Chill on the beach at annual ‘Jazz on the Rocks’ fusion fest
THREE popular performers – Afrojazz singer Judith Sephuma, Durban-based smooth jazz singer-guitarist Ernie J (for jazz) Smith and singer-songwriter Lira – will be on stage at the upcoming Jazz on the Rocks gig from Thursday, February 27 to Sunday, March 2.
In its fourth year, Jazz on the Rocks will once again be held at Tietiesbaai in the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve on the West Coast.
The vibe is all about being close to nature on the beach, experiencing the beauty of the reserve and, of course, jazz, jazz, jazz.
The trio join a line-up of 20 talented musicians and DJs. These will include vocalist Leslie Kleinsmith, N2, Nash Reid, DJ Keith, Stanley Engelbrecht, Zami Mdingi, Listen Up featuring Lee Stag, Salome, guitarists Errol and Alvin Dyers, Andrew Young, sharp fusion act Virtual Jazz Reality led by trumpeter Ian Smith, JR, Public Opinion, Vernon Castlem drummer Frank Paco’s Tucan Tucan, Sax Appeal featuring Donveno Prins, Stan the Jazz Man, the West Coast All Stars featuring Allou April, DJs Brian Bohorne and Neville Louw, plus Uncle Cal.
Sephuma will appear on the Thursday evening at 8pm and Smith is up on the Friday at 7pm. Lira will perform at 5.30pm on the Saturday.
Leslie Kleinsmith, Lira, N2, Judith Sephuma, Dyers brothers and VJR booked for the Tietiesbaai stage
Weekend passes from the Thursday night to Monday morning are available at R400.
Children under 12 get in free, between 12 and 18 half-price (R200) and, thereafter, full price.
Park at the nature reserve and use the shuttle service to get the beach where the stage is.
To book, call 021 591 5208 during office hours. See Jazz on the Rocks Tietiesbaai on Facebook for the full line-up.