Jazz concert for Jazzy Rainbow

AMANDLA Freedom Ensemble will perform on Thursday 22 October at The Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana (Goble) Road, Morningside at 7pm.

Considered the hardest working young jazzman in Joburg today, Mandla Mlangeni is taking his Amandla Freedom Ensemble to new and greener pastures in the form of a series of concerts through KwaZulu-Natal.

The young trumpeter and composer will lead the energetic quintet in this series of performances that will include some known tunes and new compositions. The repertoire is designed to showcase music from his forthcoming debut album, Bhekisizwe, due for release later this year.

The tour will feature guest appearances by some of the best jazz musicians that KZN has to offer. The 29-year old Mlangeni has been lauded for the socio-political savvy he brings to his music. He composes music bent on confronting the charged and often contentious spirit of the times: the land, the people and the passion these dynamics inspire in public discourse inform his wide musical vision.

Cost is R100. Contact Marlyn Ntsele at 031 7111 524 or marlyn@isupportdoyou.com