A critically-acclaimed urban-pop group, Gang of Instrumentals – Entertainers was founded in 2002.
Their innovative musical style is a mixture of street rap, hip hop, soul, pop, ragga, R&B and rock, with elements of house and kwaito.
They won the coveted ‘Best Urban Album’ in 2009 at the SAMAS (the South African Music Awards) due to their fusion of different sounds and they have high profile performances such as the Cape Town Jazz Festival, the Presidential Inauguration, Miss World, Africa Day, the Indian Cricket League under their belts.
The band member, Tumi ‘Lady Naturelle’ Masemola, Mandla N-Pimville Spokesman and ‘Bongo’ Riot Zungu also write, produce and act in ‘City Ses’la’ which is the second largest local show on TV (after Generations). ‘City Ses’la’ has had various seasons and they received 7 out of the 8 awards that they were nominate for at the SAM Film & Television Awards in 2009, making the show the most successful comedy show in South Africa.
Gang of Instrumentals – Entertainers awards include:
⦁ ‘Best Urban Album’ at the 2009 South African Music Awards (SAMA)
⦁ 2 SAFTA Golden Horns for ‘Best Soundtrack’ in a TV comedy – 2006 & 2007
⦁ 2 Channel O nominations for ‘Best Group’ & ‘Best Video’ in 2005
⦁ A SAMA nomination for ‘Record of the Year’ in 2008
⦁ ‘Band of the Year’ at the KORA Awards in 2008
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The Jazz Company Band fronted by vocalist Andrew Massey, Jazz Company is a group of educated jazz musicians who produce a truly distinguished classic sound and style of Jazz Company
Their music ranges from ‘Brazilian Bossa Nova’ and ‘Funk’ to ‘Straightahead’ cool jazz with a strong vocal element.
The ‘loungy’ feel of the music could easily be categorized together with that of vocal legends, Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick Junior.
The Jazz Company – Conference Entertainers is an ideal live musical entertainment solution for banquets, Christmas parties, year-end functions, private parties, corporate launches, weddings and the like.
An atmosphere of intimacy, class and elegance will be a definite!
The group consists of:
Andrew Massey – vocals
Andre Behnke – piano
Cesare Cassarino – bass
Wynand van der Walt – drums
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If you haven’t heard of Breakfast Included – Jazz Band, you soon will. Their tongue-in-cheek name belies the caliber of Jazz they play, and this quartet has its sights firmly set on the top.
The band was formed just over two years ago, in the under-ventilated dungeons of UCT’s College of Music’s A-level; and from small beginnings at their first Café Camissa gig, these four UCT music students have become a force to be reckoned with.
Always striving for a high level of professionalism often seen lacking in the Jazz world, they have appeared live over 350 times since their debut at the ’99 UCT Jazz Festival.
This high play-rate, combined with their study schedule, has resulted in Breakfast Included becoming an experienced professional band in a very short space of time.
Don’t let their young age fool you – as a headline article in Argus reads: BREAKFAST’S NO BOY BAND!
Although they look like one; with an average age of just 21 – in an idiom almost solely dominated by established, older musicians, they won the coveted title of Best Band in the Western Cape (two years running ’00 & ’01) in the Old Mutual Jazz Encounters program, and have performed at the Davidoff International Vocal Jazz Festival with vocalist, Nonthutuzelo Puoane; an honour and show of confidence in the band’s abilities – (two of their members were then only 19 years of age.)
Breakfast Included has also played many other high profile gigs, sharing the stage with British band, Shakatak, opening for the Soweto String Quartet at a packed Appletiser Kirstenbosch Sundowner Concert, then the following year performing as the headline act.
Things were going so well at the end of 2000, the band went into the SABC Beach Road studios in January, and recorded a 10-track CD, and were lucky enough to acquire the services of Gavin Minter (production) and Richard Mitchell (engineering) who has worked with numerous artists (Dollar Brand, Moses Taiwa Mololekwa).
The CD has subsequently been released through South
Africa, Europe and has recently been released on an International Compilation by the Passion Jazz record label.Launched at a packed-to-the-rafters Green Dolphin, the self-titled album is received extensive airplay on both P4 and Fine Music Radio.
Breakfast Included-Conference Jazz Band
Breakfast Included are: David Poole (saxophones), Jason Gien-Reolon (piano), Dominic Peters (acoustic Bass) and Shaun Michau (drums).
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Beat-Route is a classic, traditional swing jazz combo, performing regularly across Kwazulu-Natal and beyond.
The band has, over the past 6 years since its inception, developed an extensive repertoire of originals, standards, grooves, Latin, Afro, popular and show tunes executed with professional style in the jazz idiom, and features regularly at corporate functions, parties, weddings, fairs, restaurants and on the local jazz circuit.
