Kyle Shepherd Trio on The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane

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The fourth edition of the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble is proud to present the Kyle Shepherd Trio as their headlining act this February. Kyle is one of South Africa’s leading jazz, film and theatre music composers and pianists of his generation. Internationally recognised for his distinctive compositional style and performances, he was the Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year for Jazz in 2014 and the UNISA piano competition winner in 2019, and has performed in 28 countries around the world, including 11 concert tours to Japan.

We hear from him on the philosophies that guide his work ethic and creative agility, as well as what audiences can expect from his trio for the upcoming Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble.
15 Feb English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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