Standard Bank Joy of Jazz honours creative talents

As part of the milestone 20^th instalment of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, a glittering galaxy of the brightest South African creative stars were honoured.

The honourees were feted at a special gala dinner powered by MNS Attorneys on Saturday, 23 September, at Montecasino as part of the festivities leading up to the staging of the 20^th edition of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz at the Sandton Convention Centre.

[Interview] Mantwa Chinoamadi last night Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz Honors live from Montecasino #SBJOJ20 pic.twitter.com/DgRbetz5Dv

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The 20 esteemed recipients drawn from disciplines such as artists (performers), writers, radio and sponsors have all contributed to a thriving and vibrant jazz culture.

#JazzHonours 🎶 Mayor @HermanMashaba accepts the honorary @JoyOfJazz Sponsors award on behalf of @CityofJoburgZA 👏 ^GZ pic.twitter.com/PqZHscxCn1

— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) September 23, 2017

The category of Artists was dominated by trailblazing musicians who have a sterling track record, international fame and acclaim. Jazz icons like Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim, Jonas Gwangwa and Sipho Mabuse stood shoulder to shoulder with veterans of Afro-soul; Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu, and mezzo-soprano – Sibongile Khumalo who all boast a peerless repertoire and are of a fine pedigree as this year’s honourees.

Radio voices that have kept jazz booming from speakers across the country were commended, they included Nothemba Madumo, K.G Moeketsi, Shado Twala and Brenda Sisane.

Ms Brenda Sisane is the first to be honoured in the radio category. #SBJOJ20 #JazzHonours pic.twitter.com/FwyBJWcuqM

— Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz (@JoyOfJazz) September 23, 2017

The skilful writing accomplishments of Gwen Ansell and Peter Feldman were also applauded.

First to be honoured in the writers category is Gwen Ansell. #SBJOJ20 #JazzHonour pic.twitter.com/JKgoXmMH4m

— Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz (@JoyOfJazz) September 23, 2017

Mr Peter Fieldman is the second and last to be honoured in the writers category. #SBJOJ20 #JazzHonours pic.twitter.com/uFr0xSGRb7

— Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz (@JoyOfJazz) September 23, 2017

The sponsors who provide a financial muscle for the staging of events and activations that keep jazz uppermost on the minds of music lovers were recognised, and they include Standard Bank, City of Johannesburg and the Department of Arts and Culture.

Congratulating the honourees Peter Tladi of T-Musicman, the executive producer of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz commented: ‘It is an absolute privilege that Joy of Jazz tipped its hat off to these phenomenal men and women who have kept the lifeblood of jazz pumping in our country, more especially as we celebrate two decades of this amazing festival. The stature of our honourees is unquestionable as national assets and treasures that we cherish. We believe that honouring them while they are still alive will encourage them to give more of themselves for the greater good of this beautiful art we call jazz. We had a magical evening where everyone celebrated these individuals, we look forward to more events of this nature where we’ll be honouring new people who are putting in the work to build this industry up.”

#JazzHonours @JoyOfJazz 🎶 @luyandamadope & H3 Connecting Generations 👌 ^GZ https://t.co/DzeUMa0w6b

— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) September 23, 2017

.@Zoe_Modiga giving us a glimpse of the great time we'll have next week at the Sandton Convention Centre. #SBJOJ20 #JazzHonours pic.twitter.com/1FZArm8afg

— Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz (@JoyOfJazz) September 23, 2017

Complete list of honours

 Artists

Hugh Masekela

Third honouree is Hugh Masekela. Unfortunately Mr Masekela is recovering from an operation so he is not here. #SBJOJ20 pic.twitter.com/D1PpxxajJd

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) September 23, 2017

Abdullah Ibrahim

Abdullah Ibrahim is the first to be honoured at the Jazz Honours tonight. #SBJOJ20 pic.twitter.com/V2QEzdztc7

— Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz (@JoyOfJazz) September 23, 2017

Caiphus Semenya

Second #HonoraryJazzArtist receipient is Caiphus Semenya. #SBJOJ20 pic.twitter.com/es187kF3Ko

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) September 23, 2017

Letta Mbulu

#JazzHonours 🎶 The 5th Honorary Jazz Artist award of the night goes to South Africa's song bird Letta Mbulu 👏 ^GZ pic.twitter.com/lBAVUBd1hd

— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) September 23, 2017

Jonas Gwangwa

#JazzHonours 🎶 4th Honorary Jazz Artist recipient is musician Jonas Gwangwa who is renowned for his skills with playing the trombone 👏^GZ pic.twitter.com/2WGzs7VlEI

— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) September 23, 2017

Sipho Mabuse

#JazzHonours 🎶 The 7th Honorary Jazz Artist recipient is the legendary Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse 👏 ^GZ pic.twitter.com/8D1FVFhu3z

— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) September 23, 2017

Sibongile Khumalo

#JazzHonours 🎶 The 6th Honorary Jazz Artist recipient is the beautiful voice that is Sibongile Khumalo 👏 ^GZ pic.twitter.com/4v1Fl2kbOX

— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) September 23, 2017

The 20^th Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is on between 28 and 30 September 2017 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Tickets are on sale at Computicket at R795 for a Day Pass and R1 350 for a two-day pass.

Tonight we honour a few jazz luminaries at the Jazz Honours in Monte Casino. #SBJOJ20 pic.twitter.com/YsQi8YDAWl

— Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz (@JoyOfJazz) September 23, 2017