The Centre for Jazz & Popular Music at the
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will present The New Sounds, a Durban-based
six-piece band comprising young, vibrant and talented musicians, on March 13.
The New Sounds was founded in 2011 in their
quest to introduce a “new sound” to the Jazz scene. Their music is made up of
original compositions by the band members. It contains elements of modern jazz
sound interacting with traditional mainstream jazz sounds.
The band consists of Linda Sikhakhane
(saxophone), Sbu Mkhize (trumpet), Senzo Mzimela (trombone), Lungelo Ngcobo (piano),
Sphelelo Mazibuko (drums) and Dalisu Dlanzi on bass. The individuals have been
featured in - and continue to play with - various ensembles where they have
travelled extensively and have gained vast experience.
Sikhakhane, Ngcobo and Mazibuko trained at
UKZN and are also a part of The UKZN Jazz Legacy ensemble that is participating
in an exchange programme with Virginia Commonwealth University (2012/2013).
Mkhize’s highlights include being selected for the Standard Bank Youth Jazz
Band which was led by Paul Halmer (2012). Mzimela is currently in a show that
airs on SABC2 Gospel Classics. He has
played with Joyous Celebration, The Soil, Siphokazi, and many more. Dlanzi is a
promising and talented young bassist. He was selected in the National School’s
Big Band at Grahamstown Nation Arts Festival In 2012. He is currently doing
matric at Comtech high School.
The New Sounds concert will take place on March
13 at 18h00 at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone
Building at UKZN Howard College Campus. Entry R35 (R20 pensioners/R10 students).
A cash bar will be available. More information from Programme Administrator, Thulile
Zama, on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za
for more details
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