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THE CAPE TOWN JAZZ
SAFARI FULL
"Gritty authenticity"
The New York Times
Any seasoned traveller will tell you that to truly get to know the rhythm of a culture; you need to get to
know the rhythms of its music. And in Cape Town, that means jazz.
Cape Jazz is a distinctive mix of western and African influences, with riffs borrowed from all the kindred ports
of the world, and infused with the jazz scenes everywhere, the jazz scene of the Cape tends to guard its secrets from newcomers. Finding the hot spots can take time and effort... unless a little Bird tells you where to look.
Featured in the UK Sunday Times, the Cape Argus, and Lonely Planet, our Cape Town Jazz Safari takes visitors right
into the fabric of the city’s musical spirit, at the same time giving back to the local music scene. Join us on an
intimate evening excursion into the living room of latter-day Cape jazz cats such as Mac McKenzie, Hilton Schilder
and Robbie Jansen. Dinner, drinks, and exclusive performances by one of these virtuoso musicians will be followed
by a taste of contemporary Cape Town sounds, as we venture out of the inner city to enjoy live jazz at a nightspot,
or saunter across town for a nightcap at the home of a second musician.
The tour kicks off at 7pm at the Distrix Café. There can be no more fitting place to begin our jazz experience than
here at the foot of District Six, where old-school greats such as Basil Coetzee and Abdullah Ibrahim gave a musical
voice to a nation’s heartache and hope.
Under the accredited guidance of a local jazz aficionado, you will then enjoy privileged access to Abdullah
Ibrahim’s music school, "M7". A beautiful collection of black and white photos and an introductory talk will give
you a feel for the city's distinguished jazz history.
Next we move to the home of a key master musician, such as Cape Town's composer laureate Mac McKenzie. Mac lives in
Bridgetown, which was the first coloured township of Cape Town.
After Mac and his family have entertained us, it’s on to our last stop. On Mondays we will attend a local jam session,
which typically involves a melange of cool jazz, bebop and Cape Town standards. On any other day, we visit a
second musician such as local ivory-tickler Hilton Schilder for a final half-hour of ear-candy.
This is an opportunity to experience a rarefied side of Cape Town. The Jazz Safari puts you in the talented hands of
those who make a living from conjuring the city’s soul. You won’t want to miss a beat.
| Duration |
Evening tour |
| Date of tour | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
| | Departure | 19h00 from the CTICC
| | Arrival back | 23h00 to the CTICC
| | Including | Return transport, accredited guide, private music w performance, dinner & beers at local musician's home, entrance fees (Monday night includes live music at a Jazz Club).
| | Rate per person |
EURO 55
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