The UKZN Centre for Jazz & Popular Music celebrates the centenary anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month … up next, the Annual Jazz Vocal Showcase

2026 provides opportunity to celebrate the centenary occasions of two jazz giants, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Part of the month-long themed celebration honouring these jazz icons, Miles and Trane @100 : the impact of Miles Davis and John Coltrane on SA jazz and culture, CJPM presents the Annual Jazz Vocal Showcase on Wednesday 15th April at 17:30 at the UKZN Centre for Jazz & Popular Music.

The annual celebration of vocal jazz spotlights the repertoires of Miles and Trane as jazz voice lecturer, Debbie Mari guides the talented singers through iconic songs and improvised solos. The audience can expect some Davis and Coltrane usuals such as Moment’s Notice, Body and Soul and So What along with other much loved jazz standards, selections of South African music and a four-part vocal arrangement of the beautiful Naima, arranged by Scott Gwinnell, which promises something for everyone! The concert features Libongwe Mbutho, Sikelela Khulu, Amahle Cele, Blessing Buthelezi, Amahle Khumalo, Andisa Ngubo, Andiswa Makhoba, Sindiswa Motha and Blessing Mkila along with the Neil Gonsalves (piano), Thuto Motsemme (bass) and Riley Giandhari (drums).

Event Details: The Annual Jazz vocal showcase

Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Doors Open: 17:00

Music Starts: 17:30

Venue: University of KwaZulu-Natal – Howard College Campus

Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2

Centre for Jazz and Popular Music

Tickets will be available for cash at the door.