This event aims to assemble an All-Star big band/orchestra (50-60 members) in a series of shows in numerous provinces using artists from those regions to express our rich heritage. This prestigious series is staged yearly and known as “Jazz meets Symphony” at numerous venues countrywide. These theatre venues will burst with creative energy into a thousand pieces of joy as the world converges to celebrate this music’s beauty, genius and grandeur.
It is a sharing of one stage by South African musicians who take pride in enhancing and have deep sentiments on the African Renaissance. The concerts take the billing of musicians who have developed themselves as ambassadors, supporters of African arts and culture worldwide. The concert will highlight the individualistic artistry and the ability to collaborate and share the stage in one voice for the unique combination of jazz and symphony. This exercise aims to nationalise the orchestra and create a platform to host various international visiting musicians, deepening and maintaining interest and prominence of local art, tourist destination sites and South Africa as the Mecca of entertainment in Africa. Well-known music composers, educators, multi-instrumentalists, arrangers and extraordinaire performers will be appointed to direct and refine & implement the concept.
Our music deserves a tribute, and we aim to deliver in a manner that will show massive respect and guarantee enormous public interest and support. Well-known music composers, educators, multi-instrumentalists, arrangers and extraordinaire performers will be used as musical directors and refine & implement the concept.