The Royal Academy of Music Jazz department celebrates the life and music of one of South Africa's greatest musicians: Bheki Mseleku.
Gareth Lockrane & Nick Smart: Directors.
Final line up: TBA.
The Royal Academy of Music Jazz department celebrates the life and music of one of South Africa's greatest musicians: Bheki Mseleku.
The pianist and composer was based in London for much of his carreer and his later life worked closely alongside jazz professor and most in demand UK flautist Gareth Lockrane.
His works are performed in the heart of London Soho at SpiceJazz Soho as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, marking 20 years since the release of his final album.
Line up:
Ensemble A: NICK SMART - Trumpet GARETH LOCKRANE - Flutes DONAVAN HAFNNER – A.Sax ZAC SHINDLER – T.Sax JOE EVANS- Tbn LEWIS JAMES - Piano DEVON GATES- bas s& voice LUKE MCCarthy – drums
Ensemble B: NICK SMART - Trumpet GARETH LOCKRANE - Flutes EWAN PARKIN: Tpt MALI SHEARD – A.Sax RIK VAN DER MADE – T.Sax SCOTTIE THOMSON: Piano