Slow Life presents Skyjack

PLEASE NOTE

PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON AXMINSTER, BATH OR BOX ROADS. YOUR CAR WILL BE REMOVED. WE ASK THAT YOU PARK ON THE BEACH SIDE OF ROYAL ROAD AND WALK THE 130 PACES TO THE VENUE. THERE WILL BE CAR GUARDS TO GUIDE YOU AND WATCH YOUR CARS.

NO FOOD OR DRINK WILL BE AVAILABLE. WE SUGGEST YOU BRING YOUR OWN AND GLASSES. THANKS

Marc Stucki (CH) – tenor sax

Andreas Tschopp (CH) – trombone

Kyle Shepherd (SA) – piano

Shane Cooper (SA) – bass

Jonno Sweetman (SA) – drums

The award-winning jazz collective "Skyjack", consisting of some of the most sought-after jazz musicians from South Africa and Switzerland, is on tour.

The band comprises three members originally from South Africa and two from Switzerland. All critically-acclaimed in their own right, Skyjack’s sum is as great as its parts. Shane Cooper (double bass) and Kyle Shepherd (piano) have each received the coveted Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz award. Swiss musicians, Marc Stucki (saxophone) and Andreas Tschopp (trombone) are two of Switzerland’s most in-demand horn players who have attained dizzying creative and professional heights over the years. Jonno Sweetman (drums) joined the band in 2022 and is one of the most sought-after drummers in South Africa.

The sound of Skyjack is an absolute powerhouse, with all members bringing compositions written for the group. From deep African grooves, to heavy-hitting jazz rides and beautiful soundscapes, it’s all part of the incredible journey that is Skyjack.

After their first meeting at the Festivals Jazzwerkstatt Bern, Switzerland and National Arts Festival Grahamstown, South Africa in 2012/13, Skyjack has been touring every year since, either in Europe or South Africa or both. The band recorded their debut self-titled album in 2015 to great critical acclaim.

Skyjack released their third studio album “Light Cycle” in early 2024 on as shams records