We have a number of excellent jazz bands on our books, but we highly recommend the Solly Mabena African Jazz Band.
With many of his own compositions and 2 CDs to his credit, Solly Mabena is one of South Africa’s foremost African jazz artists. The music is easy to dance to, unlike most jazz standards – in fact it is impossible not to tap your feet, at the very least, when listening to this band! From laid-back dinner-music to funky dance numbers, the range is really vast. A soprano and alto saxophonist, Solly is joined by bass guitar, drums, keys and a vocalist. The band can also be booked as a 3 or 4-piece band and Solly often performs as a solo saxophonist.
Their music is well-suited to indoor events – supper clubs, theatres, corporate banquets and social functions, etc – as well as outdoor and festival venues.
Solly and his band have played all-over the country. They have played festivals such as: Arts Alive Festival, Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival, Oppi Koppi, Puisano Jazz Festival, Taverns of the World, ick& Pay Food Festival, Freedom Day Celebration, Heritage Day Celebration, Youth Day Celebration, etc. They have also performed at many government and corporate functions. Solly is also a regular at Tswane jazz festivals at Church Square and at Tswane Jazz Collecters shows.
The band has also had contracts with hotels like Park Hyatt Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, etc.
A demo tape or CD can be organised for you to sample, if required. |