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Absa Jazz Sessions Recap w/ Candice Thurston, Muhammad Dawjee and Paul Hanmer

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The Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble bring live jazz into a curated setting shaped by music, food and conversation. Absa describes the series as a space for artists, chefs and creatives; today we return to the sessions through a conversation with Candice Thurston, Absa Group’s Managing Executive for Brand and Marketing. She represents the bank in its work around the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble, a series Absa frames as an intimate meeting of South African jazz, culinary craft and meaningful conversation.

We also share a sneak peak into the live soundscape of the room with Muhammad Dawjee opening for the legendary Paul Hanmer.
27 Sep English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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