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Sunday, October 19, 2025

PLATFORM JAZZ: HOOKED ON SWING

 


Durban's fabulous swing band Platform Jazz is back for an afternoon concert at the Durban Northlands Rhumbelow on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 14h30.

The line-up features Cathy “Hotlips” Peacock on trumpet, Kirsten “the kitten” Sayers on Clarinet, Jeff “Papa Wok” Robinson on sax and David Solomon on trombone for the frontline whilst the marvellous Melvin Peters will be on keys, “Bashful” Bruce Baker on drums and Andreas “Bullfiddle” Kappen on bass completing the rhythm section. Durban's best loved singers Shelley McLean-Downham and Bryan Hiles are on vocals. 

Special guests will be the Clifton Jazz Band, under the baton of Charl van der Merwe.

The show will bring in some Swing favourites including Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and more. This is a show to take you back to the glamour of the 30s and 40s.

The concert is supported by KZN Performing Arts Trust. There will also be a cash bar available. You can bring snacks.

Tickets R150. Booking is essential through Webtickets.