The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is proud to present Duo DH-MM with Dick Hathorn (soprano saxophone) and Mike Mazzoni (percussion) on Tuesday 15 October 2013 at 18:00. Duo DH-MM play original compositions which can be loosely described as idiosyncratic jazz. The duo was formed in 2012.
Recently the duo has been providing a live improvised soundtrack to screenings of the silent movie classic, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari. For further information- www.cabbagemusic.com
Dick Hathorn and Mike Mazzoni perform as part of our “Twosday” concert. Which feature collaboration between musicians who are fairly well-established in their own particular area/discipline/style of music.
Duo DH-MM live at Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM). 15 October 2013, Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN Howard College Campus. Doors open at 17:30 and music starts at 18:00
Entry fee is R35 (Pensioners R20 and students R10). Please contact Thuli on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za for more details.
On Wednesday 16 October 2013 at 18:00, the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is proud to present Spha Mdlalose.
Spha is a Durban born vocalist. She fell in love with Jazz when she joined a jazz band in high school then later studied at the University of Cape Town’s South African College of Music degree majoring in Jazz Vocal performance. She was taught by Abigail Petersen and Mike Campbell and graduated with an average 81% for her final BMUS recital making the Deans Merit List.
Over the years, she was tutored by Darryl Andrews, Amanda Tiffin, Jason Reolon and most recently (2011) Dutch bassist Hein Van Der Geyn who has worked with Chet Baker, Dee Dee Bridgewater and other commended jazz musicians from all around the world. In her years as a student, she has had a budding career, having performed with the Mike Campbell Symphonic Orchestra on numerous occasions.
She has performed alongside Bheki Khoza, Sibongile Khumalo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and other known South African artists. She was also fortunate to tour with Grammy nominated Josh Groban when he visited South Africa on his “Straight to You” tour.
Catch Spha Mdlalose joined by Sphelelo Mazibuko on Drums, Shemual Mahabeer on piano and Prince Bulo on bass at The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN Howard College Campus on Wednesday the 16th October 2013. Doors open at 17:30 and music starts at 18:00
Entry fee is R35 (Pensioners R20 and students R10). Please contact Thuli on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za for more details
