IJD Events in South Africa
| Country/Territory | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa |
Letters from the Underworlds with Nduduzo Makhathini
Live stream exploration of Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds released in his Blue Note Records debut
Contact:
Nduduzo Makhathini | +27 724324074 |
Event Time: 22:00 |
| South Africa |
AJ Chisa Nyama Presents International Jazz Day Session
International Jazz [email protected] AJ Chisanyama, EGoli Village Park in Graceland, Ekurhuleni South Africa. The venue is a public park that we utilize to bring entertainment and good food each Saturday and Sunday, with Sundays reserved for Jazz Session and Deep Jazzy House music.30 April l 2016. Contact: Kgaogelo (Kaygee) Seemola | 72763360394 |
AJ Chisa [email protected] Egoli Graceland, Ekurhuleni South Africa South Africa Event Time: 11:00 |
| South Africa |
Connecting Generations Through Jazz
Jazz appreciation clubs and jazz education programs are among the strongest formations for the support of jazz in South Africa. This event will bring together young and old, in the form of live performance, jazz appreciation and discussion to celebrate jazz as a cohesive social force. Contact:
Neil Gonsalves | 27835443864 |
Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, UKZN South Africa Event Time: 15:00 |
| South Africa |
International South Africa Jazz Week
US AFRICA a South African based company has conceptualised a 5 day celebration for the culmination of the Jazz Month Celebration. Day 1- 26 April Shoe Shine day For Jazz. Schools Program Contact: Vuyiseka Mdana | 0729105161 |
Constitution Hill South Africa Event Time: 12:00 |
| South Africa |
School Jazz Workshop in Vosloorus
5 of South Africa’s finest Jazz musicians will collaborate in taking time to give a workshop to young learners. McCoy Mrubata (Sax/flute), Sydney Mavundla (Trumpet/Flugel Horn), Mdu Mtshali (Piano), Bernice Boikanyo (Drums) & Concord Nkabinde (Bass/Vocals). Contact: Concord Nkabinde | 27 82 444 9762 |
PT Xulu Secondary School 15162 Intonto Road Boksburg, Gauteng 1459 South Africa 011 906 4236 Event Time: 2:30pm - 4pm |
| South Africa |
THREE STEPS WITHIN – Live at The Orbit
Concert by the Three Steps Within ensemble, featuring McCoy Mrubata, Lindiwe Maxolo & Concord Nkabinde. Contact:
Aymeric Péguillan | +27(0)11 339 6645 |
The Orbit - live Music & Bistro 81 de Korte Street Braamfontein, Johannesburg 2017 South Africa +27(0)11 339 6645 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| South Africa |
Avzal Ismail and New Vintage
Iconic South African keyboard player with his new group New Vintage participating for the first time in the International Jazz Day celebration live from Metro Restaurant and Lounge in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The group also features : New Vintage will be paying homage to the many artists that have influenced and inspired them through the years. Contact:
Avzal Ismail | +27 632137095 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| South Africa |
Darren English live at the Castle of Good Hope
Multi-award winning South African born, US-based trumpeter, Darren English, will be performing at the Castle of good Hope in Cape Town with some of Cape Town’s finest musicians in Celebration of International Jazz Day 2019. Contact: Darren English | +27739993158 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
Cape Town celebrates International Jazz Day
Cape Town celebrates International Jazz Day with free workshops on South African Jazz by Dr Mike Rossi and versatile trumpeter Mandla Mlangeni, followed by a live performance by Mandla Mlangeni & the TRC at 3pm – hosted by Jazz in the Native Yards and the South African Association for Jazz Education Contact:
Diane Rossi | +27 82 515 7051 |
Ikhaya Le Langa Ndabeni Street cnr Rubusana Ave Langa Cape Town, Western Cape 7455 South Africa Event Time: 12:00 |
| South Africa |
Benjamin Jephta Elektrik
Bassist/composer Benjamin Jephta, will perform at JINY in anticipation of the release of his sophomore album, “The Evolution of an Undefined”. He has already become one of the premiere double and electric bass players in South Africa. Benjamin fuses his love for jazz with hip hop, electronic and rock music, reflecting the influence of popular culture on young people in the 21st century. With Keenan Ahrends – guitar, Jonno Sweetman – drums, Justin Bellairs – alto sax, Zeke le Grange – tenor sax Contact:
Diane Rossi | +27 82 515 7051 |
Event Time: 15:00 |
| South Africa |
The UCT BIG BAND celebrates International Jazz Day
The Crypt in Cape Town, South Africa celebrated International Jazz Day with a concert by the fabulous University of Cape Town UCT BIG BAND – an 18-piece Big Band conducted by Mike Campbell featuring some wonderful vocalists, embracing the heart and spirit of jazz in the Mother City. Contact:
Diane Rossi | +27-82-515-7051 |
The CRYPT Jazz Restaurant 1 Wale Street Cape Town, Western Cape 8001 South Africa +27-82-515-7051 Event Time: 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| South Africa |
Castellos Monday Night Jazz Jam
New kid on the block – Castellos Jazz Bistro – is located in the heart of Cape Town’s CBD. Castellos invites you to indulge your senses with a combination of amazing food, wine and live Jazz performances! What better way to celebrate International Jazz Day with our regular Monday Night Jazz Jam and house-band, the Alvin Dyers Trio. Musicians and students – free entry. Contact:
Diane Rossi | +27 82 515 7051 |
