CENTRE FOR JAZZ CD’S
The Centre for Jazz at the University of KwaZulu-Natal has a
number of CD’s for sale:
The Leap of Faith CD is a product of
the very successful and ongoing exchange between the Jazz sections within VCU
Arts and the UKZN School of the Arts Music discipline. The VCU Africa Combo comprises
Chris Ryan (guitar), Victor Haskins (trumpet), Trey Sorrells (alto sax),
Brendan Schnabel (tenor sax), Justin Esposito (bass), and C J Wolfe (drums).
They are directed by Prof. Antonio Garcia (trombone). The UKZN Legacy band
consists of Sebastian Goldswain (guitar), Lungelo Ngcobo (UKZN), Sakhile Simani
(trumpet), Sphelelo Mazibuko (drums), Ildo Nandja (bass), and Linda Sikhakhane
(tenor sax), directed by Neil Gonsalves. The ten track Leap of Faith CD is on sale for R100 at
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music and from http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/vcujazz3 All proceeds accrue to the Ronnie Madonsela Scholarship.
Flamenco guitarist,
Demi Fernandez and jazz pianist, Neil Gonsalves have released their debut duo
CD, Latinfluence. The
title of the CD refers to the broad range of Latin music that the duo draws
influence from. The six tracks include four original compositions and two Latin
standards, which have been elaborately and extensively arranged to demonstrate
the orchestral potential of the guitar and piano duo. The Latinfluence CD sells for R120 at The
Centre for Jazz and Popular Music. The duo will follow up the CD
with live performances in the New Year.
Durban-based
all-female jazz sensation, Heels Over Head, launched their second offering, an
EP titled Sondela in November 2013.
This is a follow-up to their very popular album called Could It Be? which garnered them a SAMA nomination in the
Contemporary Jazz Category back in 2011. Consisting of six tracks, this latest
effort shows how far the ladies have grown musically since their first
offering. Unlike their debut album, which they composed and produced themselves
with the EP they have opened up to more collaborations and to the creativity of
some of the contributors outside the band. Heels over Head comprise Thulile
Zama (vocals), Nomkhosi Mazibuko (vocals), Rebekah Pillay (drums), Lindelwe
Ngonelo (keys) and Ashley Burgess (keys). This is another excellent statement
by Heels Over Head, they have grown, and it is felt throughout this EP. The Sondela EP is on sale for R60 at the
Centre for Jazz and Popular Music and from http://www.heelsoverheadband.com/
More information
from Thulile Zama, Programme Administrator, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music,
School of Arts
(Music), University of KwaZulu-Natal, on 031 260 3385 or email: thulilezama@gmail.com
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