2016 SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary
9 - 25 September 2016: Two jazz students from Italy - Marco Varvello (piano) and Andrea Elisei (drums), spent two weeks in Cape Town studying at the SA College of Music at UCT and doing performances.
9 - 25 September 2016: Two jazz students from Italy - Marco Varvello (piano) and Andrea Elisei (drums), spent two weeks in Cape Town studying at the SA College of Music at UCT and doing performances.
2016 SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary
27 July to 9 August 2016: Two jazz students from the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town won SAJE/AJF bursaries to study in Italy for 2 weeks from 27 July - 9 August 2016 at the Arcevia Jazz Feast - congratulations to saxophonist Evan Froud and drummer Jarryd West. They were accompanied by Prof Mike Rossi from UCT.
27 July to 9 August 2016: Two jazz students from the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town won SAJE/AJF bursaries to study in Italy for 2 weeks from 27 July - 9 August 2016 at the Arcevia Jazz Feast - congratulations to saxophonist Evan Froud and drummer Jarryd West. They were accompanied by Prof Mike Rossi from UCT.
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY - Saturday 30 April 2016
Venue: IKhaya Le Langa
Workshops conducted by Prof Mike Rossi and Mandla Mlangeni, plus a performance by Mandla and the TRC Band
Presented by Jazz in the Native Yards and SAJE in conjunction with the Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival
Venue: IKhaya Le Langa
Workshops conducted by Prof Mike Rossi and Mandla Mlangeni, plus a performance by Mandla and the TRC Band
Presented by Jazz in the Native Yards and SAJE in conjunction with the Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival
13th SAJE Jazz Conference
South African Jazz: Shaping the Future
Thursday 31 March to Saturday 2 April 2016
Hosted by Wits Music @ the Wits School of the Arts
University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa
Performances at The ORBIT and Wits Great Hall
For more information e-mail: [email protected]
Or visit the Conference website: http://sajejazzconference2016.weebly.com/
Or visit the Conference facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2016.SAJE.Jazz.Conference
South African Jazz: Shaping the Future
Thursday 31 March to Saturday 2 April 2016
Hosted by Wits Music @ the Wits School of the Arts
University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa
Performances at The ORBIT and Wits Great Hall
For more information e-mail: [email protected]
Or visit the Conference website: http://sajejazzconference2016.weebly.com/
Or visit the Conference facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2016.SAJE.Jazz.Conference
2015 SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary
Elizabeth Gaylord (piano) and Sibusiso Matsimela (bass) from the SA College of Music at UCT, are the recipients of the 2015 SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary to Italy. They attended the ARCEVIA JAZZ FEAST from 26 July to 2 August 2015, as well as traveled and performed in Italy.
They were accompanied by Prof Mike Rossi (SAJE President 2012-2016) from UCT.
Elizabeth Gaylord (piano) and Sibusiso Matsimela (bass) from the SA College of Music at UCT, are the recipients of the 2015 SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary to Italy. They attended the ARCEVIA JAZZ FEAST from 26 July to 2 August 2015, as well as traveled and performed in Italy.
They were accompanied by Prof Mike Rossi (SAJE President 2012-2016) from UCT.
4th SAJE Jazz Festival
29 - 31 March 2015
Cape Town
Venues: SA College of Music, UCT
Jazz at the Nassau
The CRYPT
Straight No Chaser
29 - 31 March 2015
Cape Town
Venues: SA College of Music, UCT
Jazz at the Nassau
The CRYPT
Straight No Chaser
2015 SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary
During March 2015 Italians Alessandra Abbondanza (voice) and Jacopo Ausili (drums) spent 3 weeks in Cape Town and at UCT on a SAJE cultural exchange bursary. They performed at Westerford High School on 19 March and at Rustenburg Girls High School on 25 March, as well as at numerous jam sessions in the City. They also performed as special guests at The CRYPT on 26 March with the Emilio Marinelli Trio.
During March 2015 Italians Alessandra Abbondanza (voice) and Jacopo Ausili (drums) spent 3 weeks in Cape Town and at UCT on a SAJE cultural exchange bursary. They performed at Westerford High School on 19 March and at Rustenburg Girls High School on 25 March, as well as at numerous jam sessions in the City. They also performed as special guests at The CRYPT on 26 March with the Emilio Marinelli Trio.
Emilio Marinelli and Dizu Plaatjies (Head of African Music at UCT) Jacopo and Alessandra enjoying Cape Town
Alessandra Abbondanza
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Jacopo Ausili
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2014 SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary
James McClure (trumpet/flugelhorn) and Amy Campbell (piano/voice) from the SA College of Music at UCT, are the recipients of the 2014 SAJE Cultural Exchange Bursary to Italy. They will attend the ARCEVIA JAZZ FEAST from 27 July to 4 August 2014, as well as travel and perform in Italy. They will be accompanied by Prof Mike Rossi (SAJE President) from UCT. 
