Saturday 26 August
This performance by the Leon Scharnick Quartet at The Jazzy Rainbow is part of the Concerts SA Venue Circuit which aims to foster a love and support for live music in our communities, as well as anchor small and medium sized venues in urban and rural Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.
Durban’s The Jazzy Rainbow, in association with Concerts SA, launched its first straight jazz programme on the eve of Heritage Day in September 2016 and is following up with the same concept in 2017. “#JazzyStraightAhead is about introducing regular, live, straight jazz concerts to our city in order to help keep the music alive,” says Oliver-Rene Haas. “
Alto saxophonist Leon Scharnick is one of South Africa’s most exciting and promising young jazz musicians. Originally beginning to learn music by playing the piano as a child, Leon picked up the saxophone at the age of 19 and went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in music performance from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Over the course of his musical journey he has performed with a number of prominent musicians and musical outfits. Some of these include: Kirk Whalum, Zim Ngqawana, Andile Yenana, Brian Thusi and the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra. He also performs regularly with guitarist Menyatso Mathole, one of the founding members of the popular South African band “Stimela” and has been recorded on albums by saxophonist Salim Washington and trumpeter Brian Thusi. In addition to his work as a sideman, Leon teaches music and also runs his own quartet which is committed to playing original compositions as well as a host of standard tunes from the jazz tradition.
Dalisu Dlazi – Upright bass, Sanele Phakathi – Piano and Bucco Xaba – Drums
Date: Saturday 26 August
Time: doors open 7pm
Venue; The Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana Rd,Morningside
Tickets: R70 including a free drink for students (T&C)
Bookings: phone 031-3038398 or email jazzyrainbow@mweb.co.za
Concerts SA is a joint South African/Norwegian live music development project housed within the SAMRO Foundation. Concerts SA receives financial, administrative and technical support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SAMRO, the SAMRO Foundation and Concerts Norway. Working with musicians, promoters, venue owners and audiences, and providing support to the sector through research and skills development for music professionals, the project aims to build a vibrant and viable live music circuit in southern Africa. It also aims to develop an interest in and appreciation of live music by showcasing music performances and conducting workshops at schools.
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