Concerts SA and Daphne Kuhn of Auto & General Theatre on the Square will present the fifth annual Jazz & Blues Weekend next month. This year’s event includes three concerts that will provide a platform for emerging jazz artists.
The event will kick off with guitarist Mike Slavin, singer Alice Orion, and pianist Sophia Nemand. Their concert will combine jazz with undertones of the blues.
Singer Alice Orion will perform on the opening night.
Guitarist Alistair Coakley and his band will grace the stage for the second concert on Friday, 10 February, and on Saturday, 11 February. They will perform a special tribute to the Three Kings of Blues, the Americans Freddie, Albert and BB King (although they were not related, they shared the same surname). Coakley will be accompanied by guitarist Richard Thompson, keyboard whiz Connie Rudolph, bassist Cesare Cassarino and drummer Neil Fox.
Jazz singer Andrew Massey performs on stage.
To close the event on Sunday, 12 February, drummer Anthony Yoko will perform his Jazz Showcase with swinging American pianist John Fresk, bassist Marc Duby and jazz singer Andrew Massey, and with surprise guest musicians.
The event will take place from 9 to 12 February. Tickets are available at Computicket for R185.
Details: Box Office at Theatre on the Square 011 883 8606.
