The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents South
African jazz legend Hilton Schilder on Wednesday February 25 2026 at 17h30.
This performance is an album launch of his 46th album, Crooks & Nannies, and is a part of the 16th SAJE Conference 2026 Theme: Indigenous Musical Elements in South African Jazz: Exploring Theory and Practice. The conference Dates: February 25–27, 2026.
The evening opens with a solo piano performance by Hilton, followed by a powerful set with the Hilton Schilder Trio, exploring Cape jazz, indigenous classical music, improvisation, and original compositions.
Hilton Schilder – piano, percussion & electronics
Clayton Norman Pretorius – bass
Kurt Bowers – drums
Tickets: R130 (R100 pensioners and R70 for students with a valid student card)
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1587411940 or cash at the door
Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM) is located at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2, Mazisi Kunene Road, Glenwood, Durban.