Event Time: 20:00 |
| South Africa |
Kaleidoscope Cafe Cape Town Celebrating International Jazz Day
Every year we celebrate with the International Jazz Community the beautiful sounds of Jazz. This year is no different. Come celebrate with us on Sunday, 29 April. Various artists will be performing. Kaleidoscope is known for its plethora of variety of talented artists throughout the year. Contact: Glenn Robertson | +27216745761 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
The DELFT BIG BAND
The CRYPT Jazz Restaurant hosted the internationally acclaimed Delft Big Band, led by trumpeter Ian Smith, for a concert. Started in 2008, the group is part of a music development programme that targets vulnerable high school youths in the gang-infested Delft area of Cape Town. Contact:
Diane Rossi | +27-82-515-7051 |
The CRYPT Jazz Restaurant 1 Wale Street Cape Town, Western Cape 8001 South Africa +27-82-515-7051 Event Time: 20:00 - 22:00 |
| South Africa |
Kaleidoscope Cafe Cape Town Celebrating International Jazz Day
We have been Celebrating International Jazz Day since 2012. RESERVE THE DATE!!! Come and celebrate with us!!! Detailed programme to follow! Contact:
Glenn Robertson | +27 216745761 |
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| South Africa |
Benjamin Jephta Elektrik Online Release Tour
The 2017 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz, Benjamin Jephta, will be performing in Cape Town with the support of Concerts SA in anticipation of the online release of his sophomore album The Evolution of an Undefined. South Africa’s premiere double and electric bass player is set to excite audiences with his new offering. Jephta fuses his love for jazz with hip hop, electronic and rock music, reflecting on the influence of popular culture on young people in the 21st century. Contact:
Benjamin Jephta | +27 796110415 |
Event Time: 20:30 |
| South Africa |
Sathima Bea Benjamin Quartet
The CRYPT Jazz Restaurant celebrates International Jazz Day in Cape Town, South Africa with a stellar band featuring vocalist SATHIMA BEA BENJAMIN, pianist HILTON SCHILDER, bassist WESLEY RUSTIN and drummer CARLO FABE. Ms Benjamin collaborated with Duke Ellington and her husband Abdullah Ibrahim. Contact:
Diane Rossi | 27-82-515-7051 |
The CRYPT Jazz Restaurant St George's Cathedral 1 Wale Street Cape Town, Western Cape 8001 South Africa 27-21-424-9553 Event Time: 6pm - 9pm |
| South Africa |
SAJE celebrates International Jazz Day – Cape Town
The 5th SAJE Jazz Festival runs for 3 days from April 28th-30th in Cape Town, South Africa and will culminate with an International Jazz Day celebration concert on Sunday April 30th, featuring jazz musicians from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Italy, Germany, the USA and Brazil. Contact:
Diane Rossi | +27 82 515 7051 |
Event Time: 17:30 |
| South Africa |
Kaleidoscope International Jazz Day Concert
The Glenn Robertson Jazz Band hosted a concert and invited various other jazz bands to participate. Contact: Glenn Robertson |
Kaleidoscope Cafe 56 Main Road Claremont Cape Town South Africa 0216745761 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| South Africa |
Tribute to Louis Armstrong
On this International Jazz Day we pay homage to the great Louis Armstrong. We will play his most popular songs like: What a wonderful world, Hello Dolly, and more. Contact:
Charlette Dickson | +27 79 387 6494 |
The Crypt Jazz Restaurant 1 Wale street Cape Town, Western Cape 8001 South Africa Event Time: 20:00 |
| South Africa |
International Jazz Day Celebration
On day 3 of the 6th SAJE Jazz Festival, SAJE and Jazz in the Native Yards present an International Jazz Day celebration in Langa township at the iconic Guga S’Thebe Cultural Centre. The celebration will feature the dynamic partnership of Swiss/Angolan vocalist Florence Chitacumbi and French percussionist Mino Cinelu, plus the Afrika Mkhize / Salim Washington Quartet from South Africa. Tickets are available through Quicket or at the door: R150 adults and R90 for students and pensioners. Refreshments and CDs will be on sale. Contact:
Diane Rossi | +27825157051 |
Event Time: 15:00 |
| South Africa |
Kaleidoscope Cafe Cape Town Celebrating International Jazz Day
This will be our 7th year of Celebrating International Jazz Day!! Look out for the line-up closer to the time! Come and enjoy good music, a beautiful ambiance and delicious food with us! For more information, you can contact us on the contact details below! Kaleidoscope Cafe – where we Honour the Legends in Music and create a platform for the young, upcoming musicians! Contact:
Glenn Robertson | +27216745761 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| South Africa |
International Jazz Day & Vintage Garage Sale
Kaleidoscope Cafe presents a Day of International Jazz and a Vintage Garage Sale for the Community of Claremont and surrounding Suburbs. People will be invited to bring good unused Products from their Garages and will be able to sell these goods at Kaleidoscope Cafe whilst listening to Jazz. Contact:
Glenn Robertson | +27 21 674 5761 |
Kaleidoscope Cafe 56 Main Road Claremont Cape Town 6000 South Africa Event Time: 10:00 |
| South Africa |
Avzal Ismail and New Vintage
For the second year running, South African Keyboardist, Bandleader and music educator Avzal Ismail will be participating in Jazz Day events together with his group New Vintage. Contact:
Avzal Ismail | +27 632137095 |
Event Time: 19:45 |
| South Africa |
International Jazz Day at Kaleidoscope Cafe
