JAZZ DUOS

ANTHONY COSTANDIUS JAZZ DUO
Based in Cape Town
Anthony John Costandius, an established Counselling Psychologist in Durbanville, South Africa, has always lived in two worlds, namely, the mysteries of the psyche and marvel of music. With his son, Jan, a very talented saxophonist, they perform Jazz standards and beautiful background music. MORE

ATMOSFERIC
Based in Johannesburg
Atmosferic is the definitive jazz band for any up market event or function that requires that finishing touch of sophistication. This popular outfit is lead by Wendy Twyford (Lead vocals & Percussion) and Graeme Currie (Double / electric bass), with the rest of the band being drawn from a pool of highly respected musicians. MORE

DOC N THE CROC
Based in Cape Town
Jeremy Olivier (guitar and vocals), a native of Zimbabwe, where the Crocs grow big and wild, has reluctantly accepted the title, Croc. To be sure his wonderful smile can be compared to this giant animal, but his nature is as much unlike a Crocodile as can be and suits him perfectly. MORE

DUALITY
Based in Johannesburg
Duality combines the violin and guitar with high-quality backing tracks to weave a sophisticated and enchanting musical tapestry, which is a unique and distinctive backdrop to any special occasion or function.  Their extensive repertoire incorporates elements of timeless jazz standards, inspiring classical favourites, haunting Celtic folk melodies, Latin American and popular songs, and can be tailor-made to suit your specific needs. MORE

GARY DEACON DUO
Based in Cape Town
The Gary Deacon Duo is one of the favourite ensembles of its sort in Cape Town. Consisting of ever popular guitarist Gary Deacon, and Willie van Zyl on sax / clarinet / flute, this duo is a popular choice for background music with a wide repertoire from classical, light jazzy to popular contemporary. MORE

INTRIQUE
Based in Johannesbirg
Ambience, atmosphere, style and sophistication, Intrique’s musical magic sparkles from vibey, jazzy to classical and contemporary. As a dynamic Duo with Saxophone & Violin, Intrique offers a wide ranging repertoire to suit the needs of your specific function. MORE

JEREMY & FRIENDS
Based in Cape Town
Jeremy Olivier was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but has been living in Cape Town since 1995. Jeremy & Friends consists of some of Jeremy’s great musician friends, who along with Jeremy are considered to be some of Cape Town's most popular and well known musicians. They are a great bunch of charismatic performers who all have a few things in common: superb talent, ultimate dedication and passion for great music, and of course their good friend, Jeremy Olivier.  MORE

MELANIE SCHOLTZ DUO
Based in Cape Town
Award winning songbird Melanie Scholtz has achieved praise in South Africa as well as internationally. Winning the Old Mutual Jazz Encounters competition in 2002 as Best Jazz Vocalist and performing the South African Anthem at the Presidents’ Cup in 2003 in front of a world audience of 1 billion people. Melanie Scholtz has performed on live Norwegian radio as well as part of a Music against Misery concert in Holland in 2002. She has worked with the cream of South Africa’s musicians; Jimmy Dludlu, Sibongile Khumalo and Judith Sephuma, amongst others. MORE

MIKE LAATZ DUO
Based in Cape Town
Mike Laatz started playing drums at the age of 12, and saxophone at 16.  Although he has had no formal music training, he taught himself to read music at a young age, and has had a long and varied music career, having played with virtually all the well-known jazz musicians in both Durban and Cape Town. He specialises in mellow, melodic standards, but occasionally ventures into wild and wooly rock ‘n roll (to blow the cobwebs out of the saxes). MORE

PLAYING WITH FIRE
Based in Cape Town
Let these virtuoso strolling musicians warm your guests with their elegant French cafe music, Italian Neapolitans, Viennese waltzes, warm jazz or wild Gypsy music. MORE

SIGNATURE DUO
Based in Johannesburg
Talented guitarist and singer, Virgil Ellis and lead vocalist, Julia Lamberti forms this exciting two-piece act.  The duo weaves an exquisite blend of jazz, rock, soul, R&B, blues and adult contemporary classics into every performance. MORE

URBAN GROOVE
Based in Cape Town
Urban Groove specializes in a mixture of great jazz standards, favorite love songs, and a range of enjoyable popular background music!  Urban Groove performs with live instruments (saxophone, keyboard and female vocals) as well as with the highest quality tailor made backing tracks.  The combination of the live element performed with the tracks gives the band the full, dynamic sound of a much larger band. MORE

VELOCITY
Based in Johannesburg
Velocity is a dynamic duo consisting of two female instrumentalist; Ilse Ilse Harold on saxophone, flute, keyboard and bass guitar and Adri Naude on violin. The duo plays a wide variety of music, ranging from background music or an interactive cocktail set to performing concert show numbers with a visual impact. More