The versatile instrumental four-piece provides a classy background show which still allows for conversation and networking without strain.
The band can and do often perform without a PA system, and for bigger events only subtle amplification is required.
They also perform regularly with vocalist Thobeka Langa, to make the band a vocal Quintet.
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The Cappuccino group is sexy, dressed to kill and draw on the talents of SA’s most experienced and renowned performers which include Top 10 Finalists from both IDOL’s and Coca Cola Popstar.
The group is quickly making a name for themselves as one the most versatile and dynamic groups on the circuit. Cappuccino’s Repertoire concentrates on a vast number of classic, current and African hits with a fresh modern appeal embracing all Motown and RNB classics.
CORPORATE PERFORMANCE: As a standard, Cappaccino performs as a 3 Piece Vocal Group with Backing Tracks. Their standard set comprises of 2 sets and can include any variation of style from a Swing set to Party set. (Can perform as 3 to 7 piece)
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The Kicks – Conference Entertainers are an authentic 8 Piece Jazz Band taking Top 40 hits and approaching them in a swing and Jazz style.
Fronted by the phenomenal vocals of Hannah Foster and Cameron Bruce, The Kicks takes the every day pop songs we hear on the radio and approaches them with a jazz/swing feel. Simply put we take pop music back in time.
Be it Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” in a swing style, George Ezra’s “Budapest” in a blues/Jazz style or Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” in a slow Bossa style we aim to recreate the atmosphere of the great swing and big band era.
It’s quite a sight to have a full 8-piece swing band on stage playing recognizable pop tunes with a Gatsby feel.
The full horn section really transports the arrangements of each song back to the 1940’s. They ads an elegant, classy and sophisticated flair to any event!
With an impressive repertoire of original arrangements of pop songs and a full party set in their arsenal, The Kicks is sure to impress any crowd!
They consists of some of the most formidable South African musicians including Benjamin Jephta, Dave Cousins, Justin Badenhorst, Neil Engel, Justin Sasmen and Thomas Dancer.
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Durban-born singer/ songwriter Natalie Rungan is a popular performer in Jazz and Gospel circles, who graduated from the University of Natal with a Masters in Music. She taught jazz vocals at the University of Natal for seven years in the jazz studies programme.
Her smooth vocal styling honed by hours of tireless practice and superior knowledge of jazz saw her travel from Harare, Zimbabwe to Boston, New York, Germany, Scotland and Sweden as a student. Natalie recorded her second album “This is me” with South African Victor Masondo, featuring world-renowned saxophonist Gerald Albright and Kwaito star, Mandoza.
Natalie is invited to perform at numerous local and national events, festivals and corporates. She has a very special way with audiences that always leaves them astounded.
This was noted at the reception dinner for Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene, as well as her visit to Sydney, Australia, where she performed for a black tie charity ball, wowing audiences and winning new fans.
One of the greatest highlights was Natalie Rungan being invited to sing at the official memorial service for our nations father, Nelson Mandela in Soweto, alongside PJ Powers, Zahara, Danny K, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Sibongile Kumalo, Ernie Smith, Abigail Kubekha,
She has performed with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra on several occasions, alongside Loyiso Bala, Toya Delazy and Melanie Lowe.
This industrious singer songwriter now has four albums under her belt, having written, produced and arranged her last two, “Heart Aflame & Grace is shouting out”.
Both albums have received considerable success, with songs being used on Isidingo as well being playlisted on local radio stations. In addition to this Natalie is in the process of starting her Phd in Music Education, specialising in music therapy.
Natalie’s solo career b egan with the NU Afro Jazz Band headed by Prof. Darius Brubeck in 1998. Her smooth vocal styling honed by hours of tireless practice and superior knowledge of Jazz saw her travel from Harare, Zimbabwe to Boston, USA.
In New York, Natalie Rungan jammed with greats like Larry Ridley, Brian Steele and Michael Rossi.In Scotland, while visiting the University of Strathclyde with South African stalwarts Melvin Peters, Concord Nkabinde, Mageshen Naidoo and Bernard Ayisa, Natalie was warmly received in local Jazz clubs. Natalie was also afforded the opportunity to perform for the presidential dinner of former South African president, Thabo Mbeki.
This industrious singer songwriter now has seven albums under her belt, having written, produced and arranged “Heart Aflame”, “Grace is shouting out”, “One Heart”, and “Caught in the middle” which features Neil Gonsalves (keyboards), Bruce Baker (drums) and Talent Mbatha (bass).
This live album recording has 8 brand new songs, which were written, arranged and produced by Natalie Rungan.