We will be celebrating International Jazz Day once again at Kaleidoscope Café at 56 Main Road, Claremont this year. We have had the pleasure to host young budding artists as well as the Legends of Jazz in Cape Town over the past couple of years as part of this annual event. Music is a beautiful ‘instrument’ (excuse the pun) to bridge cross-cultural differences and uniting people. We hope to honour our hero, Al Jarreau, who passed on 12 February. Contact: Glenn Robertson | +27 21674 5761 |
Event Time: 15:00 |
| South Africa |
Durban Celebrates International Jazz Day
On Sunday 30th April the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music hosts local high school bands including Hilton College, Durban Music School and soloists from various Durban schools. UKZN Jazz Voice students pay Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, celebrating the 100th anniversary of her birthdate and the UKZN Big Band under the direction of Burton Naidoo. The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM) is located on Level 2, Shepstone Building, UKZN Howard College Campus. Doors open at 13h30pm. Contact: Thulile Zama |
Event Time: 13:30 |
| South Africa |
Play Don't Talk on VibeFM Celebrates International Jazz Day
Ethekwini Jazz Appreciation Society member, jazz collector and passionate supporter of the artform, Mamsie Ntshangase will be presenting a jazz set on VibeFM Radio from 15h00 – 18h00 while she discusses the importance of International Jazz Day worldwide. Contact: Mamsie Ntshangase |
Event Time: 15:00 |
| South Africa |
UKZN Jazz Talent Showcase
A showcase concert that features jazz soloists and ensembles from local primary and secondary school in Durban, as part of the Twosday concert series hosted by the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at the University of KwaZulu Natal. The concert will also feature jazz ensembles from the jazz program at UKZN. Contact: Neil Gonsalves | +27 31 260 1529 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
Durban Celebrates International Jazz Day
UKZN’s Centre for Jazz and Popular Music in collaboration with Ethekwini Jazz Appreciation Society and Jazz Xpression will host a series of events across the city in celebration of International Jazz Day on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April 2017. Live performances by UKZN Music students, young performers from local high schools and professional musicians, plus jazz listening sessions. Jazz enthusiasts should not miss this jam-packed weekend featuring an array of Durban-based artists! Contact: Mamsie Ntshangase | +27846091042 |
Event Time: 14:00 |
| South Africa |
EJazz Appreciation Society and Mfana Mlambo Quartet
EJazz Appreciation Society in association with the Mfana Mlambo Quartet take jazz to the heart of Umlazi township with presentations on the struggle for freedom by South African jazz greats, excellent jazz sets by members, and a live performance by the Mfana Mlambo Quartet from 13:30 onwards. P1141 Zama Ngcobo Road, Umlazi. Traditional African food will be served. Contact: Mamsie Ntshangase | +27846091042 |
Event Time: 13:30 |
| South Africa |
SAGIYA International Jazz Day Celebration
SAGIYA Foundation is based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. We are a premier arts and entertainment body that have hosted historic jazz and theatre productions in iconic venues, such as The Playhouse Company, BAT Centre etc. At least 10 Bands will be part of a celebration. Leadership in Government and private sector, Tourism and business chambers and jazz education institutions will be part of our celebration. Info. +27813738185 Contact:
Atlas Duma | +27 813738185 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
Jazz from the Zambezi Restaurant
1964 bop jazz recordings from the Zambezi Restaurant, District Six, Cape Town – South Africa. Ronnie Beer, Chris Schilder, Selwyn Lissack, Basil Moses and others. Contact:
Chris Albertyn |
Electric Jive Blogspot 24/7 This event is online Durban KZN 4000 South Africa Event Time: 10am - 10pm |
| South Africa |
UKZN Jazzcentre's International Jazz cele
Performances by UKZN Big Band , Hilton College, Durban Music School Jazz band. A tribute to Ella Fitzgerald by Jazz voice students Contact: Neil Gonsalves | +27312601529 |
Event Time: 14:00 |
| South Africa |
UKZN Big Band and jazz ensembles at Durban Botanic Gardens amphitheatre
The University of Kwazulu Natal (UKZN) presents a program of jazz and popular music as performed by students in its Big Band and jazz ensembles. The program will include jazz standards, tunes from the American songbook, South African standards, original compositions and student arrangements of South African house music. The program will also feature performances by local school ensembles and prize-giving for competitions run during Jazz Appreciation Month by the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music. Contact: Neil Gonsalves | +27 31 260 1529 |
Event Time: 14:00 |
| South Africa |
UKZN Youth Jazz Festival
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music based on the Howard College campus of the University of KwaZulu Natal continues its tradition of celebrating International Jazz Day by hosting a concert featuring the young jazz talent in Durban and it’s surrounds. The Concert will feature learners from local schools, as well as students and jazz faculty from the jazz program at UKZN. Supper will be served after the concert, and then the International Jazz Day concert will be live-streamed from Cape Town. Contact: Neil Gonsalves | +27 312603385 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
