The Jazz Standard
The adventure of rich storytelling about the world of Jazz continues with Brenda Sisane on Kaya 959's The Jazz Standard.
Abel Selaocoe, Jaleel Shaw & Chip Wickham On The Jazz Standard
South African cellist, singer, composer, and improviser Abel Selaocoe, rising American jazz alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, and UK saxophonist, flautist, and producer Chip Wickham will all be performing at the Jazz Standard.
A Jazz Standard Tribute To Feya Faku
Faku was born in Port Elizabeth's New Brighton. Faku was mentored by South African jazz musicians Patrick Pasha, Dudley Tito, and Whitey Kulumani, who supported his early musical ability. After that, he enrolled at the University of Natal in Durban, where, in the early 1980s, Darius Brubeck founded the nation's…
ABSA X MARBLE X KAYA: Nduduzo Makhathini
ABSA X MARBLE X KAYA bring you the award winning Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini.
Prof Greg Jasperse On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Prof Greg Jasperse's Fullbright Vocal Residency at Wits inspired a great conversation on vocal jazz ensembles with an equally fun playlist
Duke music professor Anthony Kelley On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Duke music professor Anthony Kelley On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane talks about MARY LOU WILLIAMS
David Sánchez On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
David Sánchez is a Puerto Rican jazz tenor saxophonist who has won a Grammy.
Vijay Iyer & Wadada Leo Smith On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
The second recording by Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith as a duo for ECM offers a deep reflection on the state of humanity.
Christie Dashiell On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Christie Dashiell on jazz vocalists' prospects tomorrow.
Thandeka Dladla On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Thandeka Dladla on the future for jazz vocalists.
Milton Reddy On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Roaul Peck's eagerly awaited documentary, "Ernest Cole: Lost and Found," makes its world premiere to kick off the Johannesburg Film Festival. We speak to Milton Reddy of AIEA
Kenny Barron Uncut On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
DownBeat Hall of Fame pianist Kenny Barron, a 14-time Grammy nominee and NEA Jazz Master, talks about being musically literate, having fun, and not taking yourself too seriously on #TJS.
Kenny Barron On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
On #TJS, NEA Jazz Master, 14-time Grammy nominee, and DownBeat Hall of Fame pianist Kenny Barron talks about having a good understanding of music, being a guest, and not taking yourself too seriously.
Paolo Damiani On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Leading Italian bass player Paolo Damiani and his trio will perform in South Africa. He talks to TJS about hybridising jazz with pop and composing across genres
Ambassador Barbara Masekela On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
The Jazz Standard talks women, literature storytelling and activism with poet, educator, mother, and activist and founder of the Festival of Women Writers, M.s Barbara Masekela
Lindumuzi Mngoma On The Jazz Standard
Conversations deepen our understanding wind ensembles. Master Musician Composer Conductor Lindumuzi Mngoma and the Ionian Music Society celebrate SA titans of community arts on Human Rights Day.
Omar Thomas On The Jazz Standard
Griot Songs firmly plants award-winning composer/arranger Omar Thomas in the pantheon of distinguished and exceptional writers.
Keenan Ahrends On The Jazz Standard
Music is a healing force, the bandstand a place of instant creations. Sought-after Guitarist and composer Keenan Ahrends reveals his emotive improvisation and his sensitive musicianship
Adrian Younge On The Jazz Standard
Self-taught multi-instrumentalist and composer Adrian Younge is not merely a musician but a preservationist of analogue humanity.
Tshepo Tsotetsi On The Jazz Standard
Tshepo Tsotetsi about the future present of music and jazz.
Mark Fransman On The Jazz Standard
we commit to a legacy never lost but in continuum with multi-instrumentalist Mark Fransman