Lisa Bauer Quartet ALBUM LAUNCH Finding A New Way

Lisa Bauer - vocals
Andre Petersen – piano
Chantal Willie - double bass/backing vocals
Kesivan Naidoo – drums and cymbals
with special guests: Mark Fransman - tenor and soprano saxophones
Maxim Starcke - guitar


Wednesday 13 January 2010 20H00

SABC Auditorium, SABC Studios, Beach Road, Sea Point

Entrance fee/tickets at the door: R40
Contact/Info: 0731896040
Contact us on lisabmusic@gmail.com or maximstarcke@gmail.com for further details.

www.lisabauer.co.za
www.myspace.com/lisabauerprojects

The album will available for purchase at R120 each.

Early arrival recommended.

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Mervyn Africa and Friends

Mervyn Africa - A brother who has performed for Madiba, The President of South Africa and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as a soloist. An internationally respected artist a piano maestro who has excelled in his craft who has performed in backing bands to and with the best all around the world.

Catch the re introduction of Mervyn Africa to Cape Town of a Jazz icon from District 6 & guests Kesivan Naidoo (drums) Basil Moses (bass) this coming Sunday 27th December 2009 at SWINGERS Restaurant & Bar Wetton Rd. Wetton be sure not to miss it doors open at 4 pm.

Cost: R 70 cover charge | Musicians less 60% | Media complimentary

For more info call 0713841237 /021 637 1684

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ANDRE PETERSEN TRIO feautring ROBBIE JANSEN

Date: Friday, December 11, 2009
Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: District Six Museum
Address: 25A Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, South Africa
ENTRY: R 90

DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM 15 YEAR CELEBRATION PROUDLY PRESENTS:
2009 SAMRO JAZZ PIANO COMPETITION WINNER

"The huge talent of this city musician is one to watch..." Cape Times

THE ANDRE PETERSEN TRIO with
ANDRE PETERSEN (PIANO)
CHANTAL WILLIE (DOUBLE BASS/VOICE)
KESIVAN NAIDOO (DRUMS)
with LEGENDARY SAXOPHONIST ROBBIE JANSEN!!


NOT TO BE MISSED!!
tickets available from District Six Museum and at door
tel: 0214667206
nicky@districtsix.co.za
http://www.districtsix.co.za

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ANDRE PETERSEN TRIO featuring FEYA FAKU IN CONCERT 1 NOV '09

2009 SAMRO Overseas Scholarship Jazz Piano Competition Winner

Andre Petersen Trio
featuring
Chantal Willie (voice/double bass) Zap Mama / SAMRO Merit Winner
Kesivan Naidoo (drums) Babu / Standard Bank Artist of the Year
special guest performance by Feya Faku (trumpet)

Date : Sun 1 Nov '09
Venue : SABC Auditorium, Beach Road, Sea Point
Time : 7.30 pm
Entry : R 80 / R 60 (students/pensioners)


"The huge talent of this city musician is one to watch..." Cape Times
"…it is a great joy to notice Petersen’s roots and his superb piano playing." Nettavisen (Norway)

A panel consisting of SA most acclaimed educators / performers awarded Andre 1st Prize at the prestigious 2009 SAMRO Piano Overseas Scholarship competition.

Andre has recently returned from highly celebrated concerts in Norway and Sweden performing with acclaimed Norwegian saxophonist Morten Halle,most notably to a capacity filled Victoria Nasionale Jazz club in Oslo!

This concert will feature Petersen's cutting edge trio with special guest Feya Faku on trumpet, performing some of Petersen's original compositions. His eclectic musical inspiration draws from a broad array of musical influences such as indigenous SA music, colonial church hymns, Ghoema, Classical, Stride piano, Hip-Hop and beyond!

Andre will be pursuing a Masters Degree at the prestigious Lemmens Instituut in Belgium.

Booking essential! Tel: 078 868 1192 e-mail: urbanvessel@gmail.com

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RESTLESS NATIVES LIVE RECORDING @ SABC STUDIOS

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 1st & 2nd AUGUST, 2008
BEACH ROAD STUDIOS SABC AUDITORIUM
209 Beach Road, Seapoint
Doors open 7pm, starts 8pm both nights
Tickets cost R60 per night and are available at
http://www.webtickets.co.za/
For further info contact Lee Thomson on 0827756868

The Band
Chris Engel Saxophones
Lee Thomson Trumpet/Flugel Horn
Jason Reolon Piano
Shane Cooper Double Bass
Kesivan Naidoo Drums

A long awaited documentation of Cape Towns most exciting and innovative Jazz Quintet

Expect to hear original compositions in a free form setting that aim to take the audience on a sonic journey through the imaginary worlds of the Restless Natives

