Theatre on the Square: Jazz Delights

Following a series of successful jazz concerts presented during 2012 at Theatre on the Square, jazz promoter Anthony Yoko in collaboration with Daphne Kuhn are staging a weekend celebration of jazz and blues at the intimate Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, from 25th to 27th January.

Local fans of the genre can look forward to a wonderful line-up of musicians from South Africa,

Holland and the U.S.A.

This first jazz evening will kick off on Friday, 25th January, with one of Gauteng’s popular blues outfits known as ‘THE RED HAND BLUES BAND’.

Heading the band is ‘singing’ double bass player MARTIN MEERHOLZ who will get your fingers snapping and your feet tapping with exciting renditions of popular blues tunes from days gone by and a few recent hits too !

THE RED HAND BLUES BAND comprises MARTIN MEERHOLZ (Vocals/Double Bass); DESMOND LATHAM (Electric Guitar); ROB LUCE (Drums); KEVIN DAVIDSON (Tenor & Saxophone) and a special guest performance by the outstanding blues harmonica player, CRAIG MCKINNON.

Moving on to Saturday Evening 26th January with a repeat performance on Sunday Afternoon 27th January,

local jazz fans are in for a double treat when the dynamic Dutch jazz duo of DENISE JANNAH and WOLF MARTINI take to the stage with an opening performance by American jazz pianist JOHN FRESK and special guests.

DENISE JANNAH, is an internationally acclaimed jazz singer and Blue Note recording artist based in Holland. Denise has performed all over the world at major jazz festivals together with her renowned guitarist WOLF MARTINI and will be a highlight at the Sandton Jazz & Blues Weekend.

Also on the programme is the outstanding jazz pianist JOHN FRESK from Oregon U.S.A. who will be showcased with some of South Africa’s finest musicians.

The organisers of the JAZZ & BLUES WEEKEND are hoping to make this an annual event with the emphasis on presenting refined international and local jazz performers in an intimate concert setting
for discerning jazz fans.

Ticket prices are R175 for all performance.

Bookings are now open.

For more information and ticketing visit the web site www.theatreonthesquare.co.za or call 011-883 8606 or www.strictlytickets.com