Umuthiomkhulu Ensemble

Mthimkhulu Stuurman is a South African based Trombonist with over 4 years’ experience in African Spiritual Music. He is the founding member and leader of Umuthiomkhulu Ensemble. He was influenced by Dr Johnny Mekoa who introduced him to Jazz Music and was later inspired by Malcolm Jiyane.

Mthimkhulu’s love for African Spiritual Jazz is from his belief in Ancestors. He has worked with majority of South African and International Musicians, including Dr Johnny Mekoa (RSA), Prince Lengoasa (RSA), Mthunzi Mvubu (RSA), The Spam All Stars (USA), The Temptations (USA), Luyolo Lenga (RSA), Dj Ed Noodles (EUR), Imbewu Marimba Community Ensemble (RSA) and The Amazing Thailand Band, Koh Mr Saxman (Thailand) & Alexander Beets. Mthimkhulu has worked on projects titled Bass Sings, African Jazz Hound, Gcina Mashiyane and Friends, Atom and the Voids, Emo Boys, Afro Related, Tumelo Shaq, The Moors, Sadaam Oppie,L8 Antique and Kujenga.

He is currently working on his debut album titled “Imithandazo Yethu”