Kaya 959 The Jazz Standard

The Jazz Standard

The adventure of rich storytelling about the world of Jazz continues with Brenda Sisane on Kaya 959's The Jazz Standard.
Weekly English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary
126 Episodes
40 – 60

Kenny Barron On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane

On #TJS, NEA Jazz Master, 14-time Grammy nominee, and DownBeat Hall of Fame pianist Kenny Barron talks about having a good understanding of music, being a guest, and not taking yourself too seriously.
9 Mar 2025 57 min

Lindumuzi Mngoma On The Jazz Standard

Conversations deepen our understanding  wind ensembles.  Master Musician Composer Conductor Lindumuzi Mngoma and the Ionian Music Society celebrate SA titans of community arts on Human Rights Day.
16 Feb 2025 26 min

Omar Thomas On The Jazz Standard

Griot Songs firmly plants award-winning composer/arranger Omar Thomas in the pantheon of distinguished and exceptional writers.
16 Feb 2025 37 min

Keenan Ahrends On The Jazz Standard

Music is a healing force, the bandstand a place of instant creations. Sought-after Guitarist and composer Keenan Ahrends reveals his emotive improvisation and his sensitive musicianship
9 Feb 2025 33 min

Adrian Younge On The Jazz Standard

Self-taught multi-instrumentalist and composer Adrian Younge is not merely a musician but a preservationist of analogue humanity.
9 Feb 2025 33 min

Matshidiso Mohajane On The Jazz Standard

We explore forgotten tracks and meet fresh new compositions this week on a rich South African journey of past and present works. Join UK-based pianist composer singer Matshidiso Mohajane
26 Jan 2025 29 min

Aja Monete On The Jazz Standard

Aja Monet is a surrealist blues poet, teacher, and community organiser who works in a variety of media, each of which contributes to her writing.
19 Jan 2025 34 min

Sara Serpa On The Jazz Standard

Sara Serpa is a singer, composer, improviser, who through her practice and performance, explores the use of the voice as an instrument.
12 Jan 2025 34 min
40 – 60