THE JPO SYMPHONIC JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025

Celebrate South Africa’s jazz heritage with us, as we present the JPO Symphonic Jazz Festival 2025.

Wednesday 24 September, 19h30 – Linder Auditorium

SA Songbook Volume 3 – the third and final installment of the Song Book Series

The JPO & ZAR Orchestra, conducted by Marcus Wyatt

Renowned South African trumpeter, conductor and SAMA Award winner Marcus Wyatt presents a collection of some of the most iconic and important South African jazz songs from the last half a century. The Songbook is orchestrated for a full orchestra with big band and rhythm section and the programme contains compositions from some of the country’s most influential and globally renowned jazz musicians.

The concert features Siya Mthembu, Siya Makuzeni and special guest vocalist Yonela Mnana.

ZAR Jazz Orchestra / soloists:

Adam Howard (lead), Sakhile Simane - trumpet (jazz)

Bez Roberts (lead trombone), Justin Sasman - trombone/tuba

Simon Manana, Mthunzi Mvubu, Janus van der Merwe, Muhammad Dawjee, Sisonke Xonti - saxophone

Mike Bester (CT) - guitar

Romy Brauteseth - bass

Bokani Dyer - piano

Marlon Witbooi (CT) - drums

The restaurant alongside the Linder Auditorium will be open for dinner from 5.00 pm.

No Under 3’s allowed

Secure parking

Wheelchair seating is available. Please call the JPO on 011 484 0446 or email [email protected] and we will assist with your booking.