Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble 'Symphony No. 2'

It’s been a while, welcome back! We are honoured and delighted to offer you our first series of post lock-down gigs

UNTITLED BASEMENT presents 

Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble 'Symphony No. 2'

15 November [1st Set - 6pm - doors open at 5pm]

A multi-SAMA award-winning trumpeter from South Africa. His debut album 'Queen Nandi: The African Symphony' released in 2019 features heavyweights such as pianist Nduduzo Makhathini and vocalist Zoë Modiga, among others. Zulu has also performed extensively with some of the world’s most respected artists such as Derrick Hodge (US), Herbie Tsoaeli, Salim Washington (US), Ayanda Sikade, Neil Gonsalves, Mbuso Khoza (SA), among many others.

The album, which was inspired by his Master’s thesis, earned him three awards, including Newcomer of the Year, Best Jazz Album and Best Duo/Group of the Year. He has also clinched other awards such as SAMRO IAM winner (2018), Jazz i Sikte (Norway, 2016), and is a three-time Mzantsi Jazz awards nominee for the project.

The trumpeter, who hails from Chesterville -- just outside of Durban -- was largely influenced by his hometown. He started his musical career playing in a project called the Field Band Foundation, before proceeding to the Salvation Army, where he received a few classes with the late Dr Brian Thusi at the Siyakhula Music centre in uMlazi in KwaZulu-Natal. 

Shortly after, he joined the Durban music school where they taught him how to read and write music. At 14 years old he joined the KwaZulu-Natal Youth Wind Band, which predominantly played classical music. It was there where he was exposed to symphonic music and later led him down the route of his love for jazz.

Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble 'Symphony No. 2' featuring

Mbuso Khoza - vocals

Nduduzo Makhathini - Piano

Ayanda Sikade - Drums

Sphelelo Mazibuko - Drums

Linda Sikhakhane - Sax

Simon Manana - Sax

Gontse Makhene - Percussions

Dalisu Ndlazi - Bass and Tuba

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Advance Limited Tickets are available at Quicket at R300pp book here: https://qkt.io/Q9wXO2

Untitled Basement is slowly opening again, and the unintended benefits of lockdown regulations is the ability to experience rare live music performances with limited audience numbers. The downside is that the limited capacity is unsustainable for artists, therefore we are doing 2 sets of one hour each, guests are required to book a ticket for each set, though one set is still as valuable and a rich experience as expected from Untitled Basement and the artists we feature.

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Bookings are on a first come first serve basis. Government regulated COVID 19 safety protocol for events apply. Guests are required to complete an online COVID 19 Pre-screening Questionnaire prior to arrival. Right of Admission Reserved.