(ZAR Jazz
Orchestra (Marcus Wyatt). Pic by Jonathon Rees)
The 22nd edition of South Africa's not to
be missed Jazz Festival - Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, is set to premier with a
remarkable big band performance on September 26, 2019, at the Sandton
Convention Centre.
The one-night only spectacle will feature
the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra – JLCO (a 15-piece band made up of the
finest soloists, ensemble players and arranger in the jazz music) with the
internationally acclaimed musician, trumpeter, composer and band leader Wynton
Marsalis, and ZAR Jazz Orchestra boasting a 17-piece band led by trumpeter Marcus
Wyatt. They will look to redefine swing
when the two big bands battle it out on Dinaledi Stage.
Mantwa Chinoamadi, Executive Producer at
TMusicman says, "Music lovers are in for a treat. We are excited about
this year's Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. We want our festival patrons to not only
experience the music, but to also live it. The battle of big bands night will
have extraordinary musicians share a stage, showcasing their swing prowess,
while entertaining audiences. We assure jazz and music lovers an extraordinary
experience, that will remain in their memories for many years to come."
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival
remains South Africa's most authentic annual international jazz festival with a
dazzling programme from opening to closing night.
For 35 years Standard Bank has supported
the arts with one of the most recognisable prizes in the country - the Standard
Bank Young Artist Award, given to the nation's most promising creatives in
theatre, dance, music, art, film, performance art and jazz. The list of SBYA
winners for Jazz reads as a who's who of the most interesting directions our
country's jazz has taken in the past three decades and the Standard Bank Young
Artist 35th Year Celebration thus reminds Standard Bank Joy of Jazz audiences
of some of those winners, such as Sibongile Khumalo, Concord Nkabinde, Shannon
Mowday, Kesivan Naidoo and Bokani Dyer who will be part of the band that will
also perform on Dinaledi Stage on opening night of this year's festival.
"Our support of the arts in general
and jazz in particular, reaches new heights this year as we not only celebrate
21 years of partnership with the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival, but also
35 years of the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards (SBYA). At this year's
festival, the two milestones collide with incredible performances by leading
SBYA alumni on multiple festival stages. We look forward to how we will come
together to share our #AfricanheART with the world" Desiree Pooe - Head of
Group Sponsorships at Standard Bank.
To be part of this night of dazzle, strings
and horns, jazz and music devotees can purchase their tickets at Computicket or
Shoprite / Checkers outlets. Standard Bank Cardholders qualify for a discount.
All debit and cheque card holders get a 10% discount, and a 15% discount if
using a Standard Bank credit card. The
offer is limited to two tickets per person, and only on usage of a valid
Standard Bank debit and/or credit card.
This offer is subject to availability and
is valid from April 10 to August 31, 2019. Terms and conditions apply.
Check out the website:
http://www.joyofjazz.co.za/home
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