UKZN Youth Jazz festival
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music(UKZN) continues it’s tradition of celebrating International Jazz day by focusing attention on the young jazz talent in Durban and it’s surrounds. A concert featuring learners from local schools as well as students and faculty from the UKZN jazz program will be preceded by an afternoon of workshops on a variety of jazz-related topics. The concert will be followed by supper before settling in to watch a live-streaming of the International Jazz Day concert from Cape Town. Contact: Neil Gonsalves | +27312603385 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
International Jazz Day South Africa
Schools Workshop, Empowerment Workshop, Exhibition Cocktail and a Festival Contact: Vuyiseka Mdana | +27 746410566 |
Event Time: 16:00 |
| South Africa |
It Has To Be Jazz Hotspot
It Has To Be Jazz will be having weekly events building up to International Jazz Days. This will be achieved through It Has To be Jazz Hotspots. The concept behind this is that It Has To Be Jazz Bands will perform first and once they are done, the stage will be opened to young jazz musicians to join the band to create off the cuff music in front of a live audience. Contact: Tshepo Maseko | 27 72 545 3927 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
YFM LiveNReyired (It Has To Be Jazz)
YFM will be featuring It Has To Be Jazz for the month of April in support of the build up to International Jazz Day. The show will be a live performance of It Has To Be Jazz Bands which will be streamed to over 1 million listeners who tune into YFM. This is a great collaboration as YFM is a youth station and It Has To Be Jazz is about spreading Jazz amongst the youth. Contact:
Tshepo Maseko | 27 72 545 3927 |
Event Time: 22:00 |
| South Africa |
It Has To Be Jazz Hotspot
It Has To Be Jazz will be having weekly events building up to International Jazz Days. This will be achieved through It Has To be Jazz Hotspots. The concept behind this is that It Has To Be Jazz Bands will perform first and once they are done, the stage will be opened to young jazz musicians to join the band to create off the cuff music in front of a live audience. Contact: Tshepo Maseko | 27 72 545 3927 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
YFM LiveNReyired (It Has To Be Jazz)
YFM will be featuring It Has To Be Jazz for the month of April in support of the build up to International Jazz Day. The show will be a live performance of It Has To Be Jazz Bands, which will be streamed to over 1 million listeners who tune into YFM. This is a great collaboration as YFM is a youth station and It Has To Be Jazz is about spreading Jazz amongst the youth. Contact: Tshepo Maseko | 27 72 545 3927 |
Event Time: 22:00 |
| South Africa |
YFM LiveNReyired (It Has To Be Jazz)
YFM will be featuring It Has To Be Jazz for the month of April in support of the build up to International Jazz Day. The show will be a live performance of It Has To Be Jazz Bands which will be streamed to over 1 million listeners who tune into YFM. This is a great collaboration as YFM is a youth station and It Has To Be Jazz is about spreading Jazz amongst the youth. Contact: Tshepo Maseko | 27 72 545 3927 |
Event Time: 22:00 |
| South Africa |
YFM LiveNReyired (It Has To Be Jazz)
YFM will be featuring It Has To Be Jazz for the month of April in support of the build up to International Jazz Day. The show will be a live performance of It Has To Be Jazz Bands which will be streamed to over 1 million listeners who tune into YFM. This is a great collaboration as YFM is a youth station and It Has To Be Jazz is about spreading Jazz amongst the youth. Contact:
Tshepo Maseko | 27 |
Event Time: 22:00 |
| South Africa |
UKZN Jazzcentre International Jazz Day Celebrations
An Afternoon of great music, featuring: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald by UKZN Jazz voice students Contact: Neil Gonsalves | +27312601529 |
Event Time: 14:00 |
| South Africa |
International Jazz Day South Africa
We will be celebrating the evolution of music depicting how jazz music has given birth to other genres of music from indigenous music to contemporary afro jazz, which is the most popular music in South Africa. We will also be launching our “Save A Child Through Jazz” campaign, a poverty alleviation programme for children. Contact:
Vuyiseka Mdana | +27 72 910 5161 |
Event Time: 14:00 |
| South Africa |
International Jazz Day Concert
The Orbit is one of the foremost jazz venues in the country that is recognised for being a venue that has created a platform for creative and improvised music to flourish. As such, we are celebrating this illustrious day with a host of beautiful acts. Here is what you can expect:- 16h00 – 17h00 : Africa Plus – Lungelo Ngcobo, Riley Giandhari, Tsepo Tsotetsi, Q Contact:
The Orbit Guest Relations | +27 113396645 |
Event Time: 16:00 |
| South Africa |
4everjazz International Jazz Day
Join us to watch the live broadcast of the International Jazz Day All Star Concert 2019. Have fun taking part in our Jazz Music Karaoke, and enjoy the sumptuous food with your friends, while MetroFM’s Jazz DJ, Nothemba Madumo spins her jazz magic on the decks. Contact:
Nothemba madumo | +27825500128 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
It Has To Be Jazz Hotspot
