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Jazz at The Villa presents Vimbs Mavimbs, the Linda Sikhakhane Quartet, and DJ Charles Leonard for a special afternoon of jazz music.
This is the fourth instalment of the event for the 2024 year, hosted in the intimate setting of Villa Simonne Boutique Hotel in Houghton. The experienced jazz DJ Charles Leonard opens the afternoon with a groovy set featuring local jazz music, before one of the leading voices on the local jazz scene, Thembinkosi Mavimbela AKA Vimbs Mavimbs takes the stage.
With himself on bass, Vimbs Mavimbs leads a sextet featuring Keenan Ahrends on guitar, Ofentse Sebula on saxophone, Robin Fassie on trumpet, Lungile Kunene on drums, and Teboho Kobedi on piano. Together they present some of Vimbs' recent and older works.
After another set by DJ Charles Leonard, composer, band leader and saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane takes the stage, leading a quartet featuring Benjamin Jephta on bass, Sanele Phakathi on piano, and Sphelelo Mazibuko on drums, with special guest Paras Dlamini on vocals. Following this performance, the DJ presents another set to close the evening.
This incredible afternoon of jazz is brought by Pegs Music Project and Siphiwe Mhlambi, in association with Villa Simonne Boutique Hotel. Food and drinks are available at The Villa throughout the day.