NYO Jazz, Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra (MTF)

For the very first time in Africa, hear the brand-new lineup of NYO Jazz, composed of outstanding young musicians ages 16–19 from across the USA. Led by Artistic Director and trumpeter Sean Jones, with special guest vocalist Alicia Olatuja, NYO Jazz have been described as “astonishing—not just technically, but stylistically” (The Telegraph).

Featuring:
Linda Sikhakhane - Saxophone (26 July at 7pm and 27 July at 3pm)
Romy Brauteseth - Bass (27 July at 7pm and 28 July at 3pm)

Programme includes a new composition by Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane (SA) and big band classics by Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Mary Lou Williams, as well as new arrangements.