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Chocochino Trio – Conference Entertainment If you looking for a live vibe at your private party, wedding or corporate event you’ve got the right group.
Our versatile 3 piece band can play swing, jazz, and Latin plus funk and soul.
Not to mention the Vocal repertoire with a fabulous female vocalist depending on the clients requirements.
Some of the music we can provide for Events:
Cool laid back jazz for background music or lively jazz for dancing
Up-tempo soul and funk with popular Jazz standards
We’re based in Johannesburg and do travel to other provinces in South Africa as well. Follow Speakers Inc on Twitter
Chocochino has done corporate events at venues such as Emperors Palace, Misty Hills, Radisson Hotels, Katzy`s Cigar Lounge, Smoke Restaurant, Westcliff hotel, Summer Place, Sun City and The Kyalami Castle amongst others.
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Heels over Head is an all-female jazz band from the shores of Durban, South-Africa. The love of jazz music weaved these girls together towards to end of 2008 to form this unique musical force.
Since then the girls are always occupied with composing, rehearsing and recording new music and with lots of performances around KwaZulu Natal and the country.
Their music is referred to as smooth jazz or easy-breezy pop jazz, they developed a notable and clever signature sound that consists of current African-influenced music and uniquely re-arranged standards.
The Heels over Head band is known for making the audience get on their feet and dance to their rhythmic bass lines and their cheerful melodies.
With their sparkling stage presence the ladies always look classy and stylish and you cannot miss the charm and charisma of their lead vocalists Thulile Zama and Nomkhosi Mazibuko.
They are joined by skilled drummer Rebekah Pillay and accomplished pianist Mandy Cobbing. Last but not least smoking hot guitarist Chillie Stent joins the band and the flaming fusion of musicians is complete.
No doubt that fans take joy in listening to some Heels over Head; the African jazz ambiance, skilled musicians and vocalists and well-founded rhythm works enchanting.
The line-up is:
The band was founded towards the end of 2008 has grown from strength to strength. Needless to say the sound of the band has grown tremendously in terms of dynamics, arrangements, compositions and performance while still staying true to all their original fans.
Their music is a melting pot with strong elements of jazz, maskandi, reggae, mbhaqanga, classical, RnB and afro styles. Songs like “All the things you are”, “Could it be” and many others performed by these ladies get the crowd off their seats.
Other favourites that’ll keep you humming are “Love Song”, “Inyanza leyo” and “Past,Present,Future”
Their performance skills on stage has won them a number of fans and followers. This energy and passion is what keeps their audience tapping their feet…and not a show goes by that the “vuma”ring doesn’t take over.
The band has performed in venues like The Jazz Centre, Bat centre, ICC, Zulu Jazz Lounge, Durban Exhibition Centre, Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World, The Protea Edward Hotel, The Jazzy Rainbow, Catalina Theater, Inanda FM Roadshow, Alliance Francaise, Bassline and Zack’s.
The Heels over Head band has made their mark in the KZN music scene with their fresh sound and are well on their way to becoming a “house-hold brand”…
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The Fanatics is an Afro Jazz / Pop duo/trio providing you with top quality popular jazz, afro jazz, afro pop and popular music.
The perfect choice for a tasteful musical backdrop for cocktails or dinner, the Fanatics are available for banquets, conferences, fundraisers, corporate functions, country clubs, private parties, wedding receptions, restaurants, hotels and other special occasions.
The Fanatics guarantee a night of great atmosphere including or excluding professional sound. Some of the artists included in The Fanatics Repertoire are: Miriam Makeba, Jill Scott, Lira, Al Green, John Legend, Brenda Fassie, Judith Sephuma,Selaelo Selota and Mimi.
Thulile Zama – Vocals
Thulile is a vocalist with years of experience at corporate events and weddings. She is the lead vocalist of the popular all-female jazz band Heels over Head with which she has done many performances all over the country. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Popular and Jazz Music – majoring Jazz Voice from the University of KwaZulu Natal.
Andile Mnikathi – Keys
Andile Mnikathi is a classically trained pianist, who was tutored by Tania Rousine and mentored by Kwa-Zulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor, Naum Rousine, whose baton he played under for nearly a decade. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard College – which is recognized as an Honours degree, and is majoring in Arranging & Composition in Jazz.
Phumlani Mtiti – Saxophone
Eastern Cape saxophonist, Phumlani Mtiti is part of the SAMA Award winning jazz band, Ological Studies. He started the saxophone at age 16, and that’s when he met Zim Ngqawana, who mentored him. He toured with him to Norway, and also went on a tour of Europe during his matric year. He is currently majoring in Jazz at the University of Kwazulu Natal.
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