On March 6, the Centre for Jazz and Popular
Music proudly presents a collaborative concert between jazz ensembles from
Virginia Commonwealth University jazz and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The
concert marks a highpoint in an ongoing year-long exchange between the two ensembles
and will showcase original compositions that have been specifically composed to
foster the theme of the exchange which is: A Jazz Bridge to Greater
Understanding.
Four specially-commissioned works, funded
by the VCU grant and composed by project leader, Professor Antonio Garcia
(VCU), Victor Haskins (VCU ensemble), Dr Sazi Dlamini (UKZN faculty) and
Stephan le Roux (UKZN alumnus) will have their debut performances at this
concert. The VCU-composed pieces will be performed by the UKZN ensemble and the
UKZN-composed pieces will feature the VCU ensemble. These pieces will be
performed again on March 26 in Richmond, VA when the UKZN ensemble visits VCU.
Both these concerts are being recorded and a subsequent CD release is
envisioned for September this year.
In addition to the commissioned works, the
CJPM concert will also feature Madala Kunene in concert with the exchange
ensembles featuring songs from his forthcoming CD, 1959, compositions from
Chris Ryan (VCU ensemble) and Sakhile Simani (UKZN ensemble), as well as a duo
performance by Prof Garcia and Neil Gonsalves (UKZN project leader).
The VCU ensemble comprises Victor Haskins
(trumpet), Trey Sorrells (alto saxophone), Brendan Schnabel (tenor saxophone),
Chris Ryan (guitar), Justin Esposito (double bass) and CJ Wolfe (drums).
The UKZN ensemble is Sakhile Simane
(trumpet), Linda Sikhakhane (tenor saxophone), Sebastian Goldswain (guitar),
Lungelo Ngcobo (piano), Ildo Nandja (double bass) and Sphelelo Mazibuko
(drums).
The concert will take place on March 6 at
18h00 at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone
Building at UKZN Howard College Campus. Entry fee R35 (R20 pensioners/R10
students). A cash bar will be available. More information from Thuli on 031 260
3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za
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