Join TAJE in its mission to inspire unity, celebrate diversity, and promote positive social change.
Our Masterclass Series provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn directly from some of the most talented jazz musicians and educators across SA and the USA. These sessions cover a wide range of topics, including instrumental techniques, jazz improvisation, composition, and the cultural heritage of the art form.
Highlights include:
February 15: “Afro-Centric
Anthropological Study of the Evolution of African and African American Music —
A cultural and historical perspective on jazz” by Rene McLean (USA)
February 25: “The Woman Who
Raised Us: Identity, Feminism, and Decolonization in the 1980s” by Chantal Willie-Petersen (SA)
February 27: "Music of Sun
Ra" — Insights into the unique compositions and philosophy of Sun Ra by Ahmed Abdullah (USA)
March 4: “My Sonic
Lexicon" — Exploration of soundscapes and sonic experimentation in jazz. by Hilton Schilder (SA)
March 6:"Telling
Stories Through Sound: How to Be Ready" — Storytelling through
improvisation and performance readiness by Bheki Khoza (SA)
March 13: “The Compositional Ladder – Darkness to
Light Using the Cycle of Fifths” by James Hurt (USA)
TAJE presents live concerts that celebrate the rich traditions and innovative evolution of jazz. These events bring together SA and USA musicians for powerful collaborations that bridge cultures and inspire audiences.
Upcoming performances by Kojo Roney (USA) and Antoine Roney (USA) in February 2025 will also feature Mark Fransman (SA), Chantal Willie-Petersen (SA):
February 7: Experience the Music Concert at Joseph Stone Auditorium, Athlone, Cape Town.
February 8: Experience the Music Concert at Villa Wahnfried, Mcgregor, Western Cape.
February 13: Experience the Music Concert at Music Academy of Gauteng, Benoni.
February 14: Experience the Music Concert at Tswhane School of Music, Eersterus.
February 15: Experience the Music Concert at the WITS Music Room, Johannesburg.
We welcome music students, jazz enthusiasts, and community members to join us in celebrating jazz. Whether you want to attend a masterclass, experience a live performance, or support our mission, there’s a place for you at TransAtlantic Jazz Exchange.