SKYJACK
returns to UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music to launch their third studio
album Light Cycle 08 May 17:30.
The Centre for
Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents a double bill performance by SKYJACK
and A Million O Clock, Wednesday 08 May 2024 at 17:30.
SKYJACK returns
to South Africa to launch their third studio album Light Cycle. SKYJACK
consists of heavyweight South African jazz trio meets a pair of Swiss horn
masters. Featuring the rhythm section of Kyle Shepherd, Shane Cooper and Jonno
Sweetman; with horns Marc Stucki and Andreas Tschopp.
Over the course
of a decade, this all-star quintet has forged a reputation as an innovative and
adventurous force in contemporary African and European jazz. Combining deep
grooves with thrilling rides and avant-garde experimentation, Skyjack is a
powerhouse live band.
They will share
the bill with another Swiss / South African collab project known as A Million O
Clock. Lead by Swiss saxophonist Benedikt Reising, with Rico Baumann on
drums, and South Africans Yonela Mnana on piano, and Shane Cooper on
bass. The band is an ever-evolving sound and shape-shifting ensemble,
sharing compositions that are both beautiful and groovy.
The tour is made
possible thanks to the support of Pro Helvetia Johannesburg.
08 Wednesday
2024
Doors open at
17:00, Music starts at 17:30
UKZN, Centre for
Jazz and Popular Music
University of
Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard College Campus, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2
Tickets: R110,
R80 for pensioners, R50 for students
Ticket : https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1546396487
Door Bookings
and more information, please contact zamat1@ukzn.ac.za