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SUMMARY:UCT Big Band Concert at Baxter – 12 August 2025
DESCRIPTION:UCT Big Band in Concert – 12 August 2025 @ Baxter Concert Hall\n🎺 A dynamic jazz spectacle blending South African\, Latin\, swing & contemporary grooves \nUCT Jazz proudly presents the UCT Big Band in Concert\, led by acclaimed saxophonist\, composer\, and educator Justin Bellairs\, on Tuesday\, 12 August 2025\, at 19:00 in the esteemed Baxter Concert Hall\, Rondebosch\, Cape Town. \n\n🎼 About the Performance\nExpect a captivating evening as the UCT Big Band takes listeners on a musical journey across styles: from vibrant South African jazz and sultry Latin rhythms\, to swinging big band classics and contemporary improvisation. The diverse programme reflects both heritage and innovation. \n\n🎷 Meet the Director: Justin Bellairs\nJustin Bellairs stands as one of South Africa’s premier jazz voices. As a lecturer in Jazz Studies at UCT\, he nurtures the next generation of musicians. His distinguished career includes: \n\nPerforming at Carnegie Hall in New York with Kesivan and The Lights\, and touring widely across Europe and Africa\nCollaborating with top-tier jazz artists such as Feya Faku\, Nduduzo Makhathini\, Kyle Shepherd\, and more\nA rich academic pedigree: a BMus with distinction from UCT and an MMus from Rhodes University\, with international study at Norway’s Academy of Music\n\nUnder Justin’s direction\, the UCT Big Band showcases exceptional ensemble musicianship and deeply expressive improvisation. \n\n🎶 Why You Should Attend\n\nExperience a vibrant\, high‑energy jazz concert showcasing local talent.\nEnjoy a curated repertoire that highlights South African composers and international jazz influences.\nSupport student musicians from UCT’s South African College of Music performing at world‑class standards.\nJoin a musical evening that fosters cultural dialogue through jazz.\n\n\n📍 Event Details\n\n\n\n\n\nDetail\nInfo\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTuesday\, 12 August 2025\n\n\nTime\n19:00 (Doors typically open by 18:30)\n\n\nVenue\nBaxter Concert Hall\, Rondebosch\, Cape Town\n\n\nTickets\nR50 – R150 via Webtickets or Pick n Pay
URL:https://iamcapetown.co.za/event/uct-big-band-concert-at-baxter-12-august-2025/
LOCATION:Baxter Theatre\, Baxter Road\, Rondebosch\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7700\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Baxter,Entertainment,Jazz,Theatre
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