both an amazing musician and a beautiful human being.
I am sad not only because I won't see Robbie again, but I am also sad because I won't see anymore the people of Cape Town, New Brighton or elsewhere he performed, being so happy and "having a joll" when he plays his music.
I will miss him entertain the people of South Africa and touch their heart and soul.
I will miss him like I miss the sight of Table Mountain, which could be my only comfort right now.

Fred (Marseille - France)

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Orlando Sanchez Soto
Cuba

I feel really bad about Dear Jansen,but He´ll be now playing with John Coltrane and Miles In A Better Place.
Greatings to all the Friends,congratulation for all your goals.....and PEACE

orlando cubajazz

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