The UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music celebrates the centenary anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in celebration of Jazz Appreciation month

2026 provides opportunity to celebrate the centenary occasions of two of jazz’s great icons, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The theme therefore of our Jazz Appreciation Month(JAM) celebration in April is Miles and Trane @100 : the impact of Miles Davis and John Coltrane on SA jazz and culture. Consequently, our regular Wednesday night concert program at CJPM will pay homage to these two jazz giants with a sequence of four themed concerts in April:

Wednesday 29^th Of April

George Mari Presents a Miles Davis tribute

The Legendary George Mari communicates the intricacy of Miles Davis melodies and serenading solos like no other. His career of 20+ years proves him fit to tribute Master Trumpeter Davis. George Mari(trumpet), Debbie Mari(voice), Leon Scharnick(saxophone), Melvin Peters(piano), Thuto Motsemme (bass) and Sbu Zondi (Drums) take to the stage to celebrate classic Miles.

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Doors open at 17:00

Music at 17:30

Centre for Jazz and Popular Music

TICKETS: R130, pensioners R100, students R70 (cash at the door)