2024 SACM Jazz Fest Collab & Composition Concert, 27 September 2024

2024 SACM Jazz Fest Collab & Composition Concert
Baxter Concert Hall
27 September 2024

In April of 2024, lecturers in the African Music and Jazz sections of the SACM initiated the Creative Collab Project. This is an exploratory initiative to invigorate our curriculum and interdisciplinary activities. ‘Creative Collab Week’ facilitated opportunities for Jazz and African Music students to learn and develop musical pathways outside their normal instruction during a week of integrated practical activities. The week’s activities included guidance, a workshop and a performance by Professor Dizu Zungula Mzikantu Plaatjies on the day of his departure for a performance in Germany. Students also received mentorship by celebrated SACM graduate Mandisi Dyantyis shortly before he departed for the International Global Jazz Day Festival in Tangier. We sincerely thank them both for their time, musicality and generosity. Student artists participated in rehearsals, improvisation, ensemble playing and composition workshops throughout the week. The project resulted in creative material and discussions developed by them during the practical sessions, culminating in a public performance. Tonight, we present two of the original works created during this process. We anticipate this is an opportunity for musical innovation and the meaningful exchange of collaborative creative ideas for staff and students at the SACM.


Creative Collab Team: Dr Bronwen Clacherty, Dr Rick Deja, Thabisa Dinga, Keketso Bolofo, Dizu Plaatjies, Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantyis, Justin Bellairs, Blake Hellaby, Stephen de Souza, Brathew van Schalkwyk, Murray Buitendag and Meryl van Noie.


Creative Collab Group A

Song Title: Sunset


Percussion, Marimba & Vocals Ntombekhaya Halam
uHadi & Vocals Laphakade Myataza
Vocals Pamela Lunguza
Vocals & Trombone Hope Hadebe
Alto Saxophone Gilson Amaral
Electric Guitar Khaya Mthembu-Salter
Piano Adam Powell
Electric Bass Girswin Pypers
Drum Kit Josh Roeloefse



Creative Collab Group B

Song Title: Natural Forces

uHadi & Vocals Siya Kawana
uHadi & Vocals Nare Sebola
Vocals Sylvie Clegg
Vocals Kgoerano Lebambo
Alto Saxophone Masibulele Siswana
Alto Saxophone Mathew De Mink
Guitar Cole Krieling
Electric Guitar Benjamin Anstey
Piano Isaac King
Electric Bass Dillon Poggenpoel
Drum Kit & Percussion Matthew Keswell
Drum Kit & Percussion Liam Petersen



Shaun Johannes Ensemble

Emakhaya
Composed by Sakhile Simani


Noekies
Composed by Alvin Dyers

Isithandwa Sam
Composed by Mandisi Dyantyis


Vocals Hlelo Zungu
Vocals Likhona Yonto
Saxophone Olwethu Bruintjies
Guitar Benjamin Anstey
Piano Aviwe Macutwana
Electric Bass Mika Burger
Drum Kit Jean Louw


Blake Hellaby Ensemble

Mr Magic
Composed by Ralph MacDonald & William Salter


Good Morning Heartache
Composed by Irene Higginbotham, Dan Fisher &
Ervin Drake


So In Love
Composed by Late Lund, Ben Street & Bill Stewart


Evidence
Composed by Thelonius Monk


Vocals Giullette Price
Vocals Khonkco Twalo
Saxophone Max Natrass
Guitar Khaya Mthembu-Salter
Piano Jason Marshall
Electric Bass Mika Burger
Drum Kit Matthew Keswell


INTERVAL


SACM Jazz Composers and Arrangers’ Showcase


Body and Soul
Composed by Johnny Green
Arranged by Max Nattrass
BMus (Music Tech and Jazz Studies) 4th year

Saxophone Quintet and rhythm section


Mancini Machine
Composed and arranged by Sophia Niemand

Saxophone Quintet


Fair Weather
Composed by Benny Golson
Arranged by Katy Racionzer
MMus Jazz Composition / Arrangement, 1st year


The 2.a.m. Rerun
Composed and arranged by Sophia Niemand
MMus Composition / Arrangement, 2nd year


Swing on the Silk Road
Composed and arranged by Katy Racionzer
MMus Jazz Composition / Arrangement, 1st year