New York based jazz vocalist to perform at Centre for Jazz & Popular Music. New York based jazz vocalist Nicky Schrire will perform at UKZN's Centre for Jazz & Popular Music on August 4. As a vocalist and saxophonist, she has performed with South African artists such as Arno Carstens, Judith Sephuma, Sibongile Khumalo and Dr Abdullah Ibrahim. Recent performances include singing a duet with Bobby Mcferrin at his concert at Boston Symphony Hall.
Nicky Schrire is currently pursing her Masters of Music Degree at the Manhattan School of Music, under the tutelage of Peter Eldridge and Darmon Meader (founding members of the New York Voices) and Theo Bleckmann. Having more than one city to call "home" has allowed Nicky the opportunity to explore the many different and exciting aspects of the jazz language with an adventurous spirit.
Nicky Schrire's performance at UKZN will include Mageshen Naidoo (guitar),Neil Gonsalves (piano),Prince Bulo (bass), and Bruce Baker (drums).
The performance takes place on August 4 at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, UKZN, at 17h30 (doors open at 17h00). Tickets R25 (R10 students R10). More information on 031 260 3385.
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