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2014 SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary:
Italian jazz guitarist Giovanni Baleani spent 2 weeks in Cape Town and at UCT in September 2014 on an SAJE/AJF cultural exchange bursary. Giovanni, Amy Campbell and James McClure, as well as previous bursary winner Marlon Witbooi (drums) performed at Straight No Chaser Club on 10 September and at THE CRYPT on 16 September. |
24th IASJ Jazz Meeting
21-27 June 2014
Cape Town, South Africa
(hosted by the SA College of Music at UCT
and SAJE)
The 24th annual Jazz Meeting of the IASJ - International Association of Schools of Jazz - took place in Cape Town, South Africa at the SA College of Music at the University of Cape Town from 21 to 27 June 2014. The first time on the African continent. The SA College of Music at UCT was the host school and SAJE was the organizing body.
Visit the 2014 IASJ Jazz Meeting Facebook page www.facebook.com/IASJ2014
For more information, photos and videos visit the IASJ website: www.iasj.com
21-27 June 2014
Cape Town, South Africa
(hosted by the SA College of Music at UCT
and SAJE)
The 24th annual Jazz Meeting of the IASJ - International Association of Schools of Jazz - took place in Cape Town, South Africa at the SA College of Music at the University of Cape Town from 21 to 27 June 2014. The first time on the African continent. The SA College of Music at UCT was the host school and SAJE was the organizing body.
Visit the 2014 IASJ Jazz Meeting Facebook page www.facebook.com/IASJ2014
For more information, photos and videos visit the IASJ website: www.iasj.com
The SAJE Jazz Festival: 13-15 September 2013 - Durban, South Africa
From Gisele Turner's JAZZEYE review:
"Supported by the SAMRO Foundation, Business and Arts South Africa, The Centre for Jazz and UKZN, as well as various tertiary institutions and embassies, the South African Association for Jazz Education organiser, Diane Rossi, along with the many helpers who worked around the clock, can tick the 2013 box with satisfaction and the sense of a task well done. Brilliant concerts, interesting collaborations and the strong education element ensure that jazz is very much alive and kicking!"
From Gisele Turner's JAZZEYE review:
"Supported by the SAMRO Foundation, Business and Arts South Africa, The Centre for Jazz and UKZN, as well as various tertiary institutions and embassies, the South African Association for Jazz Education organiser, Diane Rossi, along with the many helpers who worked around the clock, can tick the 2013 box with satisfaction and the sense of a task well done. Brilliant concerts, interesting collaborations and the strong education element ensure that jazz is very much alive and kicking!"
2013 SAJE Cultural Exchange Bursary
Benjamin Jephta (bass) and Marlon Witbooi (drums) from the SA College of Music at UCT, are the recipients of the 2013 SAJE Cultural Exchange Bursary to Italy. They will attend the ARCEVIA JAZZ FEAST the last week of July, as well as travel and perform in Italy. They will be accompanied by Prof Mike Rossi (SAJE President) from UCT.
During August 2013, two Italian students Francesco Cangi (trombone) and Nico Tangerlini (piano) will spend just over two weeks in Cape Town and at UCT on an SAJE cultural exchange bursary - studying and performing. They will be accompanied by trombonist and jazz educator Massimo Morganti.
Benjamin Jephta (bass) and Marlon Witbooi (drums) from the SA College of Music at UCT, are the recipients of the 2013 SAJE Cultural Exchange Bursary to Italy. They will attend the ARCEVIA JAZZ FEAST the last week of July, as well as travel and perform in Italy. They will be accompanied by Prof Mike Rossi (SAJE President) from UCT.
During August 2013, two Italian students Francesco Cangi (trombone) and Nico Tangerlini (piano) will spend just over two weeks in Cape Town and at UCT on an SAJE cultural exchange bursary - studying and performing. They will be accompanied by trombonist and jazz educator Massimo Morganti.
2013 IASJ Jazz Meeting
29 June to 5 July 2013
Royal Music Conservatory in Aarhus, Denmark
South Africa and SAJE were represented by:
Dr Mageshen Naidoo (UNISA) - SAJE Vice-President
Diane Rossi - SAJE Treasurer
29 June to 5 July 2013
Royal Music Conservatory in Aarhus, Denmark
South Africa and SAJE were represented by:
Dr Mageshen Naidoo (UNISA) - SAJE Vice-President
Diane Rossi - SAJE Treasurer
First SAJE Cultural Exchange Bursary - 2012
Vuyo Sotashe (voice) and Siya Charles (trombone) from the SA College of Music at UCT, are the first ever recipients of the SAJE Cultural Exchange Bursary to Italy. They will attend the ARCEVIA JAZZ FEAST in Arcevia, Italy the last week of July, as well as travel and perform in Italy. They will be accompanied by Prof Mike Rossi (SAJE President) from UCT.
During August 2012, two Italian jazz students Francesca Biancoli (voice) and Ricardo Trasselli (bass) will spend just over two weeks in Cape Town and at UCT on an SAJE/Arcevia Jazz cultural exchange bursary - studying and performing.
