The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents South African jazz legend Hilton Schilder on Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 17h30.

This performance is an album launch of his 46th album, Crooks & Nannies, and is a part of the 16th SAJE Conference 2026 Theme: Indigenous Musical Elements in South African Jazz: Exploring Theory and Practice. The conference Dates: 25–27 February 2026.

The evening opens with a solo piano performance by Hilton, followed by a powerful set with the Hilton Schilder Trio, exploring Cape jazz, indigenous classical music, improvisation, and original compositions.

Hilton Schilder – piano, percussion & electronics

Clayton Norman Pretorius – bass

Kurt Bowers – drums

Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM)

Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2

Mazisi Kunene Road, Glenwood

Durban, 4041, South Africa

Tickets:  R130, R100 for pensioners and R70 for students with a valid student card

https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1587411940 or cash at the door