The Crypt is the Jazz hotspot for the Cape. Anyone who loves listening to or playing Jazz will be right at home at the Crypt Restaurant
Cover Charge R85
Please Note: Programme Subject To Change
Tuesday 13 September (8pm to 11pm)
THE CRYPT JAZZ JAM
Every Tuesday great musicians from all over the Cape – and also from overseas – come to The Crypt for our weekly jam sessions always with a special guest and The Crypt’s jam band, Alvin Dyers- guitar, Roy Davids-drums and Tino Europa-bass.
Patrons: R 50 cover charge and Musicians free entry
Wednesday 14 September (8pm to 11pm)
SAMMY WEBBER QUARTET.
Without doubt Sammy Webber is one of the Cape’s best bass players and a public favourite, with Jason Ward-drums, Didier Richards-saxophone and piano- TBC
Thursday 15 September (8pm to 11pm)
SIBUSISO MKHIZE QUINTET
Sibusiso plays the trumpet and flugelhorn and is born in KZN eMlazi. He was fortunate to work with great musicians like Dr Brain Thusi, McCoy Mrubata, Nduduzo Makhathini and Herbie Tsoaeli. He is proud to introduce his own album Sound, Love, Peace and Honesty. Keenan Ahrends-guitar, Claude Cozens-drums, Nick Williams- piano and Graham Strickland- double bass
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 September (8pm to 11pm)
AFRO FIESTA (pictured above)
Congolese band Afro Fiesta will invoke that party spirit in you. Christian Bakalanga – guitar/vocal, Felix Garemua – electric and acoustic guitar and vocal, Djo Ikotela on bass and vocal, Jason Tamba on acoustic guitar and vocal, Glody Dinga on the drums and congas, Daddy Bassing on bass and congas, Mofaya Mermans Mosengo on drums, bass, congas, acoustic and electric guitar and lead vocals.
Tuesday 20 September (8pm to 11pm)
THE CRYPT JAZZ JAM
Every Tuesday great musicians from all over the Cape – and also from overseas – come to The Crypt for our weekly jam sessions always with a special guest and The Crypt’s jam band, Alvin Dyers- guitar, Roy Davids-drums and Tino Europa-bass.
Patrons: R 50 cover charge and Musicians free entry
Wednesday 21 September (8pm to 11pm)
UCT BIG BAND.
Mike Campbell is the creative brains behind a superb 18 piece big band featuring great vocalists and always a challenging repertoire.
Thursday 22 September (8pm to 11pm)
ZANELE KAMBI QUARTET
The young and talented vocalist, Zanele Kambi made her successful debut in May of this year. Back by public demand. Devlin Julies- piano, Tom-Lee- bass, Nathaniel Salies- drums, Charl Clayton- sax
Friday 23 September (8pm to 11pm) #ConcertsSA
CHASING TIME
Fancy Pop, Funk, RnB, Jazz, Neo-soul and African music? Don’t miss Clint Brink – Lead Vocals, Vaughan Webber – guitar & vocals, Jamie Steyn – drums, Nathaneal Barthus – keyboard and Renstan White – bass
Saturday 24 September (8pm to 11pm) #ConcertsSA
SISANDA MYATAZA
An energetic young entertainer. Having spent 6 months touring in the UK, Sisanda Myataza has just released her much anticipated debut EP. A creative spirit who is determined to dominate the music world. Sunda- Vocals, Ludwe Danxa- Keys, Sbu Matsimela- Bass, Lumanyano ‘ Unity’ Mzi- Drums
Tuesday 27 September (8pm to 11pm)
THE CRYPT JAZZ JAM
Every Tuesday great musicians from all over the Cape – and also from overseas – come to The Crypt for our weekly jam sessions always with a special guest and The Crypt’s jam band, Alvin Dyers- guitar, Roy Davids-drums and Tino Europa-bass.
Patrons: R 50 cover charge and Musicians free entry
Wednesday 28 September (8pm to 11pm)
CHRIS BAKALANGA QUARTET
Congolese guitar player and vocalist Chris Bakalanga is born in Khinsasa. He is a regular performer at The Crypt with his own sound and style. Chris Bakalanga -vocal/ guitar, Daddy Kabuya- bass, Dylan Roman – keyboard, Anthon Mannel- drums.
Thursday 29 September (8:30pm to 11pm) #ConcertsSA
OCEAN’S RIFF
We were happily surprised when we found this energetic ensemble on a country market, playing out on the street on a sunny day. Expect beautiful trombone playing and great songs. Joshua Daniels- bass, Leo Letsape- vocal/perussion, Charles Jones- Trombone and Roberto Francke-Guitar
Friday 30 September (8pm to 11pm)
KHANYA JAZZ PROJECT
If you are a fan of cuban outfit Buena Vista Social Club and Tito Puente. You will love this band. Granville V-piano, Keegan Daniels- drums, Jason Ward-percission, Byron Abrahams- sax and Ricky Moss- bass & vocals.
