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TONES OF NOTE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS RUS NERWICH AND THE COLLECTIVE IMAGINATION: ONCE-OFF CONCERT AT THE SABC AUDITORIUM SEA POINT, 18 June 2009


The musicians:The Collective Imagination featuring
Rus Nerwich on Saxophone
Lee Thomson – Trumpet
Ross McDonald – Trombone
Mark Fransman – Piano
Dave Ledbetter – Guitar
Wesley Rustin – Bass
Kevin Gibson – Drums
Ronan Skillen on Tabla and Percussion


All I have to say, guys, You Are World Class. I am so glad I was there. What a concert, bring on the next one...

The elders of jazz in South Africa, do not need to worry. The music are in good hands. These guys are really carrying the torch.


This is a comment from Carol Martin:

Rus Nerwich's "Mantras for Modern Man " concert at SABC Auditorium, Sea Point, on 18 June 2009 should have been a 'two-evening' showcase of his rich, moving, and applaudable compilations of Jewish concentration camp songs. This evening featured another dynamic of instruments - namely the electric guitar and tabla to give that Middle Eastern improvised sound - which were not heard on his equally moving studio-produced 'Beyond the Walls'. Rus has an uncanny method of mixing the sad, shocking, and cynical moods of such songs to reflect a hardship and a joy of surviving that the displaced Jews experienced. As a result, the evening was indeed 'heavy', and I could have split the sound experience into two (eves)..... Bravo for wonderful performances from the Tones-of-Note Man !!


Well done to The Collective...

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RUS NERWICH AND THE COLLECTIVE IMAGINATION

TONES OF NOTE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS RUS NERWICH AND THE COLLECTIVE IMAGINATION: ONCE-OFF CONCERT AT THE SABC AUDITORIUM SEA POINT

Rus Nerwich and Tones of Note Productions are proud to present a one-night only concert at the SABC Auditorium 209 Beach Road Seapoint, Cape Town. Nerwich and The Collective Imagination will be performing compositions from three previous album releases, namely Mantras for Modern Man and Beyond the Walls as well as newly composed works written specially for this occasion.


The Collective Imagination features an all-star line-up:
Rus Nerwich on Saxophone
Lee Thomson – Trumpet
Ross McDonald – Trombone
Mark Fransman – Piano
Dave Ledbetter – Guitar
Wesley Rustin – Bass
Kevin Gibson – Drums
Ronan Skillen on Tabla and Percussion

Nerwich’s Mantras for Modern Man and Beyond the Walls will be featured. Mantras is an eclectic fusion of world music, jazz, and Nerwich’s semitic traditional influences, coming together in an enigmatic sound, that is inspiring, transporting and esoteric in nature. The concert will also feature music from Nerwich’s critically acclaimed album, Beyond the Walls; a historical recording exploring music written in the ghettos of wartime Europe. The album was recognised as one of the most significant and original projects to have come out of the South African music landscape in recent years.

After the recent release of Under the Poetree, a fusion of Jazz, hip-hop and soul, which garnered Nerwich two SAMA award nominations, this performance repositions Nerwich as one of the most innovative and prolific musicians in the country, continuing to delve into the more serious and adventurous dimensions of his musical persona.


The concert takes place at 19h30 on June 18 at the SABC Auditorium, 209 Beach Road, Sea Point. A R50 ticket price is payable at the door. Specially commissioned Double CD packs of Mantras for Modern Man can be bought for R100 at the event. For pre-booked tickets, please contact:

Leah Rolando
Tones of Note Productions
021 425 6246
083 546 0116
leah.rolando@gmail.com

For Further info:
www.rusnerwich.com
www.myspace.com/thecollectiveimagination
www.myspace.com/beyonthewallsalbum

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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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