Mondays at 6 – St Clements. Monday July 7, 2025 – 18h00
Friends of Pieter Scholtz invite patrons to come relish a mellow evening featuring the light and infectious acoustic sounds of four brilliant musos playing some seriously good music. Join Beat-Route, one of Durban’s longest running, professional jazz bands for an evening of traditional and contemporary swing.
Beat-Route was formed in 2004 by front man Daniel Sheldon (trumpet and flugle horn). With him at St Clements will be the inimitable Gerald Sloan on guitar, Logan Byrne on double bass and Bucco Xaba on drums.
“A long-standing band is one thing, a long-standing jazz band is a real feat that flies in the face of convention,” says Sheldon, who is also a music teacher and an artist (and who will talk about the band and the music and take questions). “We look forward to entertaining you with some of our favourite repertoire including an original tune or two.”
Having been around for over two decades Beat-Route has become a firm favourite on the music scene in KZN and further afield. “Our musical choices focus on the traditional swing jazz-era sound of the smaller acoustic combos and our vast repertoire reflects that. We play the evergreen classics of both the American and South African Jazz song books. But also stretch out into some more contemporary recognisable songs (Amy Winehouse, John Meyer, Stevie Wonder) — all done in our signature jazz style.”
When the donation box is passed around, the organisers suggest generosity and a minimum of R50 per person. Weather permitting, the show will take place outdoors.
Bookings limited to diners in support of St Clements restaurant and staff.
Be there in time to open your tab, order at the counter and settle in before the scheduled 18h00 start. If you wish to dine after the presentation, place your order before 18h00.
Please cancel if you book then can’t make it. (They are often at capacity.)
Table bookings essential: RSVP ST Clements +27 62 582 0980* (aka 062 582 0980)
*Please note the new St Clem number
St Clements is situated at 191 Musgrave Road in Durban. Mondays @ Six run between 18h00 and 19h00. Table bookings are essential on 062 582 0980. There is no cover charge but there is a donations box to support presenters.