It Has To Be Jazz will be having weekly events building up to International Jazz Days. This will be achieved through It Has To be Jazz Hotspots. The concept behind this is that It Has To Be Jazz Bands will perform first and once they are done, the stage will be opened to young jazz musicians to join the band to create off the cuff music in front of a live audience. Contact: Tshepo Maseko | 27 72 545 3927 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
It Has To Be Jazz Hotspot
It Has To Be Jazz will be having weekly events building up to International Jazz Days. This will be achieved through It Has To be Jazz Hotspots. The concept behind this is that It Has To Be Jazz Bands will perform first and once they are done, the stage will be opened to young jazz musicians to join the band to create off the cuff music in front of a live audience. Contact: Tshepo Maseko | 27 72 545 3927 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| South Africa |
It Has To Be Jazz Hotspot
With the build up of all the It Has To Be Jazz events in the month of April, they all lead up to this day where all the young South African Jazz musicians will come together to showcase all their great talent. There will be a host of It Has To Be Jazz Bands performing and also joined by young musicians on the day to make off the cuff music to celebrate the true meaning of jazz. The Improvisation and the feeling!! Contact: Tshepo Maseko | 27 72 545 3927 |
Event Time: 12:00 |
| South Africa |
Kofifi FM 97.2 Presents The K Jazz Show Live
The event is a collaboration between South African radio brand Kofifi FM 97.2 and Makotopong Sound Studios as we commemorate International Jazz Day. We will be hosting a few Jazz artists from the record label who will showcase some of their work, in-front of a live studio audience, whilst streaming it on social media and the you tube channel. Contact: Ngwako Malakalaka | +27798852541 |
Event Time: 13:00 |
| South Africa |
Niki’s Oasis Celebrating International Jazz Day
It kickstarts 19 April with Aries Jazz lovers celebration & supporters of Niki’sJazz, DJ Fitzroy & Niki serenading us with good sounds of Jazz! Contact: Niki | +27 82 4486376 |
Niki's Oasis Jazz Restaurant 138 Bree Street Newtown Cultural Precinct Johannesburg, Gauteng Province 2001 South Africa +27 11 8389733 Event Time: 7pm - 12pm |
| South Africa |
A Celebration of 20 Years of Jazz & Democracy
Niki’s Oasis Jazz Restaurant celebrated the resilience, innovations and contributions of jazz music to the social vibrancy and rebuilding of Johannesburg by organizing a concert and jam session. Contact: Niki Sondlo |
Niki's Oasis Jazz Restaurant 138 Bree Street Newtown Cultural Precinct Johannesburg South Africa |
| South Africa |
International Jazz Day Performance at Lucky Bean
In Celebration of UNESCO’s International JAZZ DAY on 30th April…enjoy a musical collaboration between five of South Africa’s finest Jazz musicians: McCoy Mrubata (Sax/flute), Sydney Mavundla (Trumpet/Flugel Horn), Mdu Mtshali (Piano), Bernice Boikanyo (Drums) & Concord Nkabinde (Bass/Vocals). Contact:
Conway Falconer | +27 11 482 5572 |
Lucky Bean Restaurant 16, 7th Street Johannesburg, Gauteng Province 2109 South Africa +27 11 482 5572 Event Time: 9pm - 11pm |
| South Africa |
International Jazz Day Celebrations at The Orbit
The Orbit Home of Jazz is proud to be celebrating International Jazz Day with a festival starting at 16:00 and going until late. Line-up:- It’s going to be a day to remember! Contact:
Kevin Naidoo | +27 823382533 |
Event Time: 16:00 |
| South Africa |
4everjazz "How I Remember Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
To honour and celebrate the life & music of the late South African pianist and composer Moses Taiwa Molelekwa on his Birthday. Several musicians, culture practitioners & family members will pay tribute to him from their homes, sharing stories and performances live streaming on Zoom & Facebook live from 16h00 Friday 17th April. This is also to help raise funds for the Moses Taiwa Molelekwa Arts Foundation, a music school founded by his father after his passing, for children to learn music and playing an instrument. Contact:
Nothemba Madumo | +27 825500128 |
Event Time: 16:00 |
| South Africa |
Jazz Vinyl Sunday afternoon – International Jazz Day
A celebration of Jazz – An afternoon of Jazz vinyls with Charles Leonard and Mxolisi Makhubo. Free entrance. Contact:
Conway Falconer | +27 0114825572 |
Event Time: 13:00 |
| South Africa |
International Jazz Day at The Orbit
We feature 2017 Standard Bank Young Artist of The Year for Jazz, Benjamin Jephta, Mbokodo Award winner Thandi Ntuli, and veteran pianist Paul Hanmer. Jephta, Ntuli, and Hanmer have employed very different styles in jazz to facilitate an array of conversations about identity, politics, spirituality, history, community, and many other themes from different perspectives. The day’s proceedings will start at 4 pm and will be followed by a jam session for all to join after the last performances. Contact:
Sibongakonke Mama | +27 766466228 |
Event Time: 16:00 |
| South Africa |
Jazz on the Hill presents Nduduzo Makhathini
Jazz on the Hill presents the Nduduzo Makhathani quartet live in concert at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff! Makhathini is the recipient of the ‘2015 Standard Bank Young Artist Award’ in the category of Jazz, winner of both SAMA for ‘Best Jazz Album’ and AFRIMA ‘Best Artist In African Jazz’ for 2017. Contact:
Aymeric Peguilan | +27783986250 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| South Africa |
