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Jazz in Africa: Cape Town, Part 4, Jimmy Dludlu and Melanie Scholtz in Concert

In my last posting on this blog, I mentioned that I was lucky enough to have been invited to Jimmy Dludlu and Melanie Scholtz's rehearsal with the University of Cape Town Big Band. Jimmy Dludlu is one of Africa's best known jazz guitarists; Melanie Scholtz is a terrific up-and-coming jazz... Read more →

Jazz in Africa: Cape Town, Part 3, Jimmy Dludlu and Melanie Scholtz

I spent Wednesday afternoon listening to Jimmy Dludlu and Melanie Scholtz rehearse with the University of Cape Town Big Band. Jimmy's fantastic guitarist. He's been a major player on the international jazz scene for a couple decades. He's most identified with Afro-Jazz, but a better way to get an idea... Read more →