South African Jazz: Connecting the Tradition
27 April 2021 (Freedom Day)
The Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Arts & Culture at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) joined hands during April with the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at UKZN and the South African Association for Jazz Education to present a one-day free to attend online mini-festival on Tuesday 27 April to mark Jazz Appreciation Month.
27 April 2021 (Freedom Day)
The Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Arts & Culture at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) joined hands during April with the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at UKZN and the South African Association for Jazz Education to present a one-day free to attend online mini-festival on Tuesday 27 April to mark Jazz Appreciation Month.
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September to December 2020
SAJE presents #SouthAfricanJazzStories An online jazz video project during lockdown Stories come and go but some hang around - influencing, teaching, inspiring and enlightening. We released our first #jazzstory on our SAJE Youtube Channel and other social media platforms on 1 September 2020. Grateful thanks to the SAMRO Foundation and to BASA - Business and Arts South Africa for supporting grants. Here is the link to our youtube channel. Please SUBSCRIBE - thanks. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqzfy6QefW7ypvGFHkGDnFw?view_as=subscriber |
SBJOJ22 - Jazz Honours 2019
Special Awards evening at the Sandton Sun Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Saturday 24 August 2019
A special awards evening was held in Johannesburg by the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival in conjunction with MNS Attorneys to acknowledge and celebrate those who have contributed to the South African Arts and Culture sector. Among those who received awards that evening were Mike Rossi and Diane Rossi for their contribution to Jazz Education over the past 30 plus years.
Special Awards evening at the Sandton Sun Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Saturday 24 August 2019
A special awards evening was held in Johannesburg by the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival in conjunction with MNS Attorneys to acknowledge and celebrate those who have contributed to the South African Arts and Culture sector. Among those who received awards that evening were Mike Rossi and Diane Rossi for their contribution to Jazz Education over the past 30 plus years.
Diane Rossi (SAJE) and Peter Tladi (Tmusicman) Article in the STAR newspaper Mike Rossi (SAJE Board member and past President)
6th SAJE Jazz Festival: Sunday 28 April 2019 - celebrating International Jazz Day
Venue: Guga S'Thebe, Langa, Cape Town
Florence Chitacumbi and Mino Cinelu (with Christophe Bovet)
Afrika Mkhize/Salim Washington Quartet
*Photos: Diane Rossi and Terence Visagie
Venue: Guga S'Thebe, Langa, Cape Town
Florence Chitacumbi and Mino Cinelu (with Christophe Bovet)
Afrika Mkhize/Salim Washington Quartet
*Photos: Diane Rossi and Terence Visagie
6th SAJE Jazz Festival: 26 and 27 April 2019
Venue: Reeler Theatre, Rondebosch
Friday 26 April: McCoy Mrubata / Paul Hanmer Duo and the Emanuele Cisi Quartet
Saturday 27 April: workshops
Saturday 27 April: Darius Brubeck / Mike Rossi Duo and Afrika Mkhize / Salim Washington Quartet
*Photos: Diane Rossi and Gregory Franz
Venue: Reeler Theatre, Rondebosch
Friday 26 April: McCoy Mrubata / Paul Hanmer Duo and the Emanuele Cisi Quartet
Saturday 27 April: workshops
Saturday 27 April: Darius Brubeck / Mike Rossi Duo and Afrika Mkhize / Salim Washington Quartet
*Photos: Diane Rossi and Gregory Franz
6th SAJE Jazz Festival: 26-28 April 2019
Reeler Theatre, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Guga S'Thebe, Langa, Cape Town
April is Jazz Appreciation Month (fondly known as JAM) so it only seems fitting that we should celebrate South African jazz and jazz education during April as well as International Jazz Day.
Reeler Theatre, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Guga S'Thebe, Langa, Cape Town
April is Jazz Appreciation Month (fondly known as JAM) so it only seems fitting that we should celebrate South African jazz and jazz education during April as well as International Jazz Day.
- The Festival is a biennial event focusing on jazz education, workshops, performance, discussion, skills development and audience development. It offers a unique forum for musicians, academics, educators, jazz fans, students and learners, to engage with the latest sounds and ideas in jazz. Along with workshops and performances there are opportunities for discussion, information exchange, and networking.
