The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents Vienna-born London-based musician Guido Spannocchi on Wednesday October 8, 2025, at 17h30.
Predominantly known for his woodwind skills, alto and baritone saxophone as well as flute, Guido Spannocchi has come to international attention since the release of his entirely analogue album Ahead Only in 2017.
Spannocchi has since focused on composing and performing his original music in various settings and ensembles and has published over 10 albums and EPs on his label audioguido records. His most recent albums Perihelion 2022 and Live at Porgy & Bess 2023 have gained him international press coverage and critical acclaim in print media like Jazzwise, Die Presse, Wiener Zeitung and The Wire as well as significant radio presence on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 6, JazzFM, OE1, WWFMU and many more.
Spannocchi has played with artists like The Sun Ra Arkestra, Joe Zawinul, Bobby McFerrin, Shabaka Huthchins, Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) and has had official concerts and recordings with Nubya Garcia, Larry Bartley, Tony Kofi, Nigel Price, Stuart Zender, Jay Phelps, Maria Chiara Argiro, Alabaster DePlume, Ruth Goller, Simon Bolivar Orchestra (El Sistema) and many more.
For the gig, he will be joined by Thuto Motsemme on bass, Zibusiso Makhathini on piano and Sbu Zondi on drums
The concert takes place on October 8 at 17h30 at the UKZN, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music
Tickets available for cash at the door: R120 (R90 pensioners, R60 students)