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SUMMARY:Rus Nerwich Quartet Live at Queens Lounge | Hard Bop to Free Jazz | Jazz At Queens | Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:Rus Nerwich Quartet: Cape Town Jazz at Its Finest \nQueens Lounge presents an evening of world-class improvisation. The Rus Nerwich Quartet takes our stage. Four of Cape Town’s leading jazz musicians are coming together for a dynamic and unforgettable live set. \nThe Lineup \nThis powerhouse quartet features some of the finest talent on the local scene: \n\n\n\n\nMusician\nInstrument\n\n\n\n\nRus Nerwich\nSaxophone\n\n\nAndrew Ford\nPiano\n\n\nKevin Gibson\nDrums\n\n\nStephen de Sousa\nBass\n\n\n\n\n. \nThe Sound: From Hard Bop to Free Jazz \nThe quartet draws on a wide range of influences\, moving fluidly between the following: \n– Hard bop – Groove-driven\, soulful\, and swinging \n– Free jazz – Adventurous\, boundary-pushing\, and expressive \n– Original compositions – Nerwich’s distinctive voice on full display \nWhat You’ll Hear: \nExpect a thoughtfully curated set that balances original work with timeless classics: \nOriginal material from Rus Nerwich’s acclaimed albums: \n– Mantras4ModernMan \n– The Wandering Who \nPlus beloved jazz standards\, including: \n– Stella by Starlight \n– Peace \nAbout Rus Nerwich \nA saxophonist of remarkable depth\, Nerwich has performed with some of South Africa’s most respected artists\, including the following: \n– Carlo Mombelli \n– Marcus Wyatt \n– Lulu Gontsana \n– Herbie Tsoaeli \nHis playing is marked by lyrical phrasing\, technical command\, and a restless creative spirit — all on full display in this intimate quartet setting. \nPlan Your Evening \n\n\n\n\nDetail\nInformation\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nQueens Lounge Presents: The Rus Nerwich Quartet\n\n\nDoors Open\n7:00 PM\n\n\nPerformance\n8:00 PM\n\n\nVenue Closes\n11:00 PM\n\n\nVenue\nQueens Hotel Whisky & Cocktail Lounge (Above iStore)\n\n\n\n\nVenue & Location \nQueens Whisky & Cocktail Lounge\nLocated above iStore in the heart of the city\, The Queens offers an intimate\, sophisticated setting perfect for experiencing live jazz at its finest. Enjoy our curated selection of premium whiskies\, signature cocktails\, and a warm\, welcoming atmosphere.
URL:https://www.queenslounge.co.za/event/rus-nerwich-quartet-live-at-queens-lounge-hard-bop-to-free-jazz-jazz-at-queens-cape-town/
LOCATION:Queens Lounge Cape Town\, Junction\, Dock Rd\, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Jazz Evenings
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SUMMARY:Gordon Vernick Live at Queens Lounge | High-Energy Straight-Ahead Jazz| Jazz At Queens | Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:Gordon Vernick: High-Energy\, Straight-Ahead Jazz \nQueens Lounge presents an evening of world-class jazz from an internationally respected trumpeter. Flying in from Atlanta\, Georgia\, Gordon Vernick takes our stage for a burning set of standards and originals — a proper night of jazz in an intimate listening environment. \nAbout Gordon Vernick \nA trumpeter with a commanding sound and deep roots in the tradition\, Vernick has spent decades on the global jazz circuit\, earning respect from peers and audiences alike. His playing is characterised by: \n– Power and authority – A sound that fills the room \n– Deep tradition – Honouring the legacy of straight-ahead jazz \n– Decades of experience – Refined\, mature\, and unmistakably authentic \nWhether performing a beloved standard or an original composition\, Vernick brings the full weight of his international career to every note. \nThe Sound: Standards & Originals \nExpect an evening of high-energy\, straight-ahead jazz featuring the following: \n– Beloved standards – Reimagined through Vernick’s distinctive voice \n– Original compositions – Shaped by a lifetime on the global circuit \n– Burning interplay – A band that listens\, responds\, and ignites \nThe Band \nVernick is joined by a top-tier Cape Town lineup — a group known for strong interplay and feel. \n\n\n\n\nMusician\nInstrument\n\n\n\n\nGordon Vernick\nTrumpet (Atlanta\, Georgia)\n\n\nDan Shout\nTenor Saxophone\n\n\nBrathew van Schalkwyk\nKeys\n\n\nJoshua Nemaire\nDouble Bass\n\n\nLanga Dubazana\nDrums\n\n\n\n\nWhy This Night is Special \n\n\n\n\nElement\nDetail\n\n\n\n\nInternational artist\nRare Cape Town appearance from Atlanta-based trumpeter\n\n\nAll-star local band\nSome of Cape Town’s most in-demand musicians\n\n\nProper straight-ahead jazz\nNo fusion\, no gimmicks—just authentic\, swinging jazz\n\n\nIntimate listening environment\nEvery nuance heard\, every note felt\n\n\n\n\nA Proper Night of Jazz \nThis is not background music. This is a high-class band in a proper listening environment\, delivering the following: \n– Strong interplay – Musicians locked in and listening deeply \n– Feel above all – Groove\, swing\, and emotional connection \n– Authentic straight-ahead jazz – The tradition\, honoured and advanced \nPlan Your Evening \n\n\n\n\nDetail\nInformation\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nQueens Lounge Presents: Gordon Vernick – High-Energy Straight-Ahead Jazz\n\n\nDoors Open\n7:00 PM\n\n\nPerformance\n8:00 PM\n\n\nThe venue closes.\n11:00 PM\n\n\nVenue\nQueens Hotel Whisky & Cocktail Lounge (Above iStore)\n\n\n\n\nVenue & Location \nQueens Whisky & Cocktail Lounge\nLocated above iStore in the heart of the city\, The Queens offers the perfect setting for an intimate jazz experience. Enjoy our curated selection of premium whiskies\, signature cocktails\, and a warm\, welcoming atmosphere.
URL:https://www.queenslounge.co.za/event/gordon-vernick-live-at-queens-lounge-high-energy-straight-ahead-jazz-jazz-at-queens-cape-town/
LOCATION:Queens Lounge Cape Town\, Junction\, Dock Rd\, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Jazz Evenings
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