Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz 2019, Mandla Mlangeni, is set to reacquaint with the Joburg jazz scene’s assortment of highly energetic and vibrant musicians for an unforgettable performance at The Untitled Basement. Fresh from a series of performances and recording with some of New York City’s finest musicians, Mlangeni brings his talents back where it all started.
The event, set in the trendy district of Braamfontein, offers a completely unique and submersive experience of Johannesburg’s hidden splendour. Not only is the performance a fresh take on Mlangeni's music, but it is also intricately themed in line with bygone eras and the most enchanting destinations around the world.
The acclaimed trumpeter, composer and bandleader has performed and collaborated with several distinguished jazz musicians both locally and abroad, including David Murray, Evan Parker, Feya Faku, Louis Moholo, Shabaka Hutchings (UK), Ganesh Geymeier (CH), Barney Rachabane, Hotstix Mabuse, Hugh Masekela, Khaya Mahlangu, Andile Yenana and Afrika Mkhize, to name a few.
For The Untitled Basement event, he brings some of these artists, along with a few new names together in a cutting-edge combo of Jozi’s finest musicians, featuring Siphiwe Shiburi on drums, Amaeshi Ikechi on bass, Sanele Phakathi on piano and special guest Khaya Mahlangu on the saxophone.
