  Concerts Residency Thursdays Evenings in CONTXT – TSOTSI: Cape Jazz Dates: July 31, August 7, 14 & 28. Introducing Tsotsi, Bringing Cape Jazz to Toronto Discover the incredible sounds of Cape Town South Africa, created from a blend of diverse music from America, Europe, Brazil, Malaysia and East Indies, together with local indigenous influences. An intoxicating jazz sound like no other! Tsotsi is a 6-piece Cape Jazz band playing the music of Cape Town, a port city at Africa’s Southern tip that mirrors New Orleans as a melting pot of musical traditions. Cape Jazz blends indigenous African rhythms with European instrumentation, evolving similarly to American jazz in the early 20th century. Rooted in Cape Malay culture, Cape Jazz accompanied social gatherings, parades, and dances, later becoming a tool of anti-apartheid expression when public performance was banned. Tony, born and raised in South Africa introduced this music to fellow jazz musicians. The first sheet music collection of Cape Jazz compositions was only published recently. We auditioned musicians, transcribed scores and the group was incubated in Tony’s attic music room. “Tsotsi,” South African slang for a charismatic street thug, reflects the bold energy Band Members are some of Toronto’s top jazz musicians. Paul Caston, Keyboard, musician and arts administrator, transitioned from the Toronto Symphony and Canadian Opera to his passion for jazz piano during retirement. Toby Hughes, Alto Sax was influenced by New Orleans jazz in Toronto during the 70s and 80s. He performs with various groups and leads his own bands. Brian Crone, Tenor Sax a veteran saxophonist, clarinetist, music educator and mentor to Juno winners currently conducts and performs in Toronto. Larry Lewis, Guitar, a former classical musician, has performed for 20 years in theatrical, world music, and jazz groups, recently in Cuban and Zimbabwean genres. Sam Petit, Electric Bass has been a Toronto-based professional bassist for 25 years. Sam has collaborated with artists in a variety of genres including African music. Tony Cohn, drums born in South Africa was influenced by local music, especially at university in Cape Town. In Canada he studied jazz drumming with Jim Blackley for many years. Thursdays July 31, August 7, 14 & 28. $20—Advance $25—Door $50 For all 4 Concerts AdvANCE Tickets here !! 6:00pm — doors 7:00pm — show SPECIAL SOUTH AFRICAN CAPE MALAY MENU!! 254 Lansdowne Ave (at College) Toronto, ON M6H 3X9 |
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