The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music(CJPM) is proud to present the 35th annual UKZN Jazz Jol on Saturday, 1 November 2025. Proceeds from the event accrue to the Ronnie Madonsela scholarship that supports jazz students at the University and the jazz and jazz education outreach activities of the CJPM.

Headlining the bill this year is the 17-piece Big band, Horn Horizon which is directed by stellar trumpeter, vocalist, composer and arranger, Siyanda Zulu. The personnel is a roll call of Durban’s leading jazz, pop and gospel musicians, many of whom who contribute music arrangements to the group. The band made its debut at The Chairman in February this year and featured a wide-ranging repertoire that was dedicated to the month of love.

The UKZN Large Ensemble features a cast of talented student vocalists and instrumentalists. The group is excited to welcome jazz maestro, Linda Sikhakane to their helm and we look forward to seeing what they have conjured up in their relatively short time together. The evening will also feature a set of vocal jazz by final-year jazz recital candidates, BuyieGold and Thembalethu Bhengu. They will pay homage to the magnificent vocal talents of Gloria Bosman and Sibongile Khumalo respectively,  and will perform selections from their much-loved catalogues.

Saturday 01 November 2025

UKZN, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard College Campus, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2

Tickets available at the door: R200, R150 for pensioners, R100 for students

Tickets will be available for cash at the door