Celebrating Young Achievers in the year of our Democracy is the theme for the 12th annual Youth Jazz Festival at Artscape Theatre on Friday 13 June at 19:30.
The Youth Jazz Festival features eight young jazz musicians whose exceptional talent and achievements have been recognised. They are vocalists Amy Campbell (22) Ndumiso Manana (22), Zoe Palesa Modiga (20) and Candice Thornton (23). Siya Charles (23) plays the Trombone, Matthew Ehrenreich Saxophone, Robin Fassie-Kock (21) Trumpet and Mark Williams (25) Guitar.
Directed by celebrated musicians and educators Amanda Tiffin and Camillo Lombard they form a jazz ensemble to accompany the soloists with acclaimed Peter Ndlala (Base Guitar) and Mornay Hoffmeester (Drums).
Keeping the arts alive and paving the way for the next generation of young artists, this concert reflects the very high standard of jazz talent in the Western Cape and upholds the legacy of freedom given to us by the late Nelson Mandela. It is produced by Artscape in collaboration with Distell Foundation and support from the HCI Foundation for bus transport.
Marlene le Roux, director of Artscape Audience Development and Education explains that each year the festival is designed around a mentorship programmes firmly structured on development and education. Some of the 2014 soloists have participated in the previous challenging and rewarding programmes.
Says le Roux; ‘We believe the arts play a vital role in laying the foundation for an open society, based on the democratic values of our constitution. We are honoured to showcase these young musicians and the jazz ensemble to celebrate our Democracy. Artscape acknowledges the mentors in the past who passionately contributed to the success and dignity of the young musicians. Many are currently performing successfully on South African and international stages. Dreams do come true.”
TICKETS: As the festival is sold out every year get your tickets now. It’s suitable for the entire family. Tickets cost R80 and available through Artscape Dial-a-Seat 021 421 7695, Computicket, Shoprite and Checkers outlets or on line
INFO: Toberin Meyer 021 410-9917 ToberinM@artscape.co.za
Bridgette Fell projadmin1@artscape.co.za 021 9803 or Marlene le Roux 021 410-9958 / 410 9982 marlenel@artscape.co.za
FEATURING:
Young Soloists
Amy Campbell (22) Vocalist – Hout Bay
Siya Charles (23) Trombone – Mowbray
Matthew Ehrenreich (21) Saxophone – Newlands
Robin Fassie-Kock (21) Trumpet – Steenberg
Ndumiso Manana (22) Vocalist – Rondebosch
Zoe Palesa Modiga (20) Vocalist – City Bowl
Candice Thornton (23) Vocalist – Athlone
Mark Williams (25) Guitar – Mitchells Plain
Directed by Amanda Tiffin and Camillo Lombard, who form a jazz ensemble with Peter Ndlala and Mornay Hoffmeester
Produced by Artscape in collaboration with Distell Foundation and support from HCI Foundation for bus transport.