Vuyo Sotashe (voice) and Siya Charles (trombone) from the SA College of Music at UCT, are the first ever recipients of the SAJE Cultural Exchange Bursary to Italy. They will attend the ARCEVIA JAZZ FEAST in Arcevia, Italy the last week of July, as well as travel and perform in Italy. They will be accompanied by Prof Mike Rossi (SAJE President) from UCT.
During August 2012, two Italian jazz students Francesca Biancoli (voice) and Ricardo Trasselli (bass) will spend just over two weeks in Cape Town and at UCT on an SAJE/Arcevia Jazz cultural exchange bursary - studying and performing.
Ricardo and Francesca posing in the BoKaap in Cape Town Italia/Africa MAHOGANY ROOM gig musicians: Francesca Biancoli, Vuyo Sotashe,
Lee Thomson, Siya Charles, Riccardo Trasselli, Mike Rossi, Kevin Gibson
Lee Thomson, Siya Charles, Riccardo Trasselli, Mike Rossi, Kevin Gibson
SAJE Vice President Mageshen Naidoo on guitar and Shaun Johannes on bass
11th SAJE Jazz Conference
Jazz as a Metaphor for Change, Collaboration and Innovation
25 - 27 March 2012
SA College of Music @ the University of Cape Town
Baxter Concert Hall @ the University of Cape Town
Article on the SAJE Jazz Conference in the UCT MONDAY PAPER
Volume 31.05, 10 April 2012
Jazz as a Metaphor for Change, Collaboration and Innovation
25 - 27 March 2012
SA College of Music @ the University of Cape Town
Baxter Concert Hall @ the University of Cape Town
Article on the SAJE Jazz Conference in the UCT MONDAY PAPER
Volume 31.05, 10 April 2012
UCT Jazz Voices "Moment's Notice" (arr. New York Voices)
perform at the 11th SAJE Jazz Conference in March 2012
CHISHOLM RECITAL ROOM, SA College of Music, University of Cape Town
The UCT Jazz Voices features: Leah Adams, Margot De Bruyn, Sade Ross, Vuyo Sotashe, and Chad Zerf.
They are backed by Darren English on trumpet, Benjamin Jephta on bass, Marlin Witbooi on drums and Amanda Tiffin on piano.
perform at the 11th SAJE Jazz Conference in March 2012
CHISHOLM RECITAL ROOM, SA College of Music, University of Cape Town
The UCT Jazz Voices features: Leah Adams, Margot De Bruyn, Sade Ross, Vuyo Sotashe, and Chad Zerf.
They are backed by Darren English on trumpet, Benjamin Jephta on bass, Marlin Witbooi on drums and Amanda Tiffin on piano.
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Mike del Ferro (Holland) and Sandile Gontsana (South Africa) - fabulous collaborative concert.
2nd SAJE Jazz Festival
18-20 March 2011
SA College of Music @ the University of Cape Town
Jazz at the Nassau
18-20 March 2011
SA College of Music @ the University of Cape Town
Jazz at the Nassau
Mike Rossi, Gordon Vernick, Steve Waterman, Dan Shout and Ronan Guilfoyle
10th SAJE Jazz Conference
Jazz Education in South Africa: Past, Present and Future
29-31 March 2010
SA College of Music @ the University of Cape Town
Jazz at the Nassau
Photographs of the SAJE 2010 Jazz Conference (on flickr)
27 photographs - Top local and international jazz artists and educators converged on UCT to present performances, workshops and research papers at the 10th South African Association for Jazz Education (SAJE) Jazz Conference at the South African College of Music (SACM) from 29 to 31 March 2010.
Jazz Education in South Africa: Past, Present and Future
29-31 March 2010
SA College of Music @ the University of Cape Town
Jazz at the Nassau
Photographs of the SAJE 2010 Jazz Conference (on flickr)
27 photographs - Top local and international jazz artists and educators converged on UCT to present performances, workshops and research papers at the 10th South African Association for Jazz Education (SAJE) Jazz Conference at the South African College of Music (SACM) from 29 to 31 March 2010.
Mike Rossi, Mark Ginsburg, Salim Washington
SAJE Saxophone Festival
5-6 April 2009
SA College of Music @ the University of Cape Town
Jazz at the Nassau
5-6 April 2009
SA College of Music @ the University of Cape Town
Jazz at the Nassau
DAVE LIEBMAN CONCERT April 2009 at Jazz at the Nassau with Justin Bellairs, Susan McAlpine, Gus Warden, Basil Raad, Andrew Hoole, Charles Lazar, Kesivan Naidoo, Dave Liebman, Cliff Wallis, Micu Narunsky, Mike Rossi and Mark Ginsburg
Gloria Cooper, Bob Sinicrope, John Baboian, Jim Repa, Reuben Alvarez and Mary-Jo Papich outside the SA College of Music, UCT.
9th SAJE
Jazz Conference
AIM for JAME: Jazz in Africa and the Middle East
25-27 March 2008
SA College of Music @ the University of Cape Town
Baxter Concert Hall
Jazz at the Nassau
Jazz Conference
AIM for JAME: Jazz in Africa and the Middle East
25-27 March 2008
SA College of Music @ the University of Cape Town
Baxter Concert Hall
Jazz at the Nassau
