I peeked into the Center for the Book’s concert last night – of the Cape Town’s Shpiel band celebrating its album launch of klezmer music. And how energizing they were! I actually popped in to buy their CD “Playing with Fire” and heard fun renditions of African songs put to klezmer umpah umpah. Proceeds of the CD go to the Cape Jewish Seniors Association.
With tuba sounds on my brain, I raced off to Swingers for the Monday night jazz jam! Oh boy! I just missed a 10+ - strong St. Joseph’s jazz band frontline the evening, led by their teacher and able drummer Adam Coolsat. Rats! But it’s good to see youth having a performance platform at Swingers. Thanks, Swingers! The evening continued to be filled with the usually good local talents of UCT music graduates and other older professionals, led by Alvin Dyer. A highlight was to hear graduate members of the youth Delft Big Band playing on their own steam, and wow, what talent! Swingers is great between 10pm – midnight, if you’re a sound sleeper for early morning rises!
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