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SUMMARY:CUBAN CROSSOVER – Alfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría
DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASE \n\n\n\nCUBAN CROSSOVER – Alfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría bring Latin\, Jazz\, and World Music to South Africa \n\n\n\nThe Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents the internationally acclaimed duo Alfredo and Clarissa Hechavarría from Wiesbaden (Germany) on Wednesday 05 August 2026 at 17:30. \n\n\n\nAlfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría are bringing their unique musical style – a vibrant blend of Jazz\, Latin\, Pop\, World Music\, and Classical to South Africa. Their tour features concerts\, workshops\, and masterclasses in collaboration with South African universities. \n\n\n\nTour Highlights include: \n\n\n\nCollaborations: Performances with ensembles from the University of Pretoria\, Tshwane University of Technology\, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Durban). Masterclasses: Cuban bassist and composer Alfredo Hechavarría will lead masterclasses based on his book “Latin Grooves for Bass & Drums”. Vocal Coaching: German singer and lecturer Clarissa Hechavarría will offer vocal and improvisation workshops centered around Nat King Cole. \n\n\n\nFeatured programs include “Mambo Kings”\, “Thank You\, Nat”\, and “Cuban Crossover”. All arrangements are penned by Alfredo Hechavarría who will be on bass\, Clarissa Hechavarría on vocals\, they will be join by Riley Giandhari on drums\, Alberto Chamane on percussion\, Neil Gonsalves on piano. \n\n\n\n\nCUBAN CROSSOVER – Alfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría \n\n\n\n​Venue: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music\, Shepstone Building Level 2\, University of KwaZulu-Natal\, Durban\, Natal \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 05 August 2026 \n\n\n\nPerformance Time: 17:30 – 19:00 HRS \n\n\n\nTickets available for cash at the door. \n\n\n\n“Our music aims to build bridges – between genres\, cultures\, and people. Music is the common language we all understand\,” says Clarissa Hechavarría. \n\n\n\nPress Contact: Clarissa Hechavarría ✉ diablas@web.de \n\n\n\n🌐 http://www.alfredo-bass.com    http://www.clarissima.de \n\n\n\n\nEntrance Fee:General: R130\, Pensioners R100\, Students: R70
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SUMMARY:A night in Cuba by Modern Jazz trio experience
DESCRIPTION:Press release: \n\n\n\nA Night in Cuba: The Latin Real Songbook Experience \n\n\n\nThe Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents A Night in Cuba: The Latin Real Songbook Experience by the Modern Jazz Trio on Wednesday\, 12 August 2026 at 17:30. \n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable evening of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz\, celebrating the rich musical traditions of Cuba through vibrant rhythms\, inspired improvisation\, and the energy of dance culture—all viewed through a contemporary jazz lens. \n\n\n\nThe Modern Jazz Trio pays tribute to legendary artists including Michel Camilo\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Chucho Valdés\, Tito Puente\, and more\, bringing their iconic music to life with fresh interpretations and dynamic performances. \n\n\n\nThe ensemble features: \n\n\n\n\nDavid Langley – Piano & Keytar\n\n\n\nBrayden Hore – Bass\n\n\n\nRiley Giandhari – Drums\n\n\n\n\nSpecial guest artists: \n\n\n\n\nLeon Scharnick – Saxophone\n\n\n\nThabo Sikhakhane – Trumpet\n\n\n\n\nAudiences can expect an exciting mix of salsa\, Afro-Cuban jazz\, and contemporary Latin jazz improvisation. This production showcases the versatility of these South African jazz musicians as they authentically engage with global jazz traditions while bringing their own distinctive artistic voices to the music. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 12 August 2026Doors Open: 17:00Performance: 17:30 \n\n\n\nVenue:Centre for Jazz and Popular MusicDennis Shepstone Building\, Level 2UKZN Howard College CampusAccess via Gates 3 or 8\, Rick Turner Road \n\n\n\nTickets \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: R130\n\n\n\nPensioners: R100\n\n\n\nStudents: R70\n\n\n\n\nTickets are available for cash purchase at the door
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/a-night-in-cuba-by-modern-jazz-trio-experience
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