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Miles to go: (From top) Local trumpeter Darren English, who will be performing at the National Arts
Festival this weekend, says he is inspired by American jazz musicians Freddie Hubbard and Miles Davis. Photos: Anthony Barboza/Getty Images

Jazz maestro Darren English to debut ‘The Birth’ at National Arts Festival

We chat to Darren English about his musical journey, inspiration and experience on stage

In full flight: Light Cycle, the new album from jazz outfit Skyjack, who have been together for a decade, is due out this month. Photo: Lindsay Appolis

Skyjack: When ideation meets instinct

The third album from South African-Swiss jazz band Skyjack delights and surprises

Kyle Shepherds’ solo piano album, After the Night, the Day Will Surely Come, was released in 2021. (Photo: Jonathan Rees)

Kyle Shepherd confronts the darkness with sound

Reflecting on just how much had been upended, the pianist stepped towards his instrument and summoned the language to grieve

Shane Cooper’s approach to music and formation of Mabura has been coloured by his involvement with several groups (David Harrison)

Shane Cooper’s infinite paths through rhythm

Shane Cooper’s approach to music and formation of Mabura has been coloured by his involvement with several groups (David Harrison)

‘The Space Between’ a portrait of Sakhile Moleshe. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Moleshe answers ‘Final Call’

The jazz musician has always been a visionary and a team player. He is now launching his solo debut

International R&B stars Toni Braxton and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.

Don’t Miss This: August 28 – September 3

From comedienne Celeste Ntuli’s stand-up show to Toni Braxton and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds’s SA tour, we round-up this week’s hot-ticket events.

Carlo Mombelli will perform with The Storytellers ensemble at the DSG Hall.

Don’t Miss This: National Arts Festival

From live shows to screenings, the arts desk rounds up some highlights from the festival.

Award-winning Kyle Shepherd is not resting on his laurels.

Pianist Kyle Shepherd wrestles with new notes

2015 marks a metamorphic time for the musician as he moves beyond revivalism and continues to explore a new sound with his trio.

Jazz supergroup lights up the scene

Kesivan and the Lights’ ­new ­album is a ­signature ­moment in the history of South African jazz.

Kyle Shepherd trio brews a musical storm

Following Kyle Shepherd winning the Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year, his performance with his band showed off his unwavering talent.

Cape Town’s Kyle Shepherd is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most accomplished jazz pianists

Shepherd hopes Standard Bank award allows more SA shows

Standard Bank’s Young Artist of the Year for Jazz Kyle Shepherd may only be 26 but his music and discography makes him something of a veteran.