This will take place over two nights and will be a completely live recording - what you hear on the night is what you get on the album. Each night will yield a different musical experience so come to one or both

Tickets will also be available at the door on both nights if you'd rather chance it - there is no guarantee of seats though as tickets are going quickly!The Restless Natives have made serious waves in the local music scene, challenging and expanding the ears of people who would not normally be exposed to Jazz, as well as those of loyal audio adventurers that seek out anything to stimulate their brains as a statement against the mainstream

They also performed at Rocking the Daisies in 2007 and regularly at the Armchair Theatre Headset sessions, The Waiting Room and The Assembly

Their infamous Tuesday night residency at Asoka has now been running for 2 years (surely one of the longest Mother City live band residencies) The Natives will be celebrating together with Asoka sometime in August with a special performance

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babu - up roots - the album launch

Babu is having their album launch at the SABC Auditorium on Friday, 23rd May 2008.


Are you going to ask the question "Who is Babu?" If you are a jazz lover, for sure, you must have seen some of these guys playing at venues around town.

The group consist of:
Kesivan Naidoo - Drums and Cymbals
Reza Khota - Guitar
Ronan Skillen - Tabla and extended percussion
Shane Cooper - Bass

The binding force that brings this band of four highly imaginative and proficient musicians together is respect. Respecting the music and sharing a love for some of the most invigorating improvisational sounds in Jazz over the last 60 years. Drawing inspiration from the searching spirit in Jazz, and its ability to tap into the more complex realms of human experience, the subconscious, perhaps mystical world. This desire to look into the depth of shared musical experience leads us to investigate the improvisational practices of Indian Classical music, which has had an extensive history with spirituality in music.

With great faith, love and a willing audience, the performance occasion can bring our minds together to test the depth of ecstasy in music and leave the room charged with exhilaration, respect and love for all life.

Launch Details
Friday 23rd May 2008 20:00
SABC Auditorium, 209 Beach Road Sea Point
Entry Fee R50 - limited seats available
for bookings contact Marie on : 0834507533

website: http://www.babu.co.za

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RESTLESS NATIVES | Armchair Headset

MOTHER CITIZENS, lend me your ears

This THURSDAY 21 February, 2008
WANTED RESTLESS NATIVES

Independent Armchair Theatre,
135 Lower Main Road,
Observatory Doors Open at 9pm
Cover Charge is R30

Hot, young, Mother City Jazz Quintet known as The RESTLESS NATIVES, complete with new saxophonist Chris Engel, make a very welcome return to the Armchair Headset on Thursday 21st February.

Chris Engel is an exciting new member to the group. He began playing saxophone at the age of 10 and since then has performed at the Cape Town International Jazz festival with world renowned American jazz artists Joe McBride, Gerald Veasley and Kenny Blake. In 2006 Engel studied at Norway's prestigious institution, The Norwegian Academy of Music. While in education Engel was involved with a successful South African youth jazz development project called The Little Giants. During his time in the band he performed alongside great jazz artists such as Bheki Mseleku and Mervin Africa. The bands major achievement was performing for President Mbeki and Minister of Education Kader Asmal.

Other members of the NATIVES also have impressive feats within the jazz world.

Kesivan Naidoo needs little introduction to music lovers and is one of the most sought after drummers in anyone's books.

Jason Reolon on piano (Breakfast Included) was winner of the SAMRO National Overseas Scholarship for best Jazz Pianist in 2001, taking up his scholarship in New York in 2004

Shane Cooper on bass is a regular at Headset and also plays with great bands such as Babu and Closet Snare.

Lee Thomson on trumpet is a well-known Cape Town based musician who has worked with Springbok Nude Girls, Hog Hoggidy Hog and Freshly Ground. Making serious waves in the Cape Town jazz scene the Restless Natives are one of the most popular jazz ensembles in the city.

On Tuesdays they perform at Asoka in Kloof Street where their residencies pack out the venue each week.

As WhatsOnSa reported,
'Each of these musicians could quite easily take up the entire stage alone and have the audience eating out of their hands'.

Combining these diverse and talented jazz musicians enables the Restless Natives to outshine wherever they perform.

The Band:
Chris Engel Saxophones
Kesivan Naidoo Drums
Jason Reolon Piano
Shane Cooper Double Bass
Lee Thomson Trumpet/Flugel Horn

For information please contact Lee Thompson on 0827756868 or Sophie Doherty on 0790763602

go check out the Restless Natives group on facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6435161390&ref=share or

the actual event http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10295817494&ref=mf

BAND MANAGER WANTED
There comes a time in every band's life when they outgrow DIY management. The Restless Natives are now at this point.We are looking for a manager to help us take our music to where it needs to, and will go. If you are interested, want to know more or know of anybody who would be interested, please contact Lee Thomson on 082 775 6868

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