Jazz Is Not Lost: How Jazz Applies To Business and Life
Jazz is a foundation of many music genres and with that being said, we will explore how Contact:
Tshepo Maseko | +27 72 545 3927 |
Event Time: 12:00 |
| South Africa |
Jazz Tavern
Jazz tavern will be hosting an event where jazz collectors will be sharing their day exchanging their top favorite tunes from their collections and telling stories. Wine and food will be part of the celebration. Town ship houses are rich with collections of jazz music Contact: Thato Komape | +27 813055281 |
Event Time: 14:00 |
| South Africa |
Jazz on The Hill presents Luyanda Madope and Connectin Generations
The Jazz on the Hill is a concept developed by Four Seasons The Westcliff in partnership with Pegs Music Project who are the curators of the series. With a concert taking place once or twice a month, the Jazz on the Hill is dedicated to promoting local talents from the South African jazz scene. Contact:
Aymeric Peguillan | +27 783986250 |
Event Time: 17:00 |
| South Africa |
The Roots and Routes of South African Jazz
The Market Theatre in Collaboration with SPIN Foundation and Kaya FM Celebrate Jazz Day with performance, clinic, workshop at Market Theatre as part of the 40th anniversary of the Theatre we will features Siya Makhuzeni The Blue Note Tribute, Herbie Tshoaeli’s African Time dialogue and performances. Contact:
Brenda Sisane | +27 72 754 0212 |
The Market Theatre GPS Coordinates -26.200845,28.03256, Gauteng Province Johannesburg Cnr Bree and Miriam Makeba Johannesburg 2001 South Africa Event Time: 9:00 |
| South Africa |
Jazz on The Hill presents Luyanda Madope and Connecting Generations ft. Titi Luzipo
The Jazz on the Hill is a concept developed by Four Seasons The Westcliff in partnership with Pegs Music Project who are the curators of the series. With a concert taking place once or twice a month, the Jazz on the Hill is dedicated to promoting local talents from the South African jazz scene. Contact:
Aymeric Peguillan | +27783986250 |
Event Time: 17:00 |
| South Africa |
Jazz Heat Presents Thandi Ntuli Quartet
JAZZ HEAT proudly presents Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz 2018 Thandi Ntuli. Just fresh from releasing her second album EXILED, Thandi Ntuli is a multi talented artist with a jazz voice that matters. She will be joined for this performance at the Victoria Yards by Sthembiso Bhengu on trumpet, Amaeshi Ikechi on bass and Siphiwe Shiburi on drums. The two set performance will be followed by a long set by celebrated artist and DJ COOL AFFAIR. #JazzDay #ThandiNtuli Contact: Aymeric Peguillan | +27 783986250 |
Event Time: 17:00 |
| South Africa |
It Has To Be Jazz Celebrates International Jazz Day in Recordings
We committed to record, document and archive incredible jazz musicians, the old and the new, as a way of celebrating the awarding of the bid to host International Jazz Day in South Africa. From the time of the announcement we have since recorded Mufhululu (Ululate) a sound we only use when celebrating an achievement or a milestone in the community. This was followed by Ancestors Danced, a demonstration of how the past and the present merge in song and dance. The most recent recording is Double or Nothing album depicting the achievements of two great youth pianists, one was awarded a scholarship to further his studies and the second one depicted excellence in jazz composition. The music and books are already available for the 30th. Contact:
Tshepo | +27 725453927 |
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| South Africa |
Johannesburg International Jazz Day
Celebrating the roots and routes of South African jazz, organizers presented a daylong program of performances, workshops, seminars and other educational activities like “Developing Jazz Short Stories,” “Jazz Poetry At Play” and “Changing South African Educational Outcomes Through Jazz Education.” We opened the celebrations with a conversation on ways to position South African Jazz to prepare for the hosting of the International Jazz Day. We closed off the day with a free concert featuring McCoy Mrubata and Friends from 8pm. Contact: Brenda Sisane | +27 (0) 72 754 0212 |
The Market Theatre Precinct 56 Margaret Mcingana Street Corner Bree and Miriam Makeba Streets Johannesburg, Gauteng 2048 South Africa +27 (0) 11 832 1641/2/3 Event Time: 10:00 - 23:00 |
| South Africa |
Mogale Jazz Picnic
Organizers will host an event featuring jazz recordings, live music by a local band and a discussion about jazz and jazz culture. “Indoor and outdoor sitting with boom fires bridging the gap between young and old. We will enjoy traditional meals washed down with wine, and continue promoting our jazz culture.” Contact: Gloria Mswana | +27 827654322 |
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Jazz on West Side FM
On IJD, Every show on West Side FM (98.9Mhz) will be dedicating 15 minutes of their segments to Educate and Raise awareness about the rich diversity of South African and International Jazz with the aim to grow Jazz throughout the West Rand and the development of this prolific genre. Contact:
Tebogo | +27732868679 |
West Side FM Studios 1 Jacobs Street, Chamdor Training Center Kagiso, Geuteng 1754 South Africa +27 73 286 8679 Event Time: 06:00 - 18:00 |
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Tsala Jazz
