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7 August 2008
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz's opening night gets a new-look this year when revellers at this not-to-be-missed jazz-travaganza are treated to both five-star entertainment and a five-course dinner.
The new Dinaledi Stage - to be erected in Newtown especially for Joy of Jazz - will be reminiscent of Sophiatown, which played a pivotal role in the development of South African jazz.
The line-up on Thursday, August 28 makes for an impressive opening night. Japanese pianist Keiko Matsui takes to the stage with The South African All Star Band featuring Lucas Senyatso, Lawrence Matshiza, Tlale Makhene, Rob Watson, Bez Roberts and Adam Howard.
Also on the bill is the the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO), to be accompanied by the Afrotenors, in a tribute to The Union of South Africa, the band formed in the US in 1970 by Hugh Masekela, Jonas Gwangwa and Caiphus Semenya. The Afrotenors, comprise Agos Moahi, Given Mabena and Lucky Sibanda.
For the first time in the staging of the Joy of Jazz, the Opening Night will include a five-course, sit-down Gala Dinner, which includes a full premium bar and wine service.
The line up of the 2008 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz on August 29 and 30 includes The Spinners; the Original Superstars of Jazz Fusion featuring Roy Ayers, Tom Browne, Wayne Henderson, Miki Howard and Lonnie Liston Smith; American saxophonist Joshua Redman; guitarist Doc Powell from the USA; Israel's Avi Lebovich and the Israeli Jazz Orchestra; Spain's Sedajazz; Holland's Denise Jannah; Germany's Joy Denalane and Norway's Tord Gustavsen.
Performers from the African continent include South Africa's Abigail Kubheka, Pat Matshikiza, Mark Fransman, the 2008 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for jazz, Simphiwe Dana and Yvonne Chaka Chaka as well as A?a from Nigeria.
Tickets for the Opening Night Gala Dinner are R1 500 per person excluding VAT and can be booked through Warwick Hospitality on 011 467 8400. All other tickets for shows on Friday August 29 and Staurday August 30 can be booked through Computicket.
For more information on the line-up and venues go to www.standardbankjazz.co.za.
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