- Please visit the Festival website for more info: https://sajejazzfestival2019.weebly.com/
SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary 2019
2019 marks the 8th year of a music collaboration and cultural exchange project between the SA College of Music at the University of Cape Town and the Arcevia Jazz Feast, Comune di Arcevia, Italy. The project is administered by SAJE.
18 March to 1 April 2019: Two Italian jazz students will spend just over two weeks studying at UCT and performing in Cape Town. They are Anna Laura Alvear Calderon (vocals) and Zeno Le Moglie (drums).
July/August 2019: The two jazz students from the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town who received SAJE/AJF bursaries to study in Italy for 2 weeks at the Arcevia Jazz Feast are Lauren Hendricks (vocals) and Jarod Fortes (guitar). They will be accompanied by Professor Mike Rossi.
2019 marks the 8th year of a music collaboration and cultural exchange project between the SA College of Music at the University of Cape Town and the Arcevia Jazz Feast, Comune di Arcevia, Italy. The project is administered by SAJE.
18 March to 1 April 2019: Two Italian jazz students will spend just over two weeks studying at UCT and performing in Cape Town. They are Anna Laura Alvear Calderon (vocals) and Zeno Le Moglie (drums).
July/August 2019: The two jazz students from the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town who received SAJE/AJF bursaries to study in Italy for 2 weeks at the Arcevia Jazz Feast are Lauren Hendricks (vocals) and Jarod Fortes (guitar). They will be accompanied by Professor Mike Rossi.
MUIZENBERG JAZZ FESTIVAL: 16 and 17 November 2018
Free Jazz WORKSHOPS: SAJE and the Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival presented 3 jazz workshops on Saturday 17
November at the Masque Theatre as part of the 2018 Muizenberg Jazz Festival.
Workshops are free and open to all - from beginners to professionals.
BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT!
11h00: Sibusiso Mashiloane (piano/South African Jazz)
12h15: Lwanda Gogwana (trumpet/brass/South African Jazz)
13h00: Lunch break/jam session
14h00: Darren English (The Business of Music)
Free Jazz WORKSHOPS: SAJE and the Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival presented 3 jazz workshops on Saturday 17
November at the Masque Theatre as part of the 2018 Muizenberg Jazz Festival.
Workshops are free and open to all - from beginners to professionals.
BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT!
11h00: Sibusiso Mashiloane (piano/South African Jazz)
12h15: Lwanda Gogwana (trumpet/brass/South African Jazz)
13h00: Lunch break/jam session
14h00: Darren English (The Business of Music)
#BASA21 AWARDS 2018
SAJE was nominated for a BASA Award in the Long Term Partnership category along with SAMRO for the 21st BASA awards. The awards function was held at the iconic #VictoriaYards in Johannesburg on Sunday 16 September. SAJE Treasurer Diane Rossi and SAJE President Mageshen Naidoo attended the function.
#BusinessandArtsSouthAfrica #BASA #SAMROfoundation
SAJE was nominated for a BASA Award in the Long Term Partnership category along with SAMRO for the 21st BASA awards. The awards function was held at the iconic #VictoriaYards in Johannesburg on Sunday 16 September. SAJE Treasurer Diane Rossi and SAJE President Mageshen Naidoo attended the function.
#BusinessandArtsSouthAfrica #BASA #SAMROfoundation
14th SAJE Jazz Conference: 27-29 April 2018
“The South African Sound in Jazz Today”
SA College of Music, University of Cape Town
Jazz in the Native Yards, Gugulethu
Website: http://www.sajejazzconference2018.weebly.com/
The SAJE Jazz Conference is a biennial event focusing on jazz research, education, performance, improvisation, composition, discussion, skills and audience development. It is the only conference of its kind in Africa and offers a unique forum for musicians, academics, educators, students, journalists and those in the arts, to engage with the latest sounds and ideas in jazz. Along with paper presentations, workshops, performances and jam sessions, there are opportunities for discussion, networking, information exchange, and professional development.