Tsala Jazz and Lifestyle Event also known as Tsala Jazz is a new-age jazz event that was started in 2007 to preserve the jazz culture. Since our first, we have been growing as an event attracting both young and old audiences. Join us at our next Tsala Jazz installation as we celebrate Jazz International Day. Expect to hear anything from Swing, Avante Garde, Nu Jazz and everything jazzy. #WeLoveJazz Location: 300 Commissioner Street Contact: Mthuthuzeli Ndlebe | +27 828701745 |
Event Time: 10:00 |
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Build up Session towards International Jazz Day 2020
The Dr KK District Jazz Foundation under the auspices of the North West Province Jazz Foundation affiliated to the South African Jazz Appreciators Association will host a pre- International Jazz Day session on the 28 March 2020 at Schoonspruit Heritage Park in Klerksdorp as a build up, marketing and awareness creation of the IJD itself. The event is billed to bring Jazz appreciators across the province together to enjoy live and CD played Jazz Music as a pre-IJD celebratory atmosphere. Contact: Star Mabote Ntaopane | +27 826912425 |
Event Time: 13:30 |
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Empolweni International Jazz Celebration
Appreciation of International Jazz Day with a feast of celebrations with local jazz groups. Contact: Vusi Mjacu | +277 84705258 |
Empolweni Midrand, Glen Austin 1685 South Africa Event Time: 14:00 |
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#Jazz in the Park
Jazz Picnic for jazz lovers featuring listening sessions, and bridging the gap between young and old Jazz. Djs and live performance by Kabomu. All jazz club members of old times invited to revive the movement. Contact:
Gloria Mswana | +278 276 54322 |
Ward 66 Kagiso Avenue next to Library Mogale City, Gauteng 1739 South Africa |
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Mogale Jazz Picnic
Celebrating International Jazz Day with a Freedom Day Commemorative Lecture then enjoying jazz, African cuisine and dance. Contact: Gloria | 0827654322 |
Event Time: 12:00 |
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Live & Direct Concert
A Live & Direct Concert featuring Bokani Dyer, Mandisi Dyantyis, Nduduzo Makhathini, Tutu Puoane. A WatchaTV Concert and Presentation Contact:
Sipho Sithole | +27 832995550 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
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JAZZ LUNCH HOUR CONCERT
The NMMU Department of Music presented various jazz ensembles in concert, including the Big Band, reflecting the ever-increasing diversity of musical proficiency that exists within the department. Repertoire included works by Brubeck, Hancock, Coltrane and homegrown trumpeter Feya Faku. Contact: John Edwards | 041 504 2503 |
NMMU South Campus Auditorium NMMU University South Campus Auditorium Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 6001 South Africa Event Time: 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm |
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INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY
With Jazz Fever & Ludwe, come to a music show at the Alliance Française de Port Elizabeth Contact: MONIQUE | +27 41 585 7889 |
Event Time: 17:00 |
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Jazz Day Concert
For International Jazz Day, Alliance Française is organising a Jazz concert featuring 3 different bands, each with their own style of jazz: Jazz Fever, Undead Generation and Soulfull Grooves! More information to follow soon. Entrance is free, a cash bar is available. Contact:
Monique Victor | +27 415857889 |
Event Time: 18:30 |
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International Jazz day NMB
In Celebration of International Jazz day, we bring a showstopper event to Port Elizabeth for you this Sunday April30th, 2017 at the PE Opera House with 3 Major Jazz bands, namely the ‘Tune Recreational Committee’, ‘Temba Ncetane’s Quartet’, and ‘Bottom Line’. Contact:
Nozuko | +27 731112695 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
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4everJazz Tours Launch
Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) in partnership with jazz connoisseur and celebrated radio host Nothemba Madumo are launching 4EverJazz Tours in Mamelodi Township to promote music tourism in the province. The 4EverJazz Tours kick off in Mamelodi because of its special place in the jazz scene. The choice is informed by the strong jazz culture and history that exists in the Township. The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz concert, will be part of the launch as a build up to the festival 28-30th September. Contact:
Nothemba Madumo | +27 (82) 5500128 |
Event Time: 12:00 |
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Lagom Cafe & Theatre Bistro JAZZ night
In support of International JAZZ Day we are hosting numerous JAZZ bands in South Africa to perform at our Theatre Bistro on Tuesday the 30th of April, 2019 Contact:
Carl Frayne | +27834203259 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
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The Brotherhood of breath – Blue Notes Celebration
This occasion will celebrate the sound of the Blue Notes feat: Chris McGregor, Dudu Phukwana, Mongezi Feza, Nik Moyakhe, Johnny Dyani and Louis Moholo. Contact: Nehru Mali | +27 721330436 |
Event Time: 11:04 |
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Avzal Ismail and Timezone
Avzal Ismail and his trio Timezone featuring: Contact:
Avzal Ismail | +27 632137095 |
Event Time: 19:30 |
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4everJazz Jazzathon18
