Jozi sets the stage for trailblazing jazz musicians
Jazz in Jozi is a concert series featuring trailblazing musicians Ofentse Moses Sebula, Keorapetse Kolwane and Rorisang Sechele. Three performances will take place at Chiesa Di Pazzo Lupi, an event space in Melville beginning on Saturday 9th December.
The assortment of bandleaders and ensembles in the concert series is refreshing and audiences will be treated to a taste of the wide and varied influences of Jozi’s jazz landscape. Jazz in Jozi is the culmination of an endeavour to bring a new sound to the conversation that aims to explore the extraordinary dynamic range of South African music presented by the current crop of innovative young musicians.
South African saxophonist and protégé Ofentse Moses Sebula who’s debut album H.O.P.E (Holding on to Positive Expectations) was released in 2021. Sebula, a member of the National Youth Jazz Band since 2018 will lead his ensemble on December 9th.
On Saturday, December 10th a performance by Keorapetse Kolwane – SAMRO Overseas Scholarship for voice winner (2017) with her formidable ensemble will present music from her latest offering.
The enigmatic vocalist Rorisang Sechele is scheduled to grace the stage on Sunday 29th January 2023.
Produced by The Verve Productions and Supported by the 5th iteration of the ConcertsSA Digital Mobility Fund.
Tickets are R150 per person per show and can be booked through Quicket.
- Friday 9 December 19:00 Ofentse Moses Sebula. Tickets
- Saturday 10 December 19:00 Keorapetswe Kolwane. Tickets
- Sunday 29 January 2023 15:00 Rorisang Sechele. Tickets
Venue: Chiesa di Pazzo Lupi, 34 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg.
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