“The South African Sound in Jazz Today”
SA College of Music, University of Cape Town
Jazz in the Native Yards, Gugulethu
Website: http://www.sajejazzconference2018.weebly.com/
The SAJE Jazz Conference is a biennial event focusing on jazz research, education, performance, improvisation, composition, discussion, skills and audience development. It is the only conference of its kind in Africa and offers a unique forum for musicians, academics, educators, students, journalists and those in the arts, to engage with the latest sounds and ideas in jazz. Along with paper presentations, workshops, performances and jam sessions, there are opportunities for discussion, networking, information exchange, and professional development.
SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary 2018
2018 marks the 7th year of a music collaboration and cultural exchange project between the SA College of Music at the University of Cape Town and the Arcevia Jazz Feast, Comune di Arcevia, Italy. The project is administered by SAJE. The Arcevia Jazz Feast celebrates its 20th anniversary this year!
15 April to 1 May 2018: Two Italian jazz students spent just over two weeks studying and performing in Cape Town: Enrica la Penna (vocals) & Luca Chiari (guitar).
27 July to 8 August 2018: Two jazz students from the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town have won SAJE/AJF bursaries to study in Italy for 2 weeks at the Arcevia Jazz Feast - congratulations to saxophonist Ofentse Moshwetsi and pianist Brathew van Schalkwyk. They will be accompanied by Professor Mike Rossi (woodwinds) and Amanda Tiffin (vocals) from UCT.
2018 marks the 7th year of a music collaboration and cultural exchange project between the SA College of Music at the University of Cape Town and the Arcevia Jazz Feast, Comune di Arcevia, Italy. The project is administered by SAJE. The Arcevia Jazz Feast celebrates its 20th anniversary this year!
15 April to 1 May 2018: Two Italian jazz students spent just over two weeks studying and performing in Cape Town: Enrica la Penna (vocals) & Luca Chiari (guitar).
27 July to 8 August 2018: Two jazz students from the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town have won SAJE/AJF bursaries to study in Italy for 2 weeks at the Arcevia Jazz Feast - congratulations to saxophonist Ofentse Moshwetsi and pianist Brathew van Schalkwyk. They will be accompanied by Professor Mike Rossi (woodwinds) and Amanda Tiffin (vocals) from UCT.
SAJE workshops 2018
- Workshop by New York based saxophonist Morris Goldberg, 27 March 2018 - SA College of Music at UCT
- Workshop by guitarist Barry Finnerty, 6 March 2018 - SA College of Music at UCT
- Photos: Diane Rossi
MUIZENBERG JAZZ FESTIVAL: 13 and 14 October 2017
SAJE presented 3 jazz workshops on Saturday 14 October at the Masque Theatre as part of the Muizenberg Jazz Festival.
Workshops were free and open to all - from beginners to professionals.
Photos: Diane Rossi
11h00: Bongani Sotshononda (marimba)
12h00: Bokani Dyer (piano)
13h00: Lunch break/jam session
14h00: McCoy Mrubata (saxophones)
SAJE presented 3 jazz workshops on Saturday 14 October at the Masque Theatre as part of the Muizenberg Jazz Festival.
Workshops were free and open to all - from beginners to professionals.
Photos: Diane Rossi
11h00: Bongani Sotshononda (marimba)
12h00: Bokani Dyer (piano)
13h00: Lunch break/jam session
14h00: McCoy Mrubata (saxophones)
2017 SAJE/AJF Cultural Exchange Bursary
2017 marks the 6th year of a music collaboration and cultural exchange project between the SA College of Music at the University of Cape Town and the Arcevia Jazz Feast, Comune di Arcevia, Italy. The project is administered by SAJE.
18 April to 4 May 2017: Three Italian jazz students spent just over two weeks studying and performing in Cape Town. Marta Guilioni (vocals), Federico Zoppi (saxophone) and Thomas Lasca (guitar). They were accompanied by guitarist/educator Roberto Zechini
29 July to 9 August 2017: Two jazz students from the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town have won SAJE/AJF bursaries to study in Italy for 2 weeks at the Arcevia Jazz Feast - congratulations to trumpeter Marco Maritz and bassist Sean Sanby. They will be accompanied by Professor Mike Rossi from UCT.
2017 marks the 6th year of a music collaboration and cultural exchange project between the SA College of Music at the University of Cape Town and the Arcevia Jazz Feast, Comune di Arcevia, Italy. The project is administered by SAJE.
18 April to 4 May 2017: Three Italian jazz students spent just over two weeks studying and performing in Cape Town. Marta Guilioni (vocals), Federico Zoppi (saxophone) and Thomas Lasca (guitar). They were accompanied by guitarist/educator Roberto Zechini
29 July to 9 August 2017: Two jazz students from the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town have won SAJE/AJF bursaries to study in Italy for 2 weeks at the Arcevia Jazz Feast - congratulations to trumpeter Marco Maritz and bassist Sean Sanby. They will be accompanied by Professor Mike Rossi from UCT.
The 5th SAJE Jazz Festival took place from 28 to 30 April 2017 in Cape Town. (Visit the Festival website for more info).
April is Jazz Appreciation Month (fondly known as JAM) so it only seemed fitting that we should celebrate South African jazz and jazz education during April. Sunday 30 April is International Jazz Day.
VENUE: Reeler Theatre, Rondebosch Boys High School, Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch
April is Jazz Appreciation Month (fondly known as JAM) so it only seemed fitting that we should celebrate South African jazz and jazz education during April. Sunday 30 April is International Jazz Day.
- The Festival is a biennial event focusing on jazz education, workshops, performance, discussion, skills development and audience development. It offers a unique forum for musicians, academics, educators, jazz fans, students and learners, to engage with the latest sounds and ideas in jazz. Along with workshops and performances there are opportunities for discussion, information exchange, and networking.
VENUE: Reeler Theatre, Rondebosch Boys High School, Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch
Photographs taken by Mzi van der Mtola on Friday 28 April 2017 and Sunday 30 April 2017
Friday 28 April 2017: THE BEST OF SA JAZZ
Carlo Mombelli and Kyle Shepherd, plus the Bokani Dyer Trio with Bokani Dyer - piano, Romy Brauteseth - acoustic bass and Sphelelo Mazibuko - drums
Photos: Diane Rossi
Carlo Mombelli and Kyle Shepherd, plus the Bokani Dyer Trio with Bokani Dyer - piano, Romy Brauteseth - acoustic bass and Sphelelo Mazibuko - drums
Photos: Diane Rossi
Saturday 29 April: WORKSHOPS
8 x workshops, lunch hour concert and displays/repairs by MUSICRAFT
Photos: Diane Rossi
8 x workshops, lunch hour concert and displays/repairs by MUSICRAFT
Photos: Diane Rossi
Saturday 29 April: BIG BANDS and JAZZ VOICES
Rondebosch Boys High Big Band, UCT Jazz Voices, the UCT Big Band conducted by Mike Rossi featuring trumpeter Gordon Vernick
Photos: Diane Rossi
Rondebosch Boys High Big Band, UCT Jazz Voices, the UCT Big Band conducted by Mike Rossi featuring trumpeter Gordon Vernick
Photos: Diane Rossi
Sunday 30 April 2017: INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY
Mageshen Naidoo Ensemble featuring Roland Moses - piano, Mike Rossi - tenor sax, Dave Ridgway - acoustic bass, Mark Augustin - drums
International Guitar Trio featuring Roberto Zechini (Italy), Alvin Dyers and Mageshen Naidoo
Latin Jazz Trio featuring Guilherme Ribeiro (Brazil), Amanda Tiffin - vocals and Dave Ledbetter - guitar/vocals
Photos: Diane Rossi
Mageshen Naidoo Ensemble featuring Roland Moses - piano, Mike Rossi - tenor sax, Dave Ridgway - acoustic bass, Mark Augustin - drums
International Guitar Trio featuring Roberto Zechini (Italy), Alvin Dyers and Mageshen Naidoo
Latin Jazz Trio featuring Guilherme Ribeiro (Brazil), Amanda Tiffin - vocals and Dave Ledbetter - guitar/vocals
Photos: Diane Rossi
