South African jazz
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South African jazz is the jazz music of South Africa, also often mistakenly called "African jazz".
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History
As in the United States, South African jazz was strongly influenced by the music styles of the black population. That said influences from the US led to its formation. The first jazz in the country was done by a Dixieland band from New Orleans that came to the nation after World War I. In this period Queenstown would be an important point in the development of a South African jazz. Boet Gashe and William Mbali's Big Four were among the early jazz successes in South Africa, although both had relationship to the blues as well. Later the Jazz Maniacs entered the scene and mixed influences from Marabi music to Duke Ellington.The 1950s saw an increasing bebop influence and also increasing restrictions by the Apartheid government. Still the decade saw the rise to prominence of Chris McGregor, Johnny Gertse, Makaya Ntoshoko Jonas Gwangwa, and others. A notable group from the period, and one of the most notable South African jazz groups of all time, was The Jazz Epistles. It featured trumpeter Hugh Masekela and saxophonist Kippie Moeketsi. The South African tour of American John Mehegan gave more interest to this music in the wider world.
The 1960s brought a considerable decline as many musicians were forced or chose to leave South Africa because of political repression. This would be true of Dollar Brand (aka Abdullah Ibrahim) and his wife, singer Sathima Bea Benjamin. Many of these musicians died in exile, but Louis Moholo Moholo was one exception. That said, jazz did survive in this period with singers like Abigail Kubheka and Thandi Klaasen; Cape Jazz musicians Robbie Jansen and Hotep Idris Galeta; and others
The end of apartheid has brought a revival of jazz music.
- Other notable South African jazz musicians
Individuals[1]
- Banzai Bangani-Composer and trumpeter.
- Ronnie Beer-Flautist and saxophonist.
- Jonathan Butler-Guitarist, also does Rhythm and blues.
- Basil “Manenburg” Coetzee-Saxophonist, deceased
- Johnny Dyani-Composer and double bassist, deceased
- Mongezi Feza-Composer, trumpet player, and flutist.
- Paul Hanmer-Composer and pianist.
- Moses Khumalo-Saxophonist.
- Allen Kwela-Guitarist.
- Early Mabuza-Drummer.
- Sammy Maritz-Bassist.
- Dorothy Masuka-Singer born in Zimbabwe, moved to South Africa at twelve.
- Tete Mbambisa-Composer, pianist, singer.
- Harry Miller-Composer and bassist.
- Dennis Mpali-Trumpeter, deceased
- McCoy Mrubata-Saxophonist and flautist.
- Nikele Moyake-Saxophonist.
- Moses Taiwa Molelekwa-Pianist, deceased
- Sipho Gumede - bass guitaristist, deceased
- Christopher Columbus Ngcukana-Saxophonist, deceased.
- Concord Nkabinde-bass guitar player.
- Zim Ngqawana-Composer, flautist and saxophonist.
- Dudu Pukwana-Composer, saxophonist, and pianist deceased .
- Barney Rachebane-Saxophonist.
- Lucky Ranku-Guitarist resident in London
- Judith Sephuma-Singer, now an Afro-pop singer seldom sings jazz.
- Phillip Tabane-Composer and guitarist.
- Mabi Thobejane-Drummer.
- Marcus Wyatt-Composer, trumpeter, and producer.
- Andile Yenana-Pianist.
- Tony Schilder- Pianist.
- Kolosa Qomoy- Bongo Drums.
- Esther Miller- Vocalist now residing in London
- Mpumi Dlamini- Saxophone, Piano, Composer - Multi instrumentalist
- Claude Deppa- Trumpet - Resident in London
- Cyril Magubane, Guitar, Deceased
- Morris Goldberg, Saxophones- Resident in New York * Adam Glasser- Harmonica, Composer - Resident in London
- Tutu Puoane- Vocalist - Resident in Belgium
- Estelle Kokot- Vocalist, Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, Resident in London
- Ratau Mike Makhalemele- Saxophone, deceased
- Rus Nerwich- Saxophone
- Sammy Webber- Electric Bass * Schalk Joubert- Electric Bass
- Stix Hojeng- Piano
- Themba Dlamini- Guitar
- Bokani Dyer- Piano
- Kesivan Naidoo- Drums * Winston Mankunku Ngozi- Saxophone, deceased * Bheki Mseleku- Piano, Saxophone, deceased * Paul Petersen- Guitar, Vocals * Ernie Smith- Guitar, Vocals * Sandile Shange- Guitar, deceased * Blues Ntaka- Vocals * Pat Matshikiza- Piano * Johnny Fourie- Guitar, deceased * Themba Mkhize- Piano * Bheki Khoza- Guitar * Jimmy Dludlu- Guitar * Blacky Tempi- Trumpet * Alan Gordon- Trumpet * Ian Smith- Trumpet * Peter Sklair- Bass * Theo Bophela- Piano * John Davies- Trombone * Allou April- Guitar, Vocals * Anna Davel- Vocals * Marc Duby- Bass * Rob Blaine- Piano, Keyboards * Ratau Mike Makhalemele- Saxophone, deceased * Bridget Mitchell- Vocals, resident in Hong Kong * Ike Moriz- Vocals * Julian Bahula- Band Leader, resident in London * Bushy Dubazana- * Richard Ceasar- Vocals Guitar * Melanie Scholtz- Vocals, Piano * Lisa Bauer- Vocals, drums * Fundile Mdingi- Bass * Tshepo Mngoma- Violin * Tammy- Bass * Robbie Jansen- Alto Sax, Flute, Vocal, deceased * Hilton Schilder- Piano, multi instruments