This Jazzathon will entail a 5- hour jam session for up and coming jazz musicians and unsigned artists who have not had gigs or work but enjoy playing. Musicians off all ages will be invited to take part. Contact: Nothemba Madumo | +27 082 550 128 |
Event Time: 14:19 |
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Sophiatown Jazz Encounters – In Conversation with Dorothy Masuka
#JazzDay April is going to be busy on the Jazz front. Let’s engage with and celebrate the SA jazz legends when they are still with us. Join us for our second edition of In Conversation with at the Sophiatown The Mix with legendary vocalist Dorothy Masuka. Sis Gwen Ansell will chair the discussion with panelists Dr. Lindelwa Dalamba from Wits Music School, vocalist Titi Luzipo and guitarist Bheki Khoza. The discussion will be followed by a performance by Mam Dorothy with Bheki and Titi. Contact: Aymeric Peguillan | +27783986250 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
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Soweto International Jazz Day 2019
We have declared April jazz month, we plan to host jazz art exhibition, workshop and main day performance of 3 jazz bands on Tuesday 30 April 2019. Our venue hosts art events and live music events in Soweto. Wednesday nights are called Mofolo Jazz nights, to promote local upcoming jazz artists. The aim of the event is to develop the culture of jazz and jazz music appreciation by the community. On 30 April we plan to celebrate our jazz legends and young jazz musicians. Contact:
Mandla Tshabalala | +27 636161038 |
Event Time: 18:30 |
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I Love Soweto Market: International Jazz Day Edition
We kick off 2020’s run of the rebranded “I Love Soweto Market” with a live music line-up of the jazziest cats in Soweto and beyond. Headlining the event is multi-national neo-jazz outfit Seba Kaapstad, who will be concluding their “Thina Tour” LIVE at the Soweto Theatre on April 5th. Contact:
Christine Msibi | +27 832145745 |
Event Time: 13:00 |
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Soweto Jazz Explosion with Nduduzo Makhathini
Nduduzo Makhatini ft Khaya Mahlangu, LIVE at The Soweto Jazz Explosion. There’s a musical buzz crescendoing in Soweto this April, as the 2018 International Jazz Day festivities set up home in this colourful township, that has been so instrumental in the birth, sustenance and development of the treasure that is South African Jazz. The Soweto Jazz Explosion are excited to be part of this year’s vibrant programming, and will be bringing you a crispy line up of some of the freshest jazz Contact: Aymeric Peguillan | +27783986250 |
Event Time: 14:00 |
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Sindiswa Seakhoa Live @ Soweto Theatre
Celebrating International Jazz Day in Music and Dialogue by Sindiswa Seakhoa and Ambassador Ntshadi Pilane-Tsheole. Theme: Revisiting the Meaning of International/National Women’s Days: Reflections On the Journey Thus Far:- Advances and Challenges. Proudly presented by the Soweto Theatre and Kayamina Music. Contact:
Sindiswa Seakhoa | +27 733450168 |
Event Time: 15:00 |
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Soweto International Jazz Day 2020
At EyethuLifestyle Centre, will host two days live jazz events, local jazz legends and jazz musicians from rest of Africa. On 25-26 April 2020 Contact:
Mandla | +27 636161038 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| South Africa |
Soweto International Jazz Day
Jazz Discussion, local Jazz bands performance Contact: Mandla Tshabalala | +27636161038 |
Event Time: 12:00 |
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International Jazz Day at The Rendezvous, State Theatre
The wRite associates and the State Theatre presented a program featuring discussions, poetry readings, jazz performances & a lecture featuring Johnny Mekoa, “Ladies In Jazz,” “Solace,” Sindiswa Seakhoa, Menyatso Mathole, Keorapetse Kgositsile, Lefifi Tladi & Bongani Madondo. Contact:
wRite associates | +27 (0)11 791 3585 |
The Rendezvous, State Theatre 320, Pretorius Street Tshwane, Gauteng 2000 South Africa +27 (0)12 392 4000 Event Time: 19:30 - 22:30 |
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Aventguarde Jazz collectors and Sedibeng Jazz cats clubs with Sedibeng fm 104,8 , Lekoa fm 91,0 , Vut fm 96,9 and Theta fm 100 ,6
The Avante Guarde Jazz Collectors host and celebrate International Day of JAZZ session at Community Hall at zone 14 , Sebokeng , Gauteng in South Africa with the following jazz cubs and coectors : Boipatong Big Jazz Collectors , Ladies Jazz Collectors , Imbokodo Jazz Collectors , MORIBO Jazz club , Refihlile jazz club , Dunhill Jazz club , Blackwood Jazz club , Sharpeville jazz giants , Bophelong Jazz club , Mosaic jazz club of Merafong Carltonville and Boipatong Jazz Syndicate , Avante Guarde type of JAZZ music will be played to the audience and there will be jazz tap dancers to that effect . Spinning discs of Jazz and presenting Jazz will be Thabang Radebe and Oupa Ramabodu . Event resume at 14:00 TILL midnite . Happy International JAZZ day to all in the world and salute to New Orleans in USA and God bless Africa , our ancestors who have been playing Jazz and kept the jazz legacy for us and its Jazz lovers and collectors . As Africa we condemn slavery .Amen !!! Contact: Aubrey Moopeloa | +27 82 428 7142 |
Community Hall zone 14 , Sebokeng Vereeniging, Gauteng 1982 South Africa |
