SAFARICOM INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL REVEALS STAR STUDDED LINE-UP FOR 2017

Safaricom has announced the supporting acts that will perform ahead of American Alto-Saxophonist and six-time Grammy Award winner David Sanborn at the Safaricom International Jazz Festival, which will be held on February 26 at the Kasarani Training Grounds.

Ray Lema

Taxi Wars from Belgium, all girl trio The Hazelnuts from Israel, British-Asian clarinetist Arun Ghosh, South African Bokani Dyer and Ray Lema & Saka Saka Band from the Democratic Republic of Congo will make up the star studded line-up, which will also feature Kenyan bands Shamsi Music, Nairobi Horns Project and Mwai and The Truth.

Shamsi Music

“We’re really excited about sharing a stage with David Sanborn, who happens to be one of the world’s greatest saxophone players! We’re already preparing for the show and plan to deliver our best performance yet, so fans can expect to dance to some great tunes from Victor, Rabai and I,” said Mackinlay Mutsembi of the Nairobi Horns Project.

Nairobi Horns.

Sanborn is known for his masterful blend of traditional jazz, instrumental pop and soulful R&B, he has played with legendary musicians such as the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Luther Vandross, David Bowie, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder.

Safaricom will this time host a VIP show, several cultural nights and a schools show targeting younger music lovers and students, all in addition to the main event.

Arun Ghosh.

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