- Derrick Schippers- Guitar * Amanda Tiffin- Vocals, Piano * Alvin Dyers- Guitar * Errol Dyers- Guitar * Andre Abrahams – Bass * Avzal Ismael- Piano * Alan Cameron- Piano * Alison Dewar- Vocals * Andile Mseleku- Vocals * Andrew Ford- Piano * Maud Damons- Vocals, resident in London * Donald Tshomela- Vocals, deceased * Andrew Lilley- Piano, Trumpet * Barney Rachebane- Saxophone * Shannon Mowday- Saxophone * Feya Faku- Trumpet * Ezra Ngcukana - Saxophone, deceased * Bongani Nkwanyana- Bass * Brian Thusi- Trumpet * Bridget Mitchell- Vocals – Resident in Hong Kong * Carlo Mombelli- Bass * Mac McKenzie- Guitar * Dave Lithins- Piano, deceased * David Bravo- Piano, Keyboards – Resident in New York * Denzil Weale- Piano * Derek Hutton- Piano * Don Laka- Piano, Keyboards * Donald Tshomela- Vocals, deceased * Ebrahim Kalil Shihab– Previously known as Chris Schilder - Piano * Frank Mallows- Vibes * Brydon Bolton- Acoustic Bass * Gavin Minter- Vocals, Saxophone * Glen Mafoko- Vocals, Bass * Gloria Bosman- Vocals * GTX (Ismael) Xaba- Piano * Harold Jefta- Alto Sax, Woodwinds – Charlie Parker exponent, resident in Sweden * Harry Talas- Vocalist, Acoustic bass * Hilton Gelderbloem- Vocals * Hilton Mowday- Saxophones, resident in Australia * Ivan Mazuze- Saxophone * James Scholfield- Guitar * Jason Reolon- Piano * Jonathan Crossley- Guitar * Kani Naidoo- Guitar * Kgaogelo Mailula- Trumpet * Khaya Mahlangu- Saxophone * Kyle Shepherd- Piano, Saxophone * Leslie Kleinsmith- Vocals * Mark Fransman- Piano, Saxophones, Vocals * Mark Ginsburg- Saxophones, Resident in Australia * Megeshen Naidoo- Piano * Melissa van der Spuy- Piano, Vocals * Merton Barrow, Piano, Vibes * Mervyn Africa- Piano * Mike Perry- Piano * Mlungisi Gegana- Bass * Sylvia Mdunyelwa- Vocals * Moses Khumalo- Saxophones * Moss Mogale- Guitar * Neil Gonsalves- Piano * Nhlanhla Magagula- Piano, deceased * Prince Kupi- Guitar * Robert Payne- Keyboards * Sammy Hartman- Piano * Sasha Sonnbichler- Guitar * Buddy Wells- Saxophones * Nick Carter- Guitar * Soi Soi Gqeza- Vocals * Sydney Ace Mnisi- Saxophones * Sylvester Mazinyane- Piano * Moreira Chonguica- Saxophones * Tony Cedras- Guitar, Piano – resident in New York * Vusi Khumalo- Drums * Wessel van Rensberg- Piano * Zelda Benjamin- Vocals * Ian Herman- Drums, Resident in New York * Alex Van Heerden- Trumpet, deceased * Sean Bergin- Saxophone, Flute, resident in Holland * Bobby Gien- Drums * Dave Ledbetter- PIano, Guitar, Vocals * Tina Schouw- Guitar, Vocals * Lulu Gontsana- drums, deceased * Basil Moses- Bass
Groups
- The Blue Notes
- Tucan Tucan
- Airborne
- Chameleon
- Loading Zone
- Uhambo
- MJ 9
- Jazz Ministers
- Clive Sharrock Big Band
- Jonny Cooper Big Band
- Kesivan And The Lights
- Cassidy-Clarke Band
- Jazz Monitors Quintet
- Offshore
- Abstractions with Duke Makasi
- The Elite Swingers
- Little Giants
- Don Jeany
- Rush Hour
- Absolute Zero
- African Jazz Pioneers
- Afronaut
- Alexander High School Big Band
- Archie Silansky & Dan Hill
- Benguela
- Bezz Martin Jazz Capers
- Breakfast Included
- Brian Abrahams District Six
- The Prisoners Of Strange
- Brotherhood Of Breath
- Concert Boulevard
- Cool Cats
- Creeper
- Nu Jazz Connection
- Afro Cool Concept
- Dondo
- Elite Swingsters
- Fourfourty
- Hanepoot & The Biggish Band
- Heshoo Beshoo
- Jazz Ambassadors
- Jazz Dazzlers
- Jazz Ministers
- Jazz Disciples
- Jazz Monitors
- Manhattan Brothers
- Merry Macs
- Modern Jazz Quintet
- Monday's Jazz Quintet
- Moss Mogale Unit
- National Youth Jazz Band
- Ntemi Piliso & The Alexander All Stars
- Ojoyo
- Pacific Express
- Phatbrass
- Rise
- Sheer All Stars
- [[Short Attention Span
- [[Soft Landing
- Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Band
- Tamu * The Blue Heads
- The Classic Jazz Masters
- The Dominant Seven
- Track Five
- The Ghoema Kings
- The Glenn Robertson Jazz Band
- The Jazz Epistles
- The Moreira Project
- The Rhodes University Jazz Band
- The Trio
- Tonk
- Tribe
- Truly Fully Hey Shoo Wow Band
- UCT Big Band
- Virtual Jazz Reality
- Voice
Web sources
- All About Jazz article
- Jazz in exile from South African info
- South African Jazz, Rhythms of Resistance, Vibe.com
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