THE BLAKE HELLABY QUARTET
Sun Nov 5, 16:00 - Sun Nov 5, 19:00
Simon's Town Country Club
ABOUT
Following our very successful first event, Jazz on the Bay is proud to present THE BLAKE HELLABY QUARTET on 5th November at 16h00. PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE CHANGE.
Jazz on the Bay is now at Simon's Town Country Club (opposite the Golf Course) every first Sunday of the month. Come along and soak up the ambience with great views and relaxed vibes. Book early to avoid disappointment - limited number of tickets available. Full bar and food available.
Blake Hellaby is a musician, performer, producer, composer and teacher who has gained a reputation as one of South Africa's top pianists. As a performer he has appeared in venues across South
Africa, as well as elsewhere in Africa and Europe and he has written and produced songs that have gained radio play in South Africa on both jazz and commercial radio stations.
As a performer, arranger and composer, he is conversant with jazz, funk, souls, house, pop and more.
His work has received very positive reviews:
“Hellaby’s version of ‘jazz’ awakened listeners to his skillful use of hard core funk, be- bop, grungy blues and rock, all loosely packaged in a soulful improvisational style which Hellaby is making his own" - Carol Martin (All Jazz Radio - Writer)
“Taking South African Jazz to thee next level” - Saan Mahomed (Fine Music Radio - Music Compiler)
Blake has taught music at both high school and university levels, as well as privately. At Wynberg Boys High School, he taught saxophone, piano, improvisation and conducted the school big band for 5 years. He is currently a part-time lecturer at the University of Cape Town’s College of Music.
For this performance, Blake is joined by several other super accomplished musicians - we are delighted to announce the lineup ...
THE BLAKE HELLABY QUARTET is ...
BLAKE - Keys
JUSTIN BELLAIRS - Sax
LILAVAN GANGEN - Drums
NICK FORD - Double Bass