Umuthiomkhulu

ABOUT

Mthimkhulu Stuurman is a South African based Trombonist with over 4 years’ experience in

African Spiritual Jazz. He was influenced by Dr Johnny Mekoa who introduced him to Jazz Music and was later inspired by Malcolm Jiyane. Mthimkhulu’s love for African Spiritual Jazz is

from his belief in Ancestors. He has worked with majority of South African and International Musicians, including Dr Johnny Mekoa (RSA), Prince Lengoasa (RSA), Mthunzi Mvubu (RSA), The Spam All Stars (USA),

The Temptations (USA) Luyolo Lenga (RSA) Dj Ed Noodles (EUR), Imbewu Marimba

Community Ensemble (RSA) and The Amazing Thailand Band, Koh Mr Saxman (Thailand).

He has performed at The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz (RSA) U.S Embassy, German Embassy,

Gaborone Convention Centre (Botswana), AfrikaBurn (RSA) and Johannesburg Expo Centre.

Mthimkhulu has worked on projects titled Bass Sings, African Jazz Hound, Gcina Mashiyane

and Friends, Atom and the Voids, Emo Boys, Afro Related, Tumelo Shaq, The Moors and

Sadaam Oppie.

Mthimkhulu is a founder of UmuthiOmkhulu Ensemble, and he is working on his Debut album