Quintet performs at The Jazzy Rainbow
Sanele is also currently working on his project, “The New Anthem”.
CATCH a performance by the Sanele Phakathi Quintet at The Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana Road, Morningside, on Friday, 31 March at 7pm. The performance forms part of the Concerts SA Venue Circuit which aims to foster a love and support for live music in our communities.
Umlazi born Sanele Phakathi is a contemporary singer and pianist. He is widely known for playing the piano/keys for some of SA’s well-known and celebrated jazz musicians such as Mbuso Mbusuyeza Khoza, Xolisa Roro Gqoli-Dlamini, Nhlanhla Mahlangu and Philani Ngidi.
He started playing the piano at the age of 17 and his personal sound bears reference to the sound of yesteryear soul and jazz legends. He in turn refers to as his musical inspirations, such as George Benson, Al Jarreau, Bheki Mseleku, Keith Jarret and Oscar Peterson. Sanele and his band The Sanele Phakathi Quintet are currently performing at a variety of venues in and around Durban.
The Quintet comprises Durban’s finest bass guitarist Dalisu Ndlazi, the experienced and much celebrated drummer Sbu Zondi, one of the best alto saxophonists in South Africa, Leon Scharnick, and the very young trumpet maestro Thabo Sikhakhane. Sanele is also currently working on his project The New Anthem, which will be recorded later this year. During the concert you will hear Sanele’s own compositions and music pieces by his favourite jazz musicians.
Entrance fee is R70 including a free drink (T&C). For bookings, phone 031-3038398 or email jazzyrainbow@mweb.co.za
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