Celebrate with Platform Jazz
Platform Jazz was originally formed by trumpeter Cathy Peacock in 1989 to play for the arrival of the Rovos Rail train in Durban.
DURBAN’S popular swing jazz band, Platform Jazz, celebrates its 30th anniversary along with Friends of Music, at gala party concert on Sunday, 1 September at 2.30pm at the Durban Jewish Centre, 44 KE Masinga (Old Fort) Road.
Platform Jazz was originally formed by trumpeter Cathy Peacock in 1989 to play for the arrival of the Rovos Rail train in Durban. Since then they have gone on to play at numerous events and entertainmed guests a private and corporate functions.
The celebratory birthday concert will see a stellar line-up comprising band leader Cathy Peacock on trumpet, Duncan Wooldridge on trombone, Kirsten Sayers and former original member Ian Holloway on clarinet, Jeff Robinson on flute and sax, Jeff Judge (now resident in the Cape) on sax and vocals, Andreas Kappen on bass, Bruce Baker on kit, Durban’s jazz man Melvin Peters on piano with a guest slot by celebrated pianist Christopher Duigan.
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The singers will be Shelley McLean Downham, Bryan Hiles and Natalie Rungan.
The band will present their most loved and popular pieces and the concert will culminate with all the musicians on stage at the same time.
There will be restaurant style seating so take picnic baskets and there will be a cash bar available.
Seating is limited so book early. Doors open from 1pm. Tickets are R130 and R110 for pensioners and students and can be purchased through Webtickets or at the door on the day. Contact Cathy on 082 349 8362.
The evening before, Saturday, 31 August, the band along with their guest artists will be celebrating at the S43 restaurant in Station Drive. Tickets are R100. Contact 031 303 2747 to book.
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