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Celebrate South Africa’s jazz heritage with us, as we present the JPO Symphonic Jazz Festival 2025.

Wednesday 24 September, 19h30 – Linder AuditoriumSA Songbook Volume 3 – the third and final installment of the Song Book SeriesThe JPO & ZAR Orchestra, conducted by Marcus Wyatt

Renowned South African trumpeter, conductor and SAMA Award winner Marcus Wyatt presents a collection of some of the most iconic and important South African jazz songs from the last half a century. The Songbook is orchestrated for a full orchestra with big band and rhythm section and the programme contains compositions from some of the country’s most influential and globally renowned jazz musicians.

The concert features Siya Mthembu, Siya Makuzeni and special guest vocalist Yonela Mnana.

ZAR Jazz Orchestra / soloists:Adam Howard (lead), Sakhile Simane - trumpet (jazz)Bez Roberts (lead trombone), Justin Sasman - trombone/tuba Simon Manana, Mthunzi Mvubu, Janus van der Merwe, Muhammad Dawjee, Sisonke Xonti - saxophoneMike Bester (CT) - guitarRomy Brauteseth - bassBokani Dyer - pianoMarlon Witbooi (CT) - drums

No Under 3’s allowedSecure parkingWheelchair seating is available. Please call the JPO on 011 484 0446 or email info@jpo.co.za